Join us for an exclusive Sake Tasting Workshop on Thursday, April 10th, hosted in collaboration with our 2025 Patron Member – Yamamori.
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Date: Thursday, April 10th
Time: 6.30p.m. (door open from 6 p.m.)
Venue: Yamamori North City / Tengu, 37 Strand Street Great, North City, Dublin 1, D01 TR20
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This event will be a unique blend of networking and an immersive sake-tasting experience together with Sake Sommelier Sarika Seki Hussey, a certified expert with multiple prestigious Sake and Shochu qualifications from the Sake Service Institute (SSI). You will have the chance to explore a curated selection of premium Japanese sake, each paired with a thoughtfully crafted food pairing by Yamamori.
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Whether you are a sake enthusiast or a curious beginner, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of spring, meet like-minded individuals, and expand your sake knowledge.
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Both IJA members and non-members are welcome! This is a fantastic opportunity to network, connect, and enjoy an evening of exceptional flavours in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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Event details
* Doors Open: 6 p.m.
* Event Start: 6.30 p.m. (Networking time)
* Sake Workshop & Food Pairing: 7 – 9 p.m.
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Sake & Food Pairing Menu
* Sparkling Sake – MIO Sparkling + Edamame
* Aromatic Sake – Dassai 45 + Katsuo Tataki
* Refreshing Sake – Junmai Kojo + Unagi & Foie Gras
* Rich Sake – Taruzake Junmai + Octopus Balls
* Dessert Sake – Nigori Umeshu + Vanilla Ice Cream
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About Sarika Seki Hussey
A former United Nations official, Sarika spent a decade working in Gender Equality and Urban Development across Kenya, Thailand, and Vietnam. She is a certified SSI Official Sake and Shochu Lecturer and a Doburoku Ambassador in Japan. Sarika has collaborated on sake education with institutions like MIT Japan Program, Polish Vodka Museum, and Harvard Business School. With a global footprint spanning 60+ countries and 13 residences across four continents, she brings a truly international perspective to the world of sake.
For more information, please click here!
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Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind sake experience – an evening of flavours, culture, and great company at Yamamori.
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We look forward to welcoming you!
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