The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Sake is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in learning more about Japan’s national beverage. During this one-day course you will learn how to taste sake using the WSET method and practice your new skills on eight delicious sake samples served at a variety of different temperatures. We will cover all the basics of sake production, premium sake categories, storage and service, and learn how to recognize the most important Japanese words (kanji) on sake labels. The day finishes with a brief 30-question multiple choice exam – everything you need to know for the test will be taught on the day, no prior sake knowledge is required. Following successful completion of the course you will receive a lovely certificate and pin to recognize your new sake qualification!
This is an enjoyable, relaxed and interactive course that provides the perfect introduction to Japan’s most famous beverage. After completing the WSET Level 1 Award in Sake you will be able to order sake in a restaurant with confidence, effectively describe the styles you enjoy drinking to help discover new your favourite sake styles, and be able to pair sake with a wide variety of foods. You will also be well prepared to take on the next WSET sake qualifications, Level 2 and Level 3 – we have exclusive BSA member discounts on these courses too!
Date: Sunday March 3, 10:30am – 5:30pm
Price: £195 per person – £175.50 for BSA members (10% discount)
Venue: West London Wine School, located inside the Wine Cellars at Big Yellow Storage
Address: 71 Townmead Road, Fulham London SW6 2SG
More Information and To Book: (registration deadline = Feb 28)
Limited spaces. Act now to avoid disappointment.
This course is taught by the BSA’s own membership & events officer and WSET Certified Sake Educator Sarah Stewart, at West London Wine School. We have a 100% pass rate for our Level 1 sake course, with most students getting over 90% and many getting full marks!
8 premium sakes will be tasted as part of the course.
The course fee includes all of WSET’s official study materials, classroom tuition, examination and certificate/pin delivery


