Master Mezcalier Certification

In association with the Asociación Pro-Cultura de Mezcal A.C.

Mezcal and Agave Spirits certification and education program

Master Mezcalier is the world's leading education and certification body for mezcal expertise.

The certification was created in 2009 to set and maintain high educational standards for mezcal professionals, providing credentials comparable to those in the wine industry. Prior to the creation of Master Mezcalier, there had been no internationally recognized education and certification program dedicated to the wide category of mezcal; a category of spirits with a high level of complexity and which contains so many agave varietals.
The Master Mezcalier program was developed and created by the Competency Management Committee "El servicio del Mezcal" and led by the Pro-Culture Mezcal Association A.C. This certification is endorsed by SEP (Mexican Ministry of Education), through CONOCER, as well as the Conservatory of Mexican Gastronomic Culture A.C. and COMANDO.

There are four levels required to obtain "Master Mezcalier" certification. Level 1 is currently offered in English, with levels 2-4 to follow shortly.

The Master Mezcalier program was developed and created by the Competency Management Committee "El servicio del Mezcal" and led by the Pro-Culture Mezcal Association A.C. This certification is endorsed by SEP (Mexican Ministry of Education), through CONOCER, as well as the Conservatory of Mexican Gastronomic Culture A.C. and COMANDO.
This certification currently consists of 4 levels, the first 3 of which are currently being offered in-person and in English, in the historical city of New Orleans. New Orleans is the city where the craft cocktail was born, and you will find many establishments honoring the history of spirits such as whiskey, gin, and mezcal.
The certification was created to set and maintain high educational standards for mezcal professionals, providing credentials comparable to those in the wine industry. Prior to the creation of Master Mezcalier, there had been no internationally recognized education and certification program dedicated to the wide category of mezcal; a category of spirits with a high level of complexity and which contains so many agave varietals.

Explore the Program Details

Level 1 – EC623 Intro to Mezcal and Agave Spirits, now enrolling for February -2024 TBD in New Orleans, Louisiana

Level IIMezcal Mixology, 2024 dates TBA

Level IIICulture and Mezcal – 2024 dates TBA

Level IVOn site Mezcal fabrication in Oaxaca, Mexico – Classes in English TBA

Level I - EC623

Introduction to Agave Spirits

Level II

Mezcal Mixology

Level III

Culture and mezcal

Level IV

On site in Oaxaca

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