The British Sake Association Board & Committee once again invite you to our biggest event of the year – and what promises to be our biggest Grand Tasting yet! A joyful evening of sake, shochu, Japanese food, ceramics, masterclasses, and more. Expect over 100 sake & shochu available to taste with fellow enthusiasts of Japanese beverage and food culture. Don't miss out on what will be a very memorable evening indeed.

For this year's Masterclasses, we welcome two special guests: Petrossian Caviar & Kenbishi Brewery.

An indulgent exploration of Japanese sake and the world’s most exquisite gastronomic treasure. Discover three exceptional caviars, each paired with a prestige cuvée from Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute, Zaku, and Shichiken. This is a unique opportunity to explore how the delicate salinity, texture and complexity of caviar can transform alongside some of Japan’s most sought-after sakes. Expect luxury, discovery and a few delicious surprises.

Joining us especially from Japan is Shirakashi Masataka, the President & CEO of Kenbishi. Founded in 1505, Kenbishi is the oldest trademarked brewery in Japan. The brewery maintains the tradition of producing umami-rich and complex styles of sake through sake maturation and blending.

Together with Mr. Shirakashi, we will explore the significance of sake maturation and blending in history. This will be followed by a tasting of five Kenbishi sakes, served in different ways, from highballs to kanzake. The masterclass will conclude with a blending experience, where attendees will create their own blend from Kenbishi’s base sake to take home (up to 180ml). Participants will also receive one of Kenbishi’s original o-choko. This is a rare opportunity for Members and Friends to learn from Shirakashi-san, as well as to blend their own cuvée of Kenbishi!

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Grand Tasting : £40pp for current and joining BSA members, £60pp for non-members (until 23rd October) £46, £66 thereafter respectively

Optional Masterclasses: £60pp each, or £100pp for a combination ticket