WSET Level 3 in Sake Course

The WSET Level 3 Award in Sake is an immersive, advanced course designed for those ready to deepen their understanding of Japan’s most intricate and expressive beverage. Moving well beyond the fundamentals, students explore how production choices—from rice polishing and fermentation techniques to maturation—shape style, quality, and value. 

WSET Level 3 in sake Course IN-person

WSET Level 3 in Sake Course In Person Oregon
$1,645.00

October 19 - 22, 2026. Portland, OR.

  • PORTLAND, OR
    Dates: October 19, 20, 21, 2026; 9:30am to 5:00pm
    Location: The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR

  • Ideal for both industry professionals and dedicated enthusiasts, Level 3 in Sake sharpens tasting skills while expanding your perspective on the global drinks landscape—bringing together tradition, innovation, and a deeper connection to how sake is made and enjoyed.

  • Students choose Wine and Drinks Academy for WSET Level 3 in Sake because we’ve been part of this course from the very beginning—one of the first schools to offer it, and continuously refining how it’s taught.

    Our approach is focused, tasting-driven, and built for real understanding. You’ll actively develop the ability to assess quality, communicate with precision, and succeed on the exam.

  • This course is led by experienced sake educators who combine deep expertise with a talent for dynamic, engaging teaching. They don’t just know the material—they bring it to life through guided tastings, real-world context, and interactive discussion that makes complex concepts clear and memorable.

  • This is a highly interactive learning experience, combining guided tastings with structured analysis to build both sensory confidence and technical precision. Through comparative flights, group discussion, and applied exercises, students develop the ability to assess sake at a professional level and communicate their insights clearly.

    WSET Level 3 in Sake Course Specification

    • WSET Level 3 in Sake Course Study Pack (textbook, study guide, and Systematic Approach to Tasting Card)

    • Supportive online pre-learning module

    • Guided tasting of over 30 distinctive sake styles

    • Certification exam, WSET Level 3 in Sake Certificate and Badge

  • The WSET Level 3 Award in Sake exam is designed to test both your theoretical understanding and your ability to apply it in a structured, professional way.

    The theory portion combines multiple-choice questions with short written answers, requiring you to explain key concepts like production methods, style, quality, and factors that influence flavor. It’s not just recall—you’re expected to think critically and communicate clearly.

    The tasting exam is equally important. Using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT), you’ll assess two sakes.

    A score of 55% or higher is required to achieve a Pass. Students who score a 65% to 79% are awarded a Pass with Merit and students who score an 80% or higher are awarded a Pass with Distinction.

    This exam is taken on the final day of class. In order to be successful, it’s essential you begin your studies at least 1 month in advance.

  • Because advance study is key to success, students must register at least one month in advance.