WSET Award in Sake

Become certified sake-expert

Are you looking for detailed knowledge about the fascinating Japanese beverage sake? Do you want to be a certified sake expert?

That is now possible with WSET Level 1 Award in Sake (Level 2 and 3 is in the pipeline as well)

We offer the introductory Level 1 Award in Sake with Åke Nordgren, one of Europe’s most knowledgeable educators when it comes to the food- and beverage culture of Japan. He is certified Sake sommelier and WSET Level 3 Sake educator and furthermore judge at sake competitions. In other words… one of the best Sake experts!

What you’ll learn:

  • The basic principles of sake production
  • The main types and styles of sake, 
  • How to serve sake
  • Factors affecting the flavour of sake
  • How to describe sake using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake (SAT)

    Upcoming courses

    WSET Level 1 Award in Sake

    1-day course in English.

    June 3rd 2024
    9.30 – 17.00

    Price: 2.200 DKK
    The price covers all study material, all sake tasted, lunch and coffee and exam fee

    Sign up here

    Registration

    The course fee must be paid no later than 3 weeks before the first course day.

    Cancellation of registration later than 3 weeks before course start is not possible, and the full course fee will be charged.

    In the case of too few students we reserve the right to cancel the course.

    More info?

    Questions regarding the content and organization of the course: Thomas Ilkjær, info@vinakademiet.dk or +45 6146 7401.

    Questions regarding registration and payment: Fie Bak Johansson fbj@hrs.dk or +45 3386 2236