What you'll learn

✓ The Charente, its story and the six crus of Cognac ✓ Ugni Blanc and the base wine behind every Cognac ✓ Double distillation in the alambic charentais ✓ Oak, cellars and the angels’ share ✓ Blending, the age categories and how to read a Cognac label ✓ Serving Cognac neat, long and in cocktails such as the Sidecar

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Who it's for

Curious drinkers, Cognac fans and hospitality staff who want a quick, confident introduction. 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 · 10 Lessons

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      Welcome to Certified Cognac Cavalier™

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      About your educator

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      The Charente, its story and the six crus

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      Grapes and the base wine

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      Double distillation in the alambic charentais

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      Oak, cellars and the angels' share

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      Blending and the age categories

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      Reading a Cognac label

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      Serving Cognac: neat, long and in cocktails

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      Final quiz

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Your certificate: Certified Cognac Cