Learn all about the facinating beverage from Japan: Sake.
WSET Level 3 Award in Sake is a unique course in Scandinavia held to raise the professional knowledge about sake. Come and learn about different styles of sake, sake rice, food pairings and the fascinating world of sake.
The course is from Wine and Spirit Educations Trust, a well known educator from England that now provides courses in 60 different countries. The course is held and examined in english.
The lecturer is Åke Nordgren, appointed Sake Samurai by The Sake Samurai Association Japan and Advanced Sake Specialist.
The price covers the course material, breakfast, lunch, coffe and the sake we try.
Course information
The course is on total of three days between 9:30-17:00 and an examination will be held on the third day. If you pass the examination you will receive a pin and a certificate from WSET.
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)
- Course delivery
- This qualification has a minimum requirement of 42.25 hours of study time, including 16 hours of classroom or online delivery time with a WSET course provider.*
*Delivery will vary by course provider, however, this is the minimum requirement that should be met.
Assessment
Unit 1 is assessed by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions and a paper of short written answers. Unit 2 is assessed by a blind tasting of two sakes.
Do you want to learn all about sake – the fascinating beverage from Japan? Then WSET Level 3 Award in Sake is the right choice for you. If you want to know more, contact us at info@vinkallan.se.