WSET Level 1 Award in Sake

The WSET Level 1 Award in Sake is an introductory professional qualification delivered in English. The course follows the official WSET syllabus and concludes with a formal examination. Successful candidates receive a WSET certificate.

The qualification provides foundational knowledge and competencies for working professionally with sake, including roles within retail, hospitality, and related fields.

The course will cover the following subjects:  

• 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)

When and where?
The course is a one day course at our facilities at Hotel- og Restaurantskolen in Valby.
The daily schedule will be from 9.30am till 5pm. 

The exam
The assessment includes a 30-question multiple-choice exam, which must be completed within 45 minutes. You must score at least 70% to pass.

The price
3.500 DKK.
This covers the WSET Level 1 Sake Workbook (e-book), all sake tasted, lunch and coffee and exam fee.

Any more questions?
We are happy to answer any questions you might have. Just contact us at info@vinakademiet.dk or +45 61 46 74 01. See our complaints policy here.

You can see the full official specification of the WSET Level 1 Award in Sake here.