Level 2: Certified Mezcal Sommelier Seminar

Price From: $850 USD

This course is intended for Mezcal Specialists who have already taken the ASI Level 1 seminar and are interested in furthering their understanding of Oaxaca’s wild agaves. Over the course of the Level 2 certification, we will explore Oaxaca’s past, present and future, discussing the recent challenges and successes in agave spirits production in the region. This course will also delve into the proper service aspects of fine spirits such as mezcal, ranging from Michelin-star service to more rustic environments.

Upon completion of the course, the Certified Mezcal Sommelier will be well-versed in theory, service, and organoleptic analysis as they pertain to agave spirits craftsmanship.

Registration for the Mezcal Sommelier Course is open to anyone (over legal drinking age in their place of residence) in front-line hospitality industry, travel & tourism sectors, alcohol retailers, bars & restaurants, importers/exporters & brand ambassadors, wholesale, and retail sectors of the food and beverage industry, anyone considering a career as a professional sommelier, or supervisory/management/leadership positions -or anyone interested in learning more about agave spirits history, production, service standards, and food pairing concepts.

The course is intense and fast-paced, covering a lot of information (and by no means all) about the world of mezcal and other agave spirits, as well as several tasting exercises, and food pairing concepts.

PRE-REQUISITE:

Mezcal Specialist Certification +

Students must purchase a set of six (6) or twelve (12) ISO/INAO tasting glasses prior to the course.

Instructors

Daniel Rodríguez

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION | Founder

MEXICO CITY , OAXACA, QUERETARO

ASI - Master of Agave Spirits Educator
IWSG – Certified Executive Spirits Sommelier
IWSG – Certified Executive Wine Sommelier
IWSG – Guild Certified Wine & Spirits Instructor

CMS – Certified Sommelier

WSET - L2 Award

Oscar A. Montes Iga

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS

Co-founder

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

ASI – Master of Agave Spirits Educator

AAS – Food & Beverage Management Degree

AAS – Hospitality Management Degree

AAS – Travel & Tourism Management Degree

IWSG – Guild Certified Senior Wine & Spirits Instructor
IWSG – Guild Certified Executive Fine Spirits Sommelier

WSET – Advanced Spirits Awardee | Merit

CWM –Certified Spirits Judge

IBD – Spirits Sensory Analysis

SWE – Certified Specialist of Wine & Spirits

USBG – Guild Certified Spirits Professional

EWA – Single Malt Whisky Diplomate

EWA – American Single Malt Specialist

EWA – Scotch Whisky Specialist

EWA – Irish Whiskey Specialist

EWA – Gin Specialist

BNIC – Certified Cognac Specialist

PCP – Certified Pisco Specialist

SWE – Hospitality Beverage Specialist

STS – Certified Executive Bourbon Steward

APWSI – Certified Luxury Caviar Sommelier

ITA – Certified Tea Sommelier

ACA – Certified Cider Professional

WSET – Sake Award

CCP – Certified Beer Server

CMS – Certified Sommelier

RRS – Certified Rummelier

University of Lynchburg – Rum & Sugar Cane Spirits Graduate

Ashworth University – Nutrition, Diet & Health Science Diplomate

FIU School of Hospitality & Tourism Management – Future Proof Bar Training

Syllabus

History of Oaxaca
Wild Agaves in Oaxaca
Regions of Oaxaca for Mezcal Production
Biodiversity and Reforestation Philosophy
14 Vials of Mezcal for Evaluation
Ancestral Science Key Concepts
Sustainability Key Concepts

Includes

8 Hours of Live Online or In-Person Instruction
14 Vials of Mezcal for Evaluation
Level 2 Course Handbook
14 Organoleptic Tasting Guides

Benefits:

• Accredited by Anahuac University's School of Gastronomy in liaison with Le Cordon Bleu International.

• Taught exclusively by experienced Masters of Agave Spirits.

• Learn the ASI technical sensory evaluation technique with 4 hours of tasting laboratories.

• Sample a wide variety of agave species and cultivars in production

• Rare and exclusive Mezcals access.

• Certification and pin after completing your exam

• Understand quality balance and complexity, assess quality with your own skills

Certification

Mezcal Sommelier Certificate

ASI’s Level 2 Pin

The examination consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, fill in the blank, matching, and open ended paragraph questions reflecting the content of the course and handbook and must be completed within 40 minutes. A minimum score of 80% is required to earn the Mezcal Sommelier Certification and lapel pin.

After passing the Mezcal Sommelier Course and Examination, students are eligible to register for the Certified Agave Spirits Advisor Course and Examination.
Tutoring and re-examination fee: $200