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Bonjour from the City of Love! 💖 We are thrill

Bonjour from the City of Love! 💖

We are thrilled to announce a new chapter in our global sake journey — Adrienne Saulnier Blache, founder of @madamesake_officielle, has officially joined the Sake Sommelier Association as our newest Sake Educator in Paris! 🇫🇷✨

With a heritage rooted in French wine since 1822 and a deep personal connection to Japanese culture, Adrienne has long served as a passionate ambassador between these two worlds. As the author of Le Guide du Saké en France and an importer of artisan sake and shochu, she brings not only profound knowledge but also heartfelt dedication to the craft 🍶

Now, through her SSA-accredited academy, she will be offering Introductory Sake Professional and Certified Sake Sommelier courses — sharing the rich culture, tradition, and beauty of Japanese sake with students in Paris.

Check out her next course on 21st & 22nd July, with more announced on our website 💻

乾杯 – Santé – Kanpai! 🥂🇯🇵🇫🇷

The lovely photo of Adrienne was taken by @romainguittet

#MadameSake #SakeSommelierAssociation #SSA #SakeEducator #SakeInFrance #JapaneseSake #Kanpai #SakeLovers #certifiedsakesommelier

🎉 A huge congratulations to the newest Master S

🎉 A huge congratulations to the newest Master Sake Sommeliers! 🍶✨

In October 2024, sake professionals & experts from across Europe, Asia and the Americas, gathered in Mannheim, Germany, to take on the challenge of the prestigious Master Sake Sommelier 📚

Eight outstanding individuals successfully passed the intense program — earning the highest title awarded in the sake world: the Master Sake Sommelier 🎓🍶

Led by @julien_alsoufi of @sommelier.group , with support from SSA HQ's Educator Team and Dutch Sake Educator @sommeliermennotol , the course featured advanced theory, expert tastings, service & business strategy 📊

Please join us in celebrating their incredible achievement and the growing global community of sake professionals! 🌍

Places for this year's Master Sake Sommelier are filling fast - contact us for more information 💻

#MasterSakeSommelier #SakeSommelierAssociation #SSA #SakeEducation #sakesommelier #sakesommeliers #mastereducation

Congratulations to Angelica @angelica_atristain fo

Congratulations to Angelica @angelica_atristain for the prestigious the Advanced Sake Sommelier® course🎉

Angelica, CEO of Vino Paraíso @vinoparaisomx, is from Mexico and has over 10 years of experience in the wine industry, creating and managing marketing strategies for wines from around the world. She joined the course this time to bring her sake knowledge back to Mexico, where interest in sake is steadily growing. Through the course, she hopes to educate and inspire the local market—and help expand sake’s presence in Mexico.
A special thank you to Watanabe Brewery @sake_hourai for welcoming Angelica and sharing their incredible expertise in sake brewing. Founded in 1870, Watanabe Sake Brewery in Gifu blends tradition with creativity—known for its award-winning Hourai sake, pure mountain water, and even playing comedy to its fermentation tanks.

The Advanced Sake Sommelier is a one-of-a-kind experience that brings students to the heart of Japan; with hands-on brewery visits, Terroir focused activities, and immersive learning, providing a deep understanding of sake creation.

Ready to deepen your sake knowledge?
Embark on an unforgettable journey into the world of sake. Begin by obtaining the Certified Sake Sommelier® qualification to fully benefit from the advanced course syllabus - designed to deepen the knowledge gained in the Certified course and take your expertise to the next level.

