DISCUS Offers Sake Courses

The Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS) today announced it is offering the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 and Level 2 Award in sake as an approved program provider (APP).

The new sake offerings expand DISCUS’ current WSET APP professional education portfolio, which includes qualifications in Levels 1, 2 and 3 in spirits.

The new courses will provide industry professionals, aspiring professionals and sake enthusiasts with flexible opportunities to strengthen their knowledge of sake production, styles, tasting, quality assessment, storage and service. Courses are delivered online and conclude with a virtual examination.

WSET courses are globally recognized as the international standard in wine and spirits knowledge and are designed for those who are just starting out in their careers, as well as established professionals.

WSET Level 1 Award in Sake is designed for those new to sake and covers the fundamentals of production, key sake styles, service principles and tasting using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake.

WSET Level 2 Award in Sake provides a deeper understanding of ingredients, brewing methods, labeling terminology and production decisions that shape different sake styles. Participants also learn to assess and describe sake quality using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake.

Upcoming Sake Course Dates:

WSET Level 1 Award in Sake ($325)

• October 19 – November 15, 2026

• March 8 – April 4, 2027

• June 28 – July 25, 2027

WSET Level 2 Award in Sake ($575)

• October 12 – November 15, 2026

• March 8 – April 11, 2027

• June 14 – July 18, 2027

To register for an upcoming WSET course, click here.