Discover the world of sake in this WSET School London webinar, exploring WSET's Level 1–3 courses with expert insights and student experiences. Perfect for anyone curious about studying sake or deciding which qualification to pursue.
Event details
Curious about studying sake? Join us for this one-hour webinar, where we’ll explore WSET's full spectrum of sake qualifications – from Level 1 through to Level 3 – and how you can study the courses with WSET School London.
We’ll begin with a brief introduction to what sake is, before diving into the structure, content, and assessment of each WSET course.
Sake educator Henry Thorogood will share expert insights into how the tasting techniques and learning outcomes evolve across the qualifications. We’ll also hear from Anastasia Ivanova, a WSET School London student who has completed all three sake qualifications, as she reflects on her journey and how the courses have deepened her appreciation of sake.
Whether you're considering your first step into sake education or looking to progress further, this session will help you choose the right level and understand what to expect.
The session will end with a chance to ask our speakers any questions you may have.
Feel free to pour a glass of sake to enjoy as you watch!
The session will be recorded so please register even if you're not sure you can attend live, as we'll send you a link to catch up once the video is on YouTube.
About the speakers
Henry is a drinks consultant specialising in Japanese beverage culture. He has studied and lived in Japan, and is the European Representative of Shimizu Seizaburō Shōten – producer of the sake Zaku – where he gained first-hand brewing experience. He teaches all levels of WSET sake qualification at WSET School London.
Henry's sake journey began in 2015, when he visited Japan for the first time, and was left blown away by the sake he encountered on his travels – spurring him to undertake the WSET Level 3 Award in Sake. He has since earned the Japanese Sommelier Association's International Sake Diploma, and graduated from the JSS Sake & Shōchū Academy programme. Henry judges both wine and sake at the International Wine Challenge, and Asian spirits (principally baijiu and shōchū) with the International Spirits Challenge.