As you may know, mezcal consumption in the United States
surpassed Mexico for the first time ever. Considering tequila is a $3 billion industry and mezcal is a $90 million industry in the US, there is no better time to get educated on why agave spirits are so important.
In this class led by Certified Sommelier and Mezcalier Daniel Rodriguez, you will learn practical and theoretical information necessary to understand the process from a wild-harvested plant to the final agave spirit. Expect to learn about the following topics in a condensed class on agave spirits:
· Understanding Organoleptic Evaluation
· Mezcal Denomination of Origin
· Diversity of Agave Species
· Differences Between Mezcal + Tequila
· Artisanal, Industrial and Ancestral Production of Mezcal
· Professional Evaluation of Mezcal (14 different mezcal styles)
· Analysis of Qualities and Faults in Mezcal
Founded in 2020,
Agave Spirits Institute (ASI) was founded with the mission of educating ambassadors of agave spirits by sharing and protecting ancestral knowledge, understanding quality, and preserving the biodiversity of the agave plant. The ASI Mezcal Certification Course uses proprietary evaluation methodology designed after the INAO technical sensory techniques.
