**AWS Level1 in Spirits – Certified Spirits Enthusiast™** is an 8-hour course offered in classroom, online Zoom, or online self-study format. It is designed for bartenders, beverage managers, F&B staff, wine professionals, hospitality students, career changers, and enthusiasts ready to deepen their spirits knowledge. Explore spirits categories in depth, including rum, whisky, gin, vodka, tequila, mezcal, brandy, and liqueurs. The course covers distillation, fermentation, ageing, raw materials, global styles and origins, tasting techniques, responsible service, sales, and cocktails & mixology fundamentals. Classroom participants enjoy **12+ spirits samples** paired with small bites, plus printed and digital materials. Online options include digital resources and educator-led study access. This course is also positioned as the perfect follow-up to **First Pour™** and a gateway to **AWS Level 2 – Certified Spirits Specialist™**.