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Certified Shochu Professional®

Certified Shochu Professional®

Become a Certified Shochu Professional®

Our leading course for understanding shochu; the Certified Shochu Professional is the perfect way to expand your knowledge and add skills to your portfolio of drinks expertise.

In the Certified Shochu Professional course, you’ll learn how this drink is carefully made, the many different styles & flavours it offers, and how it can enhance any drinks menu. The course provides you with detailed knowledge of shochu in a way that will help you explain & engage with customers and colleagues in any environment.

  • What will I learn?

    The History and Culture of Shochu
    Discover how shochu was first introduced to Japan and learn about the historical figures who were influential in shochu production in its earliest stages.
    Shochu Styles
    Appreciate the many different styles of shochu and what ingredients are used to create the wide variety of flavours offered.
    Shochu Production
    Understand how shochu is created, covering all the key processes and the equipment used throughout.
    Shochu Geographical Indication
    Learn how shochu has been recognised as a national beverage in Japan and the status it has been accorded geographically to raise its global profile.
    Drinking & Serving Shochu
    Enjoy the traditions of how Shochu is served and consumed. Including studying the cups in which it is served and how to serve your guests in the traditional manner.
    Earn a New Qualification
    Our Shochu Certified Professional qualifications are well known throughout the hospitality industry; with passing students receiving lapel badges and certificates to proudly display their new-learnt skills.
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