sake sommelier; master of sake
A professional title for an expert in sake tasting and service, similar to a wine sommelier. Often used in the context of Japanese cuisine and sake appreciation.
See also: 利酒師
He holds a sake sommelier certification.
Enjoy sake selected by a master of sake.
Compound of 酒 (sake) and 匠 (master, artisan). The term likely emerged in modern times with the formalization of sake tasting as a profession.