CERTIFIED SHŌCHŪ PROFESSIONAL

The Shōchū Professional Course offers an unparalleled level of shōchū education and practical knowledge. Whether you work with guests in a restaurant, distribute shōchū or awamori to customers, or want to impress friends at a dinner party, this course is perfect for you.

An excellent way to expand both your knowledge of shōchū and your sommelier skills. The course is accessible to both trained professionals and shōchū enthusiasts.

Immerse yourself in the finer points of serving shōchū as a Certified Shōchū expert; learn how to serve shōchū and awamori correctly, and how fermentation and distillation are combined in this multi-day course.

The Certified Shōchū Professional course is an advanced qualification in shōchū offered by the Sake Sommelier Academy. The course is ideal for candidates currently working in the food and beverage industry and/or hospitality sector.

Where
Antwerp City Centre (2000)

Duration
2 days (17 hours in total)

Course Overview

• The history of shōchū and awamori
• Distillation methods
• Shōchū terminology, classifications, and GIs
• Shōchū tasting by category and at different temperatures
• Recognized tasting sessions and aromatic profiles
• How do you introduce shōchū to guests?
• Professional matters, including purchasing and storage

Exam

• Part 1: 50 multiple-choice questions
• Part 2: Short answers
• Part 3: Practical blind tasting

Language
Our courses are taught in Dutch and, upon request, also in English. Contact us for more information.

Price
850 euros

Included: study materials, 2 lunch sandwiches, tasting of 8 types of shōchū & awamori, and an officially certified certificate.

Course Materials
Part of the study materials will be provided two weeks before the start of the course, and part will be provided on the day itself.

Finally, a few small-print details...

• You must be of legal drinking age (18+) to attend this course.
• This course is delivered over 2 days (17 hours in total). The exam takes place on the final day.
• The course fee includes study materials, tuition, guided tastings of premium sake, and a certification pin.
• Exam – Practical and theoretical
• Students receive an official certificate of participation from the prestigious Sake Sommelier Association (SSA).
• Participants can enjoy an exclusive discount on the sake presented in class.
• Please do not use strong scents such as perfume, deodorant, hand cream, lip balm, etc.

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