Level III Mezcalier
Mezcal: Culture and Tradition
Level III of the Master Mezcalier certification
The date for this level is July 2025, TBD, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The class is in person in the Central Business District.
The deadline for signing up for this class is June 31st, 2025 or until the class is full. 2026 dates are to be determined.
Program overview: Features and Benefits
Connoisseurs of Mezcal and service industry personnel endeavor to understand the multifaceted nature of mezcal, from the agave itself to the final distilled product. Over the last few decades, Mezcal has exploded in popularity, with more and more brands becoming available outside of Mexico. This has allowed the Mezcal professional as well as the enthusiast be exposed to more and more exciting varieties of Agave spirits.
The Master Mezcalier designation grants a formal title which is recognized internationally and is the only certification in the world endorsed by a governmental institution. SEP (Secretaría de Educación Pública) grants this title through CONOCER, CCGM A.C., (Conservatorio de la Cultura Gastrónomica Mexicana) and COMANDO (Comité Nacional para la Sustenabilidad del Maguey, Mezcal y Destiladoras de Origen)
Master Mezcalier establishes a universally recognized benchmark for proficiency in Mezcal appreciation. Candidates who complete the Master Mezcalier program benefit from a comprehensive knowledge base, as well as a wealth of tasting, professional, and networking prospects.
Master Mezcalier Level III classes are currently being taught in English in the historic city of New Orleans.
Mezcalier Level III: Cirriculum Overview
History
- Mayahuel, Pulque, and the legend of Mezcal
- History of Pulque
- Pulque, and agave spirit prohibition in Mexico
- History of the Oaxaca Valley
- Zapotec and Aztec heritage
- History of other mezcal producing regions of
Mexico: Puebla, Durango, Guerrero
Culture
- Zapotec origins
- Notable Maestro Mezcalero(a)s
- Family businesses
- Women in mezcal
- Sustainability
Food and Drink
- Gastronomy and Mezcal
- Food pairings
- Traditions
- Celebrations
Traditional Production Methods
- Clay Still distillation
- Pechuga
- Ensambles
In addition
- Further palate training
- Intro to blind tasting
Enrollment Requirements and Fees
Level III Mezcalier is the third level of study. There are no prerequisites to enrolling, however, completing Level I beforehand is highly recommended. This class is a selected elective which, along with completion of Level I and II, provides the required credits to enroll in Level IV. This class is also very valuable as a standalone class. It encompasses a deep dive into the culture and tradition of mezcal production.
The fee for enrollment in the course is $400. There is little risk involved as you can cancel within a month of the start date and receive a 90% refund.
If you fail the final exam, a retake fee of $100 will be required if you wish to attempt the exam again.
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