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WSET Level 1 Award in Sake Course (Classroom Format)
A beginner-level classroom course covering sake production, styles, service and tasting, with at least seven sakes sampled and a multiple-choice examination.
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About this course
This introductory qualification examines how sake is produced, the main types and styles, serving methods and the factors that influence flavour and aroma. Participants taste at least seven sakes and use the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting to assess them through sight, smell and taste. The course is taught in a classroom format and includes an examination assessing knowledge of the course topics.
What you'll learn
- Describe sake using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting
- Recognise the main types and styles of sake
- Explain basic principles of sake production
- Identify factors that affect sake flavour and aroma
- Describe appropriate ways to serve sake
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for people new to sake, including those considering a professional drinks-industry career or seeking a structured introduction. No previous sake-tasting experience is necessary, and participation includes guided sensory tasting alongside formal assessment.
- Suitable for learners with no previous sake-tasting experience
- Includes a formal multiple-choice examination
Before you go
- A WSET Level 1 Award in Sake Study Guide is provided on arrival.
- The examination consists of 30 multiple-choice questions, with 45 minutes allowed and a 70% pass mark.
- Learners who pass receive a certificate and lapel pin.
- Learners who may qualify for additional examination support, such as those with dyslexia, should notify the school.