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Rum Sommelier
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Rum Sommelier ™
  • Classroom Cost: $595.00
  • Online Cost: $495.00

Course Details

Duration:

Classroom: 18 hours. Online ZOOM: 18 hours.
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.

 

What's Covered

Palate Training with 36+ Rums

During the workshop, you will be guided through a curated tasting of over 36 distinctive rums. This extensive palate training will expose you to a wide range of flavors, aromas, and profiles, ensuring you develop a nuanced understanding of rum's complexity.

Blind Tasting Exam

Your tasting skills will be put to the test in a challenging blind tasting exam. You will be required to identify and analyze two different rums, demonstrating your ability to discern subtle differences and articulate your findings with precision.

Service Skills Assessment

Exemplary service is a hallmark of a true sommelier. In this assessment, you will showcase your proficiency in rum service, from proper pouring techniques to creating an engaging and informative experience for guests. This practical evaluation ensures you are well-prepared to deliver outstanding service in any setting.

500-Word Essay on Rum

To further solidify your understanding and passion for rum, you will write a 500-word essay on a specified topic related to rum. This essay will allow you to explore and articulate your insights, demonstrating both your knowledge and your ability to communicate effectively about this captivating spirit.

2024 Topics Release

Stay ahead of the curve with our ever-evolving curriculum. We will release the 2024 essay topics in September 2024, ensuring the content is fresh, relevant, and reflective of the latest trends and developments in the rum world.

Why Enroll?

Expert Guidance: Learn from seasoned professionals and rum connoisseurs who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the course.

Comprehensive Training: Gain a deep and well-rounded understanding of rum through practical and theoretical learning.

Certification: Upon successful completion, earn a prestigious certification that distinguishes you as a qualified Rum Sommelier.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow rum enthusiasts and industry professionals, expanding your network and opening new opportunities.

Join us in this extraordinary journey and become a certified Rum Sommelier, ready to share your passion and expertise with the world.

Certification

Receive a Rum Sommelier™ certificate certified through CPD (UK) & endorsed by WIRSPAupon successful completion of the exam.

WRISPA, West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers Association Inc. 

ACR, The Authenthic Caribbean Rum Marque

CPD, Continuing Professional Development

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