WSET Level 3 Award in Sake (Toronto)

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.

What you’ll learn:

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)

For a full breakdown of the course, you can review the Specification here.

All prices are exclusive of tax. PLEASE NOTE: A set of 6 ISO glasses are required for this class.

Toronto 2026 Dates*

Mondays 10AM-5PM // March 16, March 23, March 30, April 13, April 20, April 27 (EXAM).

NO CLASS - April 6th

Location: Imanishi - 1330 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1Y1

This course will be taught by Mariko Tajiri!

**Please keep in mind, if we do not reach the minimum sign up numbers, we may need to cancel a course and will advise you of any changes as soon as possible

The cost of this course is $1632.84 // $1,445.00 + HST ($77.75 + $110.09)

*Please note, some of the taxes will be added upon check out, for a final total reflecting what is outlined above.