Introduction to Sake and the Spirits of Asia

Build a beverage foundation for the alcoholic beverages that originated in Asia. Participants will learn the process of sake production, taste examples of the most common styles, and discuss proper ways to serve it. We will explain the basic production methods for baijiu, shochu, and soju and taste examples from each category. 

  • Instructor: Joe Phillips, MS, Director of Product Education
  • Upcoming Dates: Thursday, December 4th and Thursday, December 11th,  2025 from 10:30am to 1:00pm 

Registration opens on October 4th, 2025 




Course Syllabus

 

Session 1:

  • Course Overview, Requirements for Final Exam, Explanation & Tasting of the Common Styles of Sake

 

Session 2: 

  • Introduction to the Spirits of Asia, Tasting of Baiju, Shochu, and Soju. Sake-style Tasting Exercise
  • Recommended Service Techniques for Sake, Final Exam

 

 

Who is this course for?

 

These courses are highly respected in our food and beverage community and are designed to help hospitality industry professionals prepare for wine and spirits certification courses and exams. Applicable certification prep includes:

 

  • Introductory Sommelier Course and Exam
  • Certified Sommelier Exam

 




For additional details or questions, email academy@sgws.com