WSET Level 1 Award in Sake

This hands-on one-day course offers the ideal introduction to sake for interested enthusiasts and those working with sake. In a short space of time, you’ll find yourself fascinated by this diverse Japanese beverage and eager to explore more. The course will cover: o The basic principles of sake production o The main types and styles of sake o Factors affecting the flavour of sake o Tutored tastings of 8 sakes o How to serve sake o How to describe sake using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake® (SAT) By the end of the course you’ll know the principal categories of sake available, what defines them and what characteristics to expect from them. You’ll have learned how to taste and describe sake using a globally recognised approach and will know how to serve and store sake optimally. You'll also be familiar with some important Japanese sake labelling terms.