Daniel possesses a rich knowledge of the Mezcal world, it is evident he is passionate about sharing historic and cultural insights regarding one of the most intriguing spirits in the world. Cheers!

I'm opening a Mezcal & Tequila Bar and have a fondness for being the Queen of whatever I do, so I was thrilled to find Agave Spirits Institute and beyond thrilled to find the line of Sommelier courses. I've been drinking agave for many years and love to learn but this is a whole different depth of the pool. I'm about to finish the final course, Level 4, in Oaxaca with Daniel and his fantastic cadre of instructors: wine sommeliers, a liquor industry expert, a microbiologist, a chemist, a history professor, Oaxacan gastronomy guide, and a few others I haven't met yet. It's so much cooler and more informative than I could have imagined. Daniel is personal and relatable, and extremely knowledgeable. He has depths of experience that make you want to just sit and listen to him talk about agaves - with a copita de Mezcal, of course.

As a Mezcal enthusiast, and content producer I wanted to take my understanding of mezcal and agave spirits to the next level. The Agave Spirits Institute was a no brainer for me, furthermore it completely exceeded my expectations. The level of professionalism from the instructors, substantial information, the real world examples and experience they bring to the table are mind-blowing. Everything I've learned in the program has 100% propelled me further into the wonderful world of agave spirits, and the ASI certifications have provided credibility to the work that I do. I absolutely recommend this program to professionals and enthusiast alike!

I started my Mezcal experience in 2016 when I didn’t know much about this nectar of gods, as I lovingly refer to it, and good stuff was so hard to find! Now years later, finding this course has led to much more exploration and tastings and discovery. The depth and detail that each course unfolds into has been such a pleasant experience especially when you realize it’s an international agave experience! If you’re a connoisseur you’ll enjoy learning and engaging, if you’re not, learning and engaging and meeting others with the same passion as you is pure delight! You realize you’re not alone on this gorgeous planet of ours! I highly recommend that you gift yourself with this experience if you’re into agave spirits. The integrity and the conversations are bar none.