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WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits

A beginner level introduction to spirits for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in spirits.

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WSET Level 1 Award in Sake

A beginner level introduction to sake for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in sake.

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Careers in the drinks industry

The wine and spirit industry is dynamic and diverse, offering many opportunities to build an exciting and rewarding career.

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Cellar technician

A cellar technician is responsible for installing and maintaining the equipment used to produce wine and spirits. This is a more senior and technical role than a cellar hand, but it requires a similar work ethic and physical fitness.

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Marketing

Marketing can be an ideal career for creative people that enjoy building brands and telling stories. You can work for wineries, distilleries, breweries, importers, distributors, retailers, PR agencies, events companies or tourism boards.

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Other commercial careers

We have covered the most common commercial roles. However, there are lots of additional careers to explore: Writer, influencer or content creator: Promoting wine, spirits, beer or sakes via social media, blogs, podcasts, magazines and so on. Educator: This is one of the most important jobs in wine and spirits. Educators run courses, workshops, tastings or internal training sessions....