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Sake Scholar course (London)
This advanced course is the next level in sake education and is geared for sake experts and professionals. It will tell sake’s story through a variety of narratives, notably through curated tastings of sakes and honkaku shochu spanning all 47 Japanese prefectures. Students will feel like they have travelled the sake world by the end of the course and have a solid understanding of Japan’s fascinating sake corners.
The primary goal of the course is to arm students, already comfortable with the sake grades and classifications, a deeper exploration into Japan’s geography as well as a better understanding of how regional differences help shape sake. The major outcome of the course is for students to be able to identify the location of prefectures and their major topographical features, be aware of key differences in sake making ingredients and techniques that exist. In other words, students will gain a deeper understanding of what makes each sake region unique. In addition, a series of recommended sakes will be provided to acquaint students with key brewers and highlight regional differences.
Cost: CAD $1295 / GBP £730 Instructor: Sarah Stewart
Course Prerequisites: A minimum of one of the following: Sake Professional Course (SPC) Advanced Sake Professional (ASP) WSET Level 2 or 3 Award in Sake International Kikizake-shi (SSI) Sake Diploma (J.S.A) Certified Sake Sommelier (SSA)
Textbooks: Course textbooks will be presented on Day One of the course.
Exam: The examination consists of a 100-question multiple choice paper. A minimum score of 75% or higher is required to pass. The exam is administered online.
Not from London? We can help! Assistance is available with hotel and local transportation advice for students interested in travelling to London for the course. Please contact Sarah HERE.
Cancellation and Refund Policy: A refund of 50% of the tuition minus a $150 administration fee for withdrawal prior to April 20. There are no refunds for withdrawal after May 1. All course materials are paid upon registration, and are non-refundable.