Level 4: Master of Agave Spirits Diploma Program
Price From: $4,200 USD
This course is designed specifically for Agave Spirits Advisors who have completed the Level 3 course offered by the Agave Spirits Institute. Over the course of a week in Oaxaca, students will hone their fine spirits sommelier abilities and become masters of organoleptic analysis skills, gaining profound understanding of Oaxaca and its mezcal-production regions. With the unparalleled access to the maestro mezcaleros, microbiologists, producers, chefs and mixologists teaching the Master course, students will enjoy an unforgettable experience in Oaxaca, concluding their experience by designing an original cocktail using the sensory techniques crucial to any agave spirits professional.
Upon successful completion of a theoretical (1), deductive tasting (2), and formal practical (3) examinations, students will be awarded the coveted title of Master of Agave Spirits at a graduation ceremony held in Oaxaca.
Instructors
Daniel Rodríguez
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION | Founder
MEXICO CITY , OAXACA, QUERETARO
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Oscar A. Montes Iga
DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
Co-founder
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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Syllabus
IMPARTED BY
9 Specialized Professors
Includes
- 6 Days of Instruction in Oaxaca
- Private Transportation to Course Sites
- All Meals During Course Times
- Visits to 3 Mezcal Production Areas
- Seminars in Microbiology, History, Gastronomy, Chemistry, and Formal Service
- Cocktail Workshop
Certification
Master of Agave Spirits Diploma
ASI’s Master of Agave Spirits Pin
Graduation Ceremony upon completion of a theoretical, practical and sensory examination.
Tutoring and re-examination fees:
$200 - Theory
$200 - Tasting
$500 - Theory and Tasting
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.