Description
WSET Level 1 Award in Sake
This course is designed to provide a sound but simple introduction to sake. The WSET Level 1 Award in Sake qualification will assist those who need a basic familiarity with the main styles and categories of sake. Students will leave the course with hands-on sake knowledge gained from in-class sake tastings.
In preparation for your upcoming course, please review the online specification provided.
This course provides a textbook, activity sheet, tasting samples, and the exam. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and a lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.
Course Date and Time
Monday, March 3, 2025
- In-person Lecture: 10:00am – 5:00pm ET
Monday, March 10, 2025
- Online Exam: 10:00am – 10:45am ET
Along with the in-person sake lecture and instructions, students will receive a preparation quiz which should be reviewed before attending class.
Class Location:
Brooklyn Kura Taproom
Industry City
34 34th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
(347) 766 – 1601
Parking: Industry City has on-site outdoor parking available. Daily rates range between $15 – $20. See parking map here!
Shuttle Bus: Industry campus shuttle takes you from the local 36th Street subway stop to the front doors of IC seven days a week. Click here for the live shuttle tracker.
For any class-related questions, please contact Sake School directly at info@sakeschoolofamerica.com
Prerequisites
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Important Notice
- You must be age 21 or over to take this course and exam.
- Registration will close when the course reaches capacity or the enrollment deadline (Feb. 14, 2025) has passed. Please be advised, late registration may incur additional charges for textbook rush order shipment fees.
Exam
Monday, March 10 2025
- Online Exam: 10:00am – 10:45am ET
The WSET Level 1 Award in Sake assessment is a closed-book examination of 45 minutes’ duration and consists of 30 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each.
Those taking the course will receive an ONLINE exam – you MUST have two devices with cameras to qualify for this option.
Our online exams are referred to as “remote invigilation exams” or RI exams. Below are some helpful links regarding our WSET RI Exams.
What to expect before and during an RI Exam
RI Exam Checklist for Students
Common Causes of RI Exam Re-sits
Results are graded as follows: Mark of 70% and above is deemed a Pass. Mark of 69% and below is considered Fail.
Main Concepts
- Exercise 1: What is Sake?
- Exercise 2: Overview of Sake Production
- Exercise 3: Categories and Grades of Sake
- Exercise 4: Introduction to Tasting
- Exercise 5: Making Different Styles of Sake
- Exercise 6: Reading Japanese Kanji
- Exercise 7: Specialty Styles of Sake
- Exercise 8: Storage and Service of Sake
- Exercise 9: Sake and Food
Instructor: Masae Kusada
JSA Sake Diploma, Japan Sommelier Association
Certified WSET L1 and L3 Award in Sake Educator, Wine & Spirit Education Trust
International Sake Lecturer, Sake Service Institute International
International Sake Sommelier (Kikisake-shi), Sake Service Institute International
Sake Adviser, Sake Service Institute
Shochu Adviser, Sake School of America
Masae was born in Japan but raised in New Jersey. Her hospitality experience started in restaurant accounting, eventually moving into the wine world by managing a wine bar and then spending 6 years at a small wine importing company in NYC. A Jersey girl at heart, she has spent the last few years getting in touch with her Japanese roots through the medium of sake, shochu, and Japanese spirits. Working with Sake School of America and New York Mutual Trading has allowed her to explore the history and traditions of her motherland all while practicing her (very heavily Kansai accented) Japanese language skills.
