WSET Level 2 Award in Sake
Develop a deeper understanding of sake styles, production and tasting. Through the tasting of 12–14 representative sakes, you'll learn how production methods influence style, compare sake with confidence and earn the WSET Level 2 Award in Sake.
COURSE DETAILS
INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEE: 2 days of classroom instruction; tasting of 12–14 representative sakes; official WSET Level 2 study materials; examination fee; official WSET digital certificate upon passing.
WHY THIS COURSE?
This intermediate-level course is designed for sake enthusiasts and hospitality professionals who want to move beyond the fundamentals and develop a more structured understanding of sake.
You'll explore how ingredients, production methods and brewery decisions influence sake style and quality while building the skills to compare different styles with confidence using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT).
Previous knowledge of sake is recommended, such as WSET Level 1 Award in Sake or equivalent experience, although no formal qualification is required.
WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) is the world's leading provider of wine and spirits education, trusted by professionals and enthusiasts in more than 70 countries.
You'll explore how ingredients, production methods and brewery decisions influence sake style and quality while building the skills to compare different styles with confidence using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT).
Previous knowledge of sake is recommended, such as WSET Level 1 Award in Sake or equivalent experience, although no formal qualification is required.
WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) is the world's leading provider of wine and spirits education, trusted by professionals and enthusiasts in more than 70 countries.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Understand how ingredients and production methods influence sake style and quality.
- Recognise the principal categories, grades and styles of sake.
- Interpret key Japanese labelling terms found on sake bottles.
- Understand the principles of sake storage, service and food pairing.
- Describe and compare sake using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT).
- Recommend sake with greater confidence in hospitality, retail and social settings.
EXPERIENCE
- Learn directly from a certified WSET educator with real-world industry experience.
- Extensive guided tastings across the principal styles of sake.
- Interactive tasting exercises designed to strengthen analytical tasting skills.
- Small group format for a more engaging learning experience.
- Official WSET study materials included.
To prepare confidently for the examination and gain maximum benefit from the course, students should expect to complete approximately 26 hours of study, combining classroom learning and independent revision.
EXAM & CERTIFICATION
The course concludes with a 60-minute multiple-choice examination.
- 50 questions
- Pass mark: 55%
Leave with an internationally recognised sake qualification and a deeper understanding of sake production, styles and tasting.
Class sizes are intentionally limited to ensure a high-quality learning experience.
Reserve your place today.
Class sizes are intentionally limited to ensure a high-quality learning experience.
Reserve your place today.