Registration closes April 7th.

Cordial invitation for continued education to all mezcal geeks & spirits nerds:

Master of Agave Spirits Educator Oscar Adrian Montes Iga will be in Tucson during the 2025 Agave Heritage Festival in April, hosting for the first time a four day in-person intensive seminar for Mezcal Specialist (L1) and Mezcal Sommelier (L2) certifications accredited by Anahuac University & Cordon Bleu with the Agave Spirits Institute.

What to expect?

Cosmology and History of Mayahuel and maguey.

History of Pulque & Tequila.

Oaxaca’s terroir, culture, history, traditions, production methodology and Agave biodiversity.

Sustainability and ethical practices.

Distillation basics, production techniques, key terms and concepts, styles.

Mezcal Denomination of Origin legal categories and classes.

Fine Spirits Sommelier and Food Pairing concepts.

Technical organoleptic sensory analysis and evaluation skills.

Professional network.

and much more!

16 contact hours.

(8 theoretical/8 laboratory)

28 Agave Spirits samples.

28 Technical tasting sheets.

Mezcal Specialist handbook.

Mezcal Sommelier handbook.

Examination for Certification + ASI lapel pins.

You can register for each Level individually, or check out under the "Bundle" pricing to save $100 off registration for both certifications (L1 is required to attend L2).

Only 10 seats available.

Examination at the end of class for certification + lapel pins.

- - - - GENERAL TASTING ROOM COURTESY ETIQUETTE:

Please avoid wearing perfume and cologne, scented lotions and creams, heavy lipstick, distracting make-up, or heavily fragranced hair, deodorant, or aromatized body products.

THANK YOU!

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ABOUTS:

Uncorked Vintage Academia's educational tasting series is presented by Oscar A. Montes Iga; Master of Agave Spirits. He's a Certified Spirits Judge; an International Wine & Spirits Guild Certified Senior Wine & Spirits Instructor; Guild Master Candidate, Guild Certified Executive Wine & Fine Spirits Sommelier; United States Bartenders' Guild Certified Spirits Professional; Certified Wine and Spirits Specialist by the Society of Wine Educators, Certified Executive Bourbon Steward by the Stave & Thief Society, WSET Advanced Spirits Awardee; Single Malt Whisky Diplomate by the Edinburgh Whisky Academy; Certified Specialist in Cognac, Pisco, Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey, American Single Malt, and Gin - and he's also a luxury sommelier specialized in Caviar, Cheese, Cider, Sake, Beer, and Tea.

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the fine print:

- Presenter/Instructor is traveling from outside the state, therefore the class requires a minimum attendance of 5 registrants in order to be successful. Should we not reach this minimum, class will be postponed, and purchases refunded.

Space is limited to 10 registrants. Don't delay your booking!