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Certified Armagnac Ambassador™
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Certified Armagnac Specialist™
  • Classroom Cost: $295.00
  • Online Cost: $195.00

Course Details

Duration:

Classroom: 6 hours. Online ZOOM: 6 hours. Online Selfstudy: Led by an Online Educator with 6-month access.
Includes:

Classroom: 12 Armagnac Samples, Printed Text Book, Online Exam, Digital Certificate. Online: , Online Zoom Platform, Digital Book, Online Exam, Digital Certificate. Want the full experience? You can add a printed course booklet, official printed certificate, and a lapel pin to your booking during checkout—just tick the box before completing your order.

What’s Covered

During this immersive course, participants will explore:

The history and cultural significance of Armagnac

Key grape varieties and terroirs of Gascony

Traditional vs. modern production methods

Distillation using the continuous Armagnac alambic

Maturation, aging classifications, and the role of oak

Classification by crus (Bas-Armagnac, Ténarèze, Haut-Armagnac)

Sensory analysis techniques and tasting structure

The positioning of Armagnac in the global spirits market

How to communicate and sell Armagnac effectively

Tasting Samples

Twelve jaw-dropping Armagnacs spanning:

Young and vibrant VS styles

Rich, layered XO and Hors d’Age

Single vintage (millésimé) bottlings

Comparative terroir tasting

Distillation and aging influence examples
Each sample is a history lesson in a glass. Expect fireworks.

Who Should Attend

Perfect for:

Sommeliers, bartenders, and spirits educators

Retail professionals, importers, and brand advocates

Enthusiasts ready to take their Armagnac obsession pro

Anyone who thinks Cognac gets too much airtime

Assessment

A 68-question multiple choice exam at the end of the course
Pass mark: 70%
Duration: 60 minutes
(You got this—especially after 12 Armagnacs.)

Certification

Certified Armagnac Specialst™
Internationally recognized via CPD UK & supported by BNIA (Bureau National Interprofessionnel de l'Armagnac)
Yes, this is the real Gascon deal.

Course Cost

Classroom: $295

Online: $195

What’s Next?

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