What you'll learn

✓ Gascony and seven centuries of Armagnac ✓ The base wine and the alambic armagnacais ✓ Oak, cellars and the angels’ share ✓ Ages, vintages and how to read an Armagnac label ✓ Serving Armagnac neat, long and with food

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Who it's for

Brandy lovers, curious drinkers and hospitality staff who want a fast, friendly introduction to Armagnac. No experience needed. You must be of legal drinking age (18+ or the legal age where you live) to take part in the tastings.

Curriculum

6 Chapters · 8 Lessons

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      Welcome to Certified Armagnac Musketeer™

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      About your educator

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      Gascony and seven centuries of Armagnac

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      The base wine and the alambic armagnacais

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      Oak, cellars and the angels' share

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      Ages, vintages and reading the label

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      Serving Armagnac: neat, long and with food

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      Final quiz

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Your certificate: Certified Armagnac Musketeer™

Pass the final exam and you receive your Certified Armagnac Musketeer™ certificate, signed by Christian Esser, Director of Education, Academy of Wine & Spirits. Add it to your CV and LinkedIn profile and show guests and employers what you know.

Christian Esser, Director of Education, Academy of Wine & Spirits

Meet your educator: Christian Esser

Christian Esser is the founder and Director of Education of the Academy of Wine & Spirits, winner of two LUXlife Hospitality Awards 2026 (Caribbean & USA): Best Luxury Beverage Education Provider and Hospitality Training Excellence Award. A Wine, Spirits & Sake Educator with formal training in viticulture and winemaking, he brings 20+ years of experience across 43 countries. He founded The Rum Ambassador, the first international rum certification, with WIRSPA, and led wine programmes at Grand Old House, Ortanique and Cayman Spirits Co. Liquid Lively Fun

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Christian Esser is an official Armagnac Educator

This is one of Christian’s personal educator titles. The course itself is created and certified by the Academy of Wine & Spirits.

Award-winning education

LUXlife Hospitality Awards 2026 · Caribbean & USA ★ Best Luxury Beverage Education Provider 2026 ★ Hospitality Training Excellence Award 2026

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have access? Six months (183 days) from the day you enroll. Can I start anytime? Yes. The course is 100% online and self-paced: start the moment you enroll and study on any device, whenever it suits you. It takes about 90 minutes in total, and you can pause whenever you like. What language is it in? The course is taught online in English. What do I need? Any device with internet. To taste along: a Blanche Armagnac, a VSOP (ideally Bas-Armagnac) and an XO or Hors d’Âge, plus a tulip-shaped glass. You can still complete the course without tasting. How does the exam work? A 15-question final quiz. Score 70% or more to pass; you have two attempts. Questions? Email [email protected] or call +1 (345) 938 0458. We are happy to help, including group bookings for teams.

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All for one, and one for Armagnac. About 90 minutes, 10 short video lessons and your certificate. Questions? [email protected] · +1 (345) 938 0458

$29.00

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