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From Raw Agave to Finished Spirit
Agave spirits production involves much more than operating a still. The program follows the entire production chain and the technical decisions that shape the final spirit.
How the Program Works
19 Weeks of Online Training
Live Classes + Recorded Access
Live Classes + Recorded Access
Study each stage of agave spirits production and the technical principles behind the process. Live classes run from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Mexico City time.
Live Classes + Recorded Access
Live Classes + Recorded Access
Live Classes + Recorded Access
Ask questions during live sessions. If you cannot attend, each class is recorded so you can continue without losing the sequence.
5 Days of Hands-On Production
Live Classes + Recorded Access
5 Days of Hands-On Production
Complete the program in Ejutla de Crespo, Oaxaca, working with local agave and traditional production methods from March 15–19, 2027.
What You'll Learn
Agave as a Raw Material
Agave as a Raw Material
Agave as a Raw Material
- Species, maturity, carbohydrates, harvesting, piñas and factors affecting yield and spirit quality.
Cooking & Conversion
Agave as a Raw Material
Agave as a Raw Material
- Traditional cooking, pit ovens, heat transfer, inulin and conversion of agave carbohydrates.
Milling & Extraction
Agave as a Raw Material
Milling & Extraction
- Crushing, milling, shredding, extraction, juices and agave fibers (bagazo).
Agave Fermentation
Agave Fermentation
Milling & Extraction
- Vessels, native yeast, pitched yeast, nutrition, pH, temperature, monitoring and troubleshooting.
Distillation
Agave Fermentation
Distillation
- Still configurations, copper equipment, ancient clay, first and second distillation, low wines and spirit runs.
Cuts
Agave Fermentation
Distillation
- Heads, hearts and tails, fraction collection, sensory evaluation and production decisions.
5 days activities
Five days of production work in Ejutla de Crespo, Oaxaca. You will work with local agave and participate directly in the stages involved in producing an agave spirit.
Purpose
The purpose of this week is to connect the technical principles studied during the previous 19 weeks with the physical reality of working with agave, fermentation vessels, traditional equipment and distillation.
Hands on work week
This is a production week, not a tasting course or a distillery tour.
Built for People Who Want to Produce
People Entering Distilling
People Entering Distilling
People Entering Distilling
Learn the complete process from the beginning. No previous distilling experience required.
Distillers & Brewers
People Entering Distilling
People Entering Distilling
Already understand fermentation or distillation? Learn how the process changes when working specifically with agave.
Distillery Owners & Entrepreneurs
Agave Growers & Production Professionals
Agave Growers & Production Professionals
Develop the technical foundation for an agave spirits project or future distillery.
Agave Growers & Production Professionals
Agave Growers & Production Professionals
Agave Growers & Production Professionals
Understand how raw material decisions affect processing, yield and the finished spirit.