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WSET 3 in Sake in English in Paris
Taking the WSET Level 3 Award in Sake means gaining advanced expertise that is internationally recognised.
You will explore in detail the natural and human factors that influence the style, quality, and price of sake, and develop a comprehensive understanding of Japan major sake regions.
By the end of this course, you will be able to describe and explain the characteristics of the japanese sakes, answer client or partner questions with authority, and make well-informed recommendations suited to a wide range of professional contexts.
WSET LEVEL 3 IN SAKE : ADVANCED LEVEL
Become a true sake expert with a demanding, enriching, and internationally certified qualification.
The WSET Level 3 Award in Sake is designed to offer a challenging and rewarding learning experience, combining academic rigor with the nuanced art of sake appreciation. It is aimed at professionals working in the beverage and hospitality industries, passionate enthusiasts wishing to master the category, and those pursuing specialized careers in sake distribution, sommelierie, or production.
Our educatoris a recognised sake specialist from WSET London—both passionate and pedagogical—holding top-tier international credentials. Her expertise and dynamic teaching methods make complex technical concepts accessible while maintaining the precise standards required for this internationally respected qualification.
At the heart of the course lies the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake (SAT). The sakes are curated with meticulous care, featuring benchmark examples across diverse styles—from pristine Daiginjo and traditional Kimoto or Yamahai styles to unpasteurized, aged, and craft regional expressions. This structured approach helps you build a precise vocabulary to analyze clarity, aromatic complexity, sweetness, acidity, umami, and structural finish.
We strictly limit class sizes to no more than 10 participants. This intimate format fosters lively exchange, tailored feedback during tasting calibration, and individual guidance to ensure complete mastery of both the theoretical examination and tasting assessment.
Enrolling in the WSET Level 3 Award in Sake is an opportunity to build authoritative, globally recognised expertise while enjoying unique moments of discovery and connection. It is a defining milestone in both your professional and personal journey.
TASTINGS
You taste 45 sakes from the greatest regions and producers of Japan. We carefully select our sake, most of which are made from local family breweries.
| Samples tasted: | 45 sake |
| Capacity: | 10 people |
| Duration: | 90 hours |
| Detailed Terms and Conditions: | Learn More |
1490,00 €
Additional information
Who is the training aimed at ?
This advanced course is ideal for professionals working in the sake industry as well as serious sake enthusiasts.
Objectives and program
Unit 1: The theory of sake - Understand the principal factors involved in the production of sake and how they influence style and quality. - Understand the key characteristics, labelling terms and factors influencing the style and quality of the principal and speciality categories of sake. - Know the role of the principal sake trade organisations in Japan and the commercial importance of sake in the Japanese and export markets. - Demonstrate the ability to provide information and advice about sake. Unit 2: The analytical tasting of sake - Describe the key characteristics of the principal grades of sake and selected speciality sakes, and use the description to assess the quality and identify production techniques using the Systematic Approch to Tasting®
The structure of the course
The WSET 3 in sake training includes 30 hours of classroom lessons, taught by certified trainers, and 60 hours of personal work. The course takes place over two weeks. It consists of a first 3-day session, followed by a break dedicated to practice and preparation for your WSET test. The second 3-day session ends with your WSET exam. Your WSET teaching materials will be given to you when you register, to allow you to prepare for your session. You will find the essential points covered during the training, as well as tasting grids and self-assessment exercises. We recommend a minimum of 60 hours of personal work in preparation for your training.
Assessments and certificates
At the end of your session, you will be assessed on the knowledge acquired during a closed book test. To pass unit 1, you will have to answer 50 multiple choice questions, as well as four short written questions in 2 hours. To pass unit 2, you will be subject to a blind tasting test of two wines, during which you will be asked to describe a wine precisely and to analyse its quality. To get your WSET 3 certificate, you will have to answer 55% of the questions properly for each of the units. The success rate for the exam by Weeno in 2025 is 100% in tasting and 85% in theory. In the event that you fail the exam, it is possible to take it again. The cost of registration for a resit is 170 euros for the theory test and 170 euros for the practical test, 340 euros in total if you have to re-sit both tests.
Access and prerequisites
Having obtained the WSET 2 Award in Sake or being able to prove an equivalent level of knowledge is strongly suggested in order to succeed in this training. You must be 18 years old to register. Excellent comprehension and writing in the selected language are also encouraged to follow the training. Our trainings are accessible to disabled persons. If you have a disability or require special adaptations that fall within our scope of action, please contact us at [email protected]. We will study together the best possible solution. By registering you acknowledge having read and accepted our general conditions of sale and internal rules.
Satisfaction rate
The participants awarded a global satisfaction note of 5/5 in 2025.
