Description
Sake Adviser
Prepare yourself for a career in the restaurant, beverage, or food industry with our Certified Sake Adviser course. This course provides the fundamental background knowledge on sake production, history, and types. Students will gain the ability to speak about basic varieties of sake and production methods with confidence.
Note: Students who have obtained Certified Sake Adviser are eligible to enroll in our advanced sake certification course, Certified Sake Sommelier.
Course Schedule
Monday, May 18, 2026
- Online Lecture: 9:00am – 4:00pm PT | 12:00pm – 7:00pm ET
Please adjust the schedule to your local time zone.
Exam Schedule & Details
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- Online Exam: 11:00am – 12:00pm PT | 2:00pm – 3:00pm ET
Please adjust the schedule to your local time zone.
The one-hour exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions based on the textbook and lecture material. A blind tasting exam is not included at the Sake Adviser level.
Note: A minimum score of 75% is required to pass.
Main Concepts Covered
- The history of sake in Japan
- Sake ingredients and brewing processes
- Sake terminology and reading production labels
- Principles of sake storage, selection, and service
- Introduction of sake tasting and analysis
Study Support
- All students will receive a review guide to support course preparation. We encourage students to contact us prior to the course with any questions regarding materials.
Prerequisites
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Important Notice
- Participants must be 21 years of age or older to enroll and take the exam.
- This course will be conducted in Chinese language (Mandarin) ONLY.
- Registration closes once the course reaches capacity or after the enrollment deadline of Monday, May 4, 2026. Late registrations may be subject to additional textbook rush-shipping fees.
- Zoom access details will be provided after registration is complete.
- If a student cancels before tasting samples are shipped, a full refund will be issued. Cancellations made after samples have shipped are non-refundable; however, the course fee may be applied to a future class.
- Please register using your legal name as it appears on your government-issued ID. This name will be printed on your certificate.
Instructor: Fayee Wong
JSA Sake Diploma, Japan Sommelier Association
WSET Level 3 Award in Sake
Shochu Adviser, Sake School of America
Certified Tea Art Master
Water Sommelier, Doemens Academy
Japanese Beverage Specialist & Educator, Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
Coming from an agricultural family, Fayee Wong developed an early appreciation for food, seasonality, and fermentation. This foundation led her to the worlds of sake, tea, and water, where transformation and craftsmanship meet in every glass. Guided by curiosity and technical discipline, she approaches beverage education with equal respect for science, culture, and story. With more than two decades in the Food and Beverage industry – and having traveled to over 60 countries, while working across Asian, Western, and Latin American cuisines – she has cultivated a global palate and a refined instinct for pairing, pacing, and presentation.
Now based in New York, Fayee is recognized for thoughtful menu consultation, dynamic sake pairings, and meticulously curated dining events that feel both educational and celebratory. She specializes in translating brewing theory into practical hospitality application, delivering structured, high-impact training known for its clarity, engagement, and joyful energy. Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, she connects cultures with warmth and precision.