この度、Angelicaが「Advanced Sake Sommelier® (酒ソムリエ上級)」の資格を取得されました。おめでとうございます！🎉🎉
Vino Paraíso（@vinoparaisomx）のCEO、メキシコ出身のアンジェリカは、ワイン業界で10年以上の活躍し、世界中のワインのマーケティングを手掛けてきました。✨
日本酒への関心が高まるメキシコに知識を持ち帰り、地元市場への啓蒙と日本酒🍶の拡大に貢献したいと考え、今回このコースに参加しました。🌍

アンジェリカを迎え、素晴らしい酒造りの知識を共有してくださった渡辺酒造店 @sake_hourai に特別な感謝を送ります。1870年創業の渡辺酒造店は、伝統と創造性を融合させた酒造りで知られ、数々の賞を受賞した蓬莱（Hourai）酒、岐阜県飛騨古川の純粋な山の水、そして発酵タンクにコメディを流すユニークなアプローチで有名です。

「Advanced Sake Sommelier®（酒ソムリエ上級）」コースは、訪日前の事前研修から始まり、酒蔵内での実践研修を通じて日本酒醸造を深く学びます。さらに、蔵外での活動では「テロワール」を体感し、酒蔵の歴史や日本文化との結びつきを理解します。歴史ある酒蔵で、精米や麹室での作業などを通して日本酒造りの核心に触れ、五感でその魅力を体験します。また、地域風土が酒に与える影響を感じ取りながら、酒蔵の社会的役割にも目を向けます。教室を超えたこの実体験は、人生に一度の貴重な学びの機会となるでしょう。本コースは認定酒ソムリエ資格保持者が対象です。

We would like to share our exiting news that @nick

We would like to share our exiting news that @nick_dflo has achieved the prestigious Advanced Sake Sommelier Qualification 🎉at @nanbubijin_sake in Iwate, Japan 🗾

After working as a chef at a kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, he has now returned home and is working at the Michelin-starred @tatsu_dallas 🍽️. His goal is to share Japan’s rich culture and the stories behind sake with as many people as possible in the USA. Eager to continue learning, sharing, and enjoying more glasses along the way, his passion for sake only grows stronger. Congratulations, Nick! 🎉🍶

A special thank you to Nanbubijin brewery for welcoming Nick and sharing their outstanding expertise. Founded in 1902 by the Kuji family—originally soy sauce producers—the brewery masterfully blends tradition with innovation to craft exceptional sake. Proudly representing Iwate’s craftsmanship, they’ve earned international acclaim and continue to reach sake lovers around the world. 💫

The Advanced Sake Sommelier is a one-of-a-kind experience that brings students to the heart of Japan; with hands-on brewery visits, Terroir focused activities, and immersive learning, providing a deep understanding of sake creation.

Ready to deepen your sake knowledge?

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the world of sake. Begin by obtaining the Certified Sake Sommelier® qualification to fully benefit from the advanced course syllabus - designed to deepen the knowledge gained in the Certified course and take your expertise to the next level.

この度、Nickさんが「Advanced Sake Sommelier® (酒ソムリエ上級)」の資格を取得されました。おめでとうございます！🎉
Nickは、京都の懐石料理店でシェフとしての経験を積んだ後、故郷に戻り、現在はミシュラン星を獲得した@tatsu_dallasで活躍しています🍽️。彼の目標は、常に学び続け、その知識をシェアしながら、日本の豊かな文化と酒の背後にある物語をより多くの人々と共有することです。Nickさん、おめでとうございます！🎉🍶

Nickさんを迎え、素晴らしい酒造りの知識を共有してくださった㈱南部美人に心より感謝申し上げます。㈱南部美人は岩手県二戸市に位置し、1902年に醤油製造業を営んでいた久慈家によって創業されました。伝統的な醸造技術と現代の革新を巧みに融合させ、高品質な酒を造ります。
「Advanced Sake Sommelier®（酒ソムリエ上級）」コースは、訪日前の事前研修から始まり、酒蔵内での実践研修を通じて日本酒醸造を深く学びます。さらに、蔵外での活動では「テロワール」を体感し、酒蔵の歴史や日本文化との結びつきを理解します。歴史ある酒蔵で、精米や麹室での作業などを通して日本酒造りの核心に触れ、五感でその魅力を体験します。また、地域風土が酒に与える影響を感じ取りながら、酒蔵の社会的役割にも目を向けます。教室を超えたこの実体験は、人生に一度の貴重な学びの機会となるでしょう。本コースは認定酒ソムリエ資格保持者が対象です。

Master Sake Sommelier 2025 We’re thrilled that

Master Sake Sommelier 2025

We’re thrilled that the prestigious Master Sake Sommelier programme will return to @sommelier.group in Mannheim, Germany 🇩🇪 on October 26th & 27th, 2025 ✨
The Early Bird discount to apply runs for another week until April 30th - and places are filling up quickly!

