“International Kikisake-shi” literally means "Sake Sommelier" that are the professionals certified by Sake Service Institute International Japan (SSI) who can properly advise, supply, and sell sake to customers around the world. There are about 1,000 certified professionals (as of June 2016) around the world.
I started working with SSI closely since September 2015 to prepare to facilitate the course in Singapore and could finally held the course this time.
The course was an intensive 2 days course for the participants to prepare the examination of International Kikisake-shi.
I had 10 serious candidates to aim to be certified as International-Kikisake-shi. They are learning not only technical knowledge of sake or tasting method but also requirements as a kikisake-shi, basic profile of alcohol beverage in general and service as a kikisake-shi
Tasted 4 different types of sake based on aroma and flavor profiles by SSI method x 2 days.
In fact, it's challenging to find suitable sake for the course due to the limited supply in Singapore, but I could manage to select 4 different types of sake for 2 days.
After the 2 day course, the candidates will take the examination on 1 Aug 2016. Hope they are doing well, Good Luck!!
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