What awaits you inside
An eight-hour immersive workshop designed for the curious. No prior knowledge required — only an appetite for understanding.
Eight hours, deliberately paced
Welcome & Introduction
Arrival, introductions, and a brief framing of sake's place in Japanese culture. You'll receive your tasting passport and aroma card.
The Foundation: Junmai & Honjozo
We begin with the two most food-friendly styles — earthier, broader, and most representative of everyday Japanese drinking culture.
Palate Reset
Water, pickled ginger, and a brief breathing exercise. We talk about how to clear and reset your sensory memory between flights.
The Elevation: Ginjo & Daiginjo
The refined, aromatic, delicate styles that emerge when brewers polish rice to 60% or lower. Often served cold, these reward patience.
The Edge Cases: Sparkling, Aged & Cloudy
Nigori, koshu, and sparkling sake — the styles that challenge the category's expectations and open it to new occasions.
Food Pairing Workshop
Structured pairings: each of three bites tried with three different sakes. You'll discover why umami transforms and how acidity interacts.
Label Reading & Q&A
How to read a Japanese sake label. Open Q&A with Billy — nothing is too basic. Every question makes the room smarter.
Selection & Farewell
Choose one bottle to take home. Certificates distributed. Stay to linger over the last of the pour.
A preview of what's in your glass
Selection varies seasonally. Final list confirmed one week before each session.