Professional Development: The Sake Scholar Course at West London Wine School
The UK Sommelier Academy is pleased to announce a collaborative professional development opportunity for our members. From Sunday, April 12th to Tuesday, April 14th, the prestigious Sake Scholar Course, an intensive three-day certification designed for advanced sake professionals and enthusiasts.
Advanced Regionality and Technical Mastery
The Sake Scholar Course transcends foundational knowledge by focusing specifically on the regionality of Japan’s 47 prefectures. Participants will engage in a rigorous curriculum that examines how history, geography, climate, and local ingredients influence the final profile of the sake.
Key highlights of the curriculum include:
Comprehensive Regional Analysis: Exploration of the unique sake-making traditions and regulations across all Japanese regions.
Guided Case Studies: A structured tasting of 30+ sake, carefully selected to illustrate regional variations and the influence of global producers.
Academic Resources: Tuition includes the latest hardcover edition of the Sake Scholar Textbook—a definitive 400-page, 5lb resource covering every brewing area in Japan.
Course Logistics
Dates: Sunday, April 12th – Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Time: 10:30 – 17:30
Venue: West London Wine School
Prerequisites: While not mandatory, prior sake knowledge (such as WSET Level 2 or equivalent) is highly recommended to maximise the benefit of this course.
For those travelling from outside London, assistance with travel planning and recommendations for affordable accommodation near the venue are available upon request.
Exclusive UKSA Member Benefit
As part of our commitment to our members’ ongoing education, we have secured a £60 discount on the course registration fee (£700) for all current UKSA members.
To access your discount code:
Please refer to your most recent UKSA Member EMA.
Alternatively, contact our administration team directly at info@uksommelieracademy.com.
