The British Sake Association’s highly anticipated annual Grand Tasting of Sakes is happening again this November! This is a large walkaround tasting event featuring over 100 premium sakes and shochu to try on the night, with all tastings included in the ticket price. You can also get some Christmas shopping done as some of our stellar exhibitors will be selling select bottles of premium sake, Japanese ceramics, food and origami.
There will be onigiri served to eat on the night but these must be pre-ordered on the ticketing website. No onigiri can be purchased at the event.
We are particularly thrilled to welcome Mr. Francois Chartier, the mastermind behind the Essence 5 by Chartier range. He will be hosting this year’s keynote Masterclass, unveiling his latest sake creation “Zasshu” for the first time globally. The masterclass will feature a tasting of this new expression as well as a flavour pairing with the Essence 5 range.

We are also excited to welcome Dassai for a mini masterclass, talking about the work they are doing with rice farmers. They will be bringing their new “Dassai Future - with Farmers” sake which is made with ungraded rice. We will be doing a taste comparison between this and Dassai’s signature “Dassai 23” sake.

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Grand Tasting : £66pp for non-members, £46pp for current and joining BSA members

Optional Chartier Masterclass: £40pp, Mini masterclass: £10pp