The WSET Level 1 Award in Sake is an introductory professional qualification delivered in English. The course follows the official WSET syllabus and concludes with a formal examination. Successful candidates receive a WSET certificate.
The qualification provides foundational knowledge and competencies for working professionally with sake, including roles within retail, hospitality, and related fields.
The course will cover the following subjects:
- The basic principles of sake production
- The main types and styles of sake
- How to serve sake
- Factors affecting the flavour of sake
- How to describe sake using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake (SAT)
When and where
May 5th 2026 from 9.30am to 5pm
The course is a one day course at our facilities at Hotel- og Restaurantskolen in Valby.
The exam
The assessment includes a 30-question multiple-choice exam, which must be completed within 45 minutes. You must score at least 70% to pass.
The price
3.000 DKK.
This covers the WSET Level 1 Sake Workbook (e-book), all sake tasted, lunch and coffee and exam fee.
Any more questions?
We are happy to answer any questions you might have. Just contact us at info@vinakademiet.dk or +45 61 46 74 01. See our complaints policy here.
You can see the full official specification of the WSET Level 1 Award in Sake here.
