An exclusive masterclass led by Erika Haigh, a renowned sake expert and passionate advocate for Japanese craftsmanship.
Immersing interested parties to deepen their appreciation, having introduced the fundamentals of sake, whilst providing guidance through history, brewing process, and displaying how to identify the styles that best suit one’s palate.
Elevating this journey, Aki restaurant served carefully curated small bites, expertly paired to showcase how sake enhances and complements different flavours. Learning further, the art of pairing, uncovering the delicate balance between sake and food, and gaining the confidence to explore this centuries-old beverages.
ERIKA HAIGH
Erika Haigh is first and foremost a sake educator, dedicated to spotlighting the intricacies of Japanese drinking culture. Born and raised in Japan, her professional and personal trajectory has taken her around the world. Now living in London, Erika is an international kikisake-shi sommelier (SSI), the founder of Mai; a boutique Japanese fine sake merchant and co-owner of Moto; the UK’s first independent Japanese sake bar, shop & eatery.
Erika earned her stripes by achieving a WSET Level 3 qualification in wine and sake respectively and is currently a sake judge in the International Wine Challenge. Alongside this, Erika serves as a committee member for the British Sake Association, advises on specialist sake projects for companies in Japan and the UK, delivers speaking engagements and consults on leading hospitality initiatives globally.
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