Level 1: Certified Mezcal Specialist (taught by Glenn Pollak)

Price From: $775 USD

This course is designed for professionals and amateurs interested in developing their organoleptic analysis skills and gaining a deeper theoretical knowledge of the world of mezcal. Students are invited to awaken their olfactory abilities and become experts in everything there is to know about the Denomination of Origin Mezcal and its associated states.

This course is taught by Glenn Pollak in-person in Denver, Colorado. 

Instructors

Glenn Pollak

Glenn Pollak

INSTRUCTOR PARTNER

COLORADO FIELD MARKET

ASI - Master of Agave Spirits Diplomate 
BAR - Bar Ready | Beverage Alcohol Resource
CCP - Certified Beer Server
CMS - Introductory Sommelier
 

Syllabus

  1. Agave history, etymology, and diversity
  2. Mezcal Denomination of Origin (D.O), categories, and styles
  3. History of Tequila
  4. States with Mezcal Denominations of Origin 
  5. Organoleptic tasting of all Mezcal D.O. styles

Includes

  • 8 Hours of  In-Person Instruction
  • 14 Vials of Mezcal for Evaluation
  • Level 1 Course Booklet
  • 14 Organoleptic Tasting Guides

Certification

Mezcal Specialist Certificate

ASI’s Level 1 Pin

Kit you receive

AVAILABLE DATES

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*Please keep in mind this course includes a Course Kit which will take 7-10 business days to deliver.

On-Site

onsite - English

3th & 4th FEBRUARY 2025 4:00 pm MST

BUY $775 USD
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