WSET® Level 3 Award in Sake

An advanced level qualification for professionals working with sake or sake enthusiasts. For individuals seeking to develop their expertise in sake, this qualification will provide you with a detailed understanding of the production methods that affect the style, quality and price of sake. Upon completion you will be able to assess sakes accurately, and use this information and your understanding of sakes to make authoritative recommendations. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

Unit 1

• The main techniques that are used in the production of sake and how they influence style and quality
• The principal and specialty
• categories of sake
• The sake industry and the commercial importance of sake in the Japanese and export markets
• The principles behind the storage,
• selection and service of sake

Unit 2

• How to taste sake, and evaluate quality, identity and price, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake® (SAT)
• You will be exploring 20 types of sakes during the course.