Level 2: Certified Mezcal Sommelier Seminar

Certification: Mezcal Sommelier Certificate | ASI’s Level 2 Pin

Pre-Requisite: Level 1 - Mezcal Specialist Certification Seminar

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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.

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.

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.

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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

Target Students

Registration for the Mezcal Specialist 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
• retail sectors of the food and beverage industry

And anyone considering a career as a professional sommelier, or anyone interested in learning more about agave spirits history, production, service standards, and food pairing concepts.

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