WSET 2 in Japanese Sake in English in Paris
Taking the WSET Level 2 Award in Sake allows you to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the sake world on an international scale.
You will explore in detail a wide diversity of sake styles, their ingredients, and their brewing methods, and learn to identify the key factors that influence their character and quality.
By the end of the course, you will be able to identify the main sake styles from across Japan, explain their unique characteristics, and communicate with confidence to clients, partners, or fellow enthusiasts.
WSET LEVEL 2 IN SAKE : INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Build confidence in your sake knowledge with a structured, enriching, and internationally recognised qualification.
The WSET Level 2 Award in Sake is a key step towards gaining a clear and in-depth understanding of the world’s major sake styles. It is designed both for professionals wishing to expand their knowledge and communicate with ease, and for enthusiasts eager to develop a solid grasp of sake and tasting.
Our educators are sake specialists, combining expertise, passion, and a talent for teaching. Their guidance ensures that all topics are approached with clarity, in a learning environment that is demanding yet accessible to everyone.
Tasting is at the heart of this qualification. The sakes are carefully selected to showcase a wide diversity of styles, ingredients, and brewing traditions, reflecting both iconic international classics and innovative craft expressions. This thoughtful selection makes each tasting session both stimulating and educational.
We favour small groups of no more than 10 participants, creating an interactive and convivial atmosphere with personalised support. This format allows everyone to progress at their own pace, while building confidence in both sake analysis and communication.
Joining the WSET Level 2 Award in Sake means acquiring a solid and internationally respected foundation. It opens the door to a deeper understanding of production traditions and styles across the globe, preparing you equally for professional excellence and for the enlightened enjoyment of sake.
TASTINGS
You will taste 30 sakes from the greatest brewing regions in Japan. We carefully select our sakes, most of which are artisanal.
| Samples tasted: | 30 sake |
| Capacity: | 10 people |
| Duration: | 30 hours |
| Detailed Terms and Conditions: | Learn More |
850,00 €
Additional information
Who is this training for ?
This course is perfect for those seeking a thorough introduction to the world of sake and its traditions.
Objectives and program
Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe sake with confidence. • The main ingredients of sake and their production methods • Factors that influence the style of sake • The major sake producing regions in Japan and their specialties • Labeling terms • The rules for storing and serving sake • How to describe a sake using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake® (Level 2)
The structure of the course
The WSET Level 2 sake training includes 30 hours of study, including 18 hours of classroom lessons, taught by certified trainers. Your educational materials will be given to you when you register, to allow you to prepare for your session and exam. You will find the essential points covered during the training, as well as tasting grids and self-assessment exercises. Personal preparation work is estimated at 12 hours.
Assessment
At the end of your session, you will be assessed on the knowledge acquired during a closed book test. You will need to answer 50 multiple choice questions in an hour. To get your WSET 2 certificate in sake, you will have to answer 55% of the questions correctly. The success rate for the exam by Weeno in 2024 is 100% (97% received their certification with Merit or Distinction). In the event that you fail the exam, it is possible to take it again. The cost of registration for a re-sit is 140 euros.
Pre-requisite and accessibility
This training does not require prior knowledge of sake. You must be 18 years old to register. Excellent comprehension and writing in the selected language are also encouraged to follow the course. Our trainings are accessible to disabled persons. If you have a disability or require special adaptations that fall within our scope of action, please contact us at [email protected]. We will study together the best possible solution. By registering you acknowledge having read and accepted our general conditions of sale and internal rules.
Satisfaction rate
The participants awarded a global satisfaction note of 5/5 in 2024.
