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Rum Ambassador
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Certified Rum Ambassador™
  • Classroom Cost: $295.00
  • Online Cost: $195.00

Course Details

Duration:

Classroom: 8 hours. Online ZOOM: 8 hours. Online Selfstudy: Led by an Online Educator with 6-month access.
Includes:

What’s Included with Your Course

Discover, taste, and grow your confidence with the Academy of Wine & Spirits.

Every course includes:

  • A comprehensive digital textbook
  • Classroom learning, self-paced online study, or live Zoom classes, depending on your course
  • An online examination
  • A verified digital certificate and badge upon successful completion, with lifetime access
  • Classroom courses also include carefully selected samples, depending on your course.
  • Your credentials are always ready to verify, download, print, and share—on LinkedIn, your CV, or wherever your next opportunity takes you.

Make It Extra Special

Choose the Premium Certification Pack at checkout for a printed course booklet, premium printed certificate, and Academy of Wine & Spirits lapel pin.

Learn anywhere. Celebrate your achievement for life.

 

Unlock the world of rum with The Rum Ambassador course, a comprehensive and engaging training program designed for enthusiasts and professionals alike who are looking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of rum. This six-hour course, broken down into manageable modules, will take you on a journey through the history, production, and varieties of rum, while also covering the essentials of rum tasting and cocktail mixing.

What's Covered

During this enriching masterclass, participants will:

Introduction to Rum

History and origins of rum

The importance of rum in the global spirits market

Rum Production

Key ingredients and the fermentation process

Distillation methods and their impact on flavor

Aging and maturation

Rum Classification

Classification of rum

Regional differences and their influence on rum styles

The role of additives in rum

Rum Tasting

The principles of rum tasting

How to assess rum quality and identify faults

Tasting session with a selection of rums

Cocktails and Mixology

The role of rum in classic and contemporary cocktails

Essential mixing techniques and presentation tips

Hands-on cocktail making session

The Business of Rum

Key players in the rum industry

Trends and challenges in the rum market

How to promote and sell rum

Course Benefits

Gain a comprehensive understanding of rum, its production, and its various styles

Develop the skills to taste and assess the quality of rum

Learn the insights of rum cocktail making and mixology

Understand the business aspects of the rum industry

Tasting Samples

Explore a comprehensive lineup of 16+ rums, carefully selected to showcase production methods, regional styles, raw material influence, and maturation techniques. This is not a sipping tour—it’s a sensory deep-dive into the true DNA of rum.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in rum, from enthusiasts looking to expand their knowledge to professionals working in the hospitality, retail, or beverage industry. Whether you are a bartender, a sommelier, or simply a rum lover, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a true rum ambassador.

Assessment

The exam takes place in the last session of the course. The exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions to be completed in 60 minutes. To pass you must correctly answer 70% of the questions. 

Certification

Certified Rum Ambassador™, inteternationaly UK certifved via CPD & endorsed by WIRSPA, ACR! 

WRISPA, West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers Association Inc. 

ACR, The Authenthic Caribbean Rum Marque

What’s Next:

Certified Rum Sommelier™or Certified Rum Educator™, inteternationaly UK certifved via CPD & endorsed by WIRSPA, ACR! 

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