Level IV Master Mezcalier
EC0313 - Mezcal Fabrication
Level IV of the Master Mezcalier certification
This is the fourth course in the Master Mezcalier cirriculum and will require one week on-site in Oaxaca, visiting Palenques and learning from the Masters.
Upon completion of this week-long course and an exam, students will graduate and earn the coveted Master Mezcalier certification.
The date for this level is October 12th to the 16th. You must be enrolled or have completed the first three levels AND granted approval by a licensed instructor before signing up for Level IV.
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.
Enrollment Requirements and Fees
Level IV Master Mezcalier is the fourth level of study. The prerequisites required are the first three levels enrolled or completed, in addition to receiving approval and recommendation from a licensed instructor. This class is a once in a lifetime experience in Oaxaca learning from the master distillers who fabricate mezcal and getting the opportunity that few foreigners receive: to directly help and learn through experience, the process of fabrication.
The fee for enrollment in the course is a $500 deposit. This deposit is refundable up to one month before the start of the class. If you must drop out due to an emergency with less than a month notice, the deposit is forfeit. We always recommend a third-party trip insurance.
If you fail the final exam, a retake fee of $100 will be required if you wish to attempt the exam again.
Pictures from Level IV - March 2026
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