THE WINE & SPIRIT EDUCATIONAL TRUST (WSET)

A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED SAKE CERTIFICATION

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is the largest global provider of wine, spirits and sake qualifications. Trusted by the world’s most recognized drinks organization’s, WSET has led the design and delivery of wine, spirit and sake education for five decades. With four progressive levels of study offered through a network of course providers in more than 70 countries and translated into multiple languages, WSET qualifications inspire and empower drinks professionals and enthusiasts.

 

Explore the world of sake with Ikigai-shu, the only Approved Program Provider in the Middle East offering Level 1 and Level 3 Award in Sake Qualifications.

Level 1 Award in Sake

Engaging all your senses, Level 1 will introduce you to the key sake categories and production methods. Designed in an interactive manner, students will dive into the world of sake through hands on guidance and instructions in an intimate class setting. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin. Level 1 is open to anyone interested to learn more about sake and no prior sake knowledge is required.

One Day Course

8 sakes to taste

6 hours of exciting studies

COURSE FEES: AED 1700

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN COURSE FEES

  • All tuition (6 hours of training)
  • Course guide book
  • Guided tasting of 8 sakes
  • A two-course lunch and 2 coffee breaks with refreshments
  • Exam Fees
  • International courier costs for exam papers. As with every WSET exam around the world, the exam papers are sent to WSET in London, UK to be marked to ensure global continuity with the results.
  • WSET Certificate with lapel pin when you pass
  • UAE domestic courier costs for your certificate and lapel pin.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

  • The basic principles of sake production
  • Main types and styles of sake
  • Key factors affecting the flavor of sake
  • Tutored tastings of 8 sakes
  • How to serve sake
  • How to describe sake using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)

For more information, please download the WSET Level 1 Sake Specifications

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Anyone can participate! There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You must be of legal drinking age to participate in any alcohol tasting.

STUDY FORMAT

WSET Level 1 Award in Sake consists of 6 hours of training by a WSET® certified educator. The course lasts one day, from 9 am to 5 pm, including a lunch break, study time and the exam. Sessions are limited to 12 students.

ASSESMENT

The exam takes place in the last session of the course and consists of 30 multiple choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes. To pass you must correctly answer 70% of the questions. You will receive your results by email in about 8-10 weeks after your exam date. Your certificate and pin will be mailed to you shortly after.

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