Instructor JAKE AHN
CEO, SCENTONE Aroma Standard
Master Trainer, Global Flavorist Program
Author, “Wine Tasting & Sommelier”
Jake Ahn is the founder of SCENTONE and creator of the SCENTONE Flavor Map, a pioneering tool in sensory training that has been certified by the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA). With his extensive experiences in sensory science, Jake has developed methods that integrate scientific analysis, such as gas and liquid chromatography, to precisely identify and categorize flavor profiles. His approach is widely recognized in global certification programs, including those by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), and has transformed sensory training in wine, coffee, tea and beer. Jake’s expertise ensures a scientific yet more accessible approach for learners to understanding wine through the fundamentals of wine aromas, flavor nuances, and optimized sensory evaluation techniques.