Discover Sake: complimentary sampling with Asami Tasaka

Following her more in-depth afternoon event in the Food & Drink Studio (Guided Sake tasting with Asami Tasaka Tickets, Saturday, July 25 • 2 PM - 4 PM | Eventbrite), Asami Tasaka will remain on Fortnum's 3rd floor to offer sake samples to those who would like to discover more about this iconic Japanese drink.

Whether you're completely new to sake or already a fan, this is a good opportunity to taste and learn about the versatility of this Japanese export.

Asami will be on hand to offer you a tasting and answer any questions you may have so if you've never tried sake before but have always been curious, don't miss this chance to stop by.

About Asami Tasaka, World Sake Imports:

Managing Director at World Sake Imports (WSI) UK. WSI is a boutique sake importer with offices in London, New York, San Francisco, Miami, and Las Vegas. WSI supplies sake to over 100 high-end restaurants throughout the UK including The Fat Duck, Trivet, Zuma and Hakkasan. Asami's career in sake started in 2002 at WSI New York as a sake specialist. When she moved to New York in 2001, she soon realised how much she doesn’t know about Japanese culture and sake. She has visited many sake brewers all over in Japan and learned the traditional culture of Japan. Asami played a key role in the growth of sake sales in NYC for WSI and helped to foster the Sake boom in New York City. She moved to London and opened the UK market from 2008. She has been judging IWC Sake Competition since 2010, currently judging as the position of panel chairman, US National Sake Appraisal 2024 judge. Asami had hands on Sake Brewing experience at the Masumi Brewery (Suwa, Japan). She is qualified WSET Sake level 3 Educator.

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Opened in April 2023, Fortnum's Food & Drink Studio is a space dedicated to the search for extraordinary food and drink experiences.

Enjoy unmissable masterclasses and intimate dining experiences hosted by some of the world's best chefs. Live demonstrations led by major names in food and drink. Illuminating conversations with makers and creatives who share our passion for all things delicious. The chance to grab an apron and grow your own culinary skills with a little help from the experts.

For a full list of upcoming events visit: https://www.fortnumandmason.com/events