Led by renowned Sake Educator Julien Alsoufi @julien_alsoufi , with the support of the SSA HQ, this master qualification is designed for industry leaders looking to take their expertise to the pinnacle and elevate their sake knowledge to the highest level 📚

Whether you're a seasoned Sake Sommelier 🧑‍💼 or a dedicated industry professional, this intensive course - taught in English - offers in-depth training, practical assessments, and exclusive insights into the upper echelons of the world of sake 🍶

For more details and to secure your spot, contact us at 📩 contact@sakesommelierassociation.com

#SakeSommelier #MasterSakeSommelier #SSA #SakeEducation #SakeLovers #SakeProfessional #SakeGermany #Mannheim #SakeTraining #SommelierLife

Congratulations to Laura @thesakecat, our latest g

Congratulations to Laura @thesakecat, our latest graduate of the Master of Sake course! 🎉

Laura, a UK-based private chef, ran a restaurant in Hong Kong for over 10 years. During a pop-up in Hokkaido, she fell in love with Japanese culture and sake. Since then, her passion for Japanese cuisine and sake has grown, leading her to join the course this time. As a Certified Sake Sommelier®, she also judged the inaugural Tokyo Sake Challenge in March.

A huge thank you to our partner Yamamoto Honke Brewery yamamotohonke_official for hosting and training Laura! Founded in 1667, Yamamoto Honke has been dedicated to brewing the highest quality sake, enriching people's lives, and making the most of the pure spring water from the local mountains. 🍶

The Master of Sake is a focused apprenticeship at one of our partner sake breweries, offering an in-depth study of the ancient art of sake brewing while gaining firsthand insight into how a modern brewery operates. The course is available in Japan 🗾 with selected sake brewery partners and in English with @zenkurosake 🇳🇿.

@thesakecatが『Master of Sake (マスター・オブ・酒)®』コースを修了いたしました！おめでとうございます 🎉

Lauraは、イギリス人のプライベートシェフで、彼女はかつて香港で10年以上にわたりレストランを経営し、北海道で短期間の店を出店。その際に、日本と日本酒の奥深い魅力に強く惹かれたと言います。以来、日本食と日本酒への情熱を深め、今回、このコースに参加しました。また、「酒ソムリエ（Certified Sake Sommelier®）」の資格保持者でもある彼女は、東京で初めて開催された日本酒の品評会「Tokyo酒チャレンジ」にも審査員として参加しました。

今回、SSA研修生の受け入れをして下さった[神聖]山本本家@yamamotohonke_officialに深く感謝いたします。[神聖]山本本家は、京都伏見に位置する老舗酒蔵、300年以上にわたり酒造を行っています。その歴史は、伏見の名水「白菊水」と京の食文化、そして受け継がれた伝統の技と共に美酒を育み、高い品格の清酒をお届けしています。『シンガポール酒チャレンジ』での金賞受賞や、海外での評価の高さも、その品質の証しです。

『Master of Sake (マスター・オブ・酒)®』は、伝統的な酒造りを学び、醸造家を育成することを目的とした資格取得コースです。オンラインの事前研修から始まり、実際に酒醸造所で蔵人と2ヵ月間過ごすことで、日本の歴史や文化、地域と風土、自然に触れ、杜氏や蔵人たちの技と熱意を学び、日本酒の理解を深めます。開催は、厳選されたSSAの酒蔵パートナ―、英語のコースも@zenkuroで開催中です。

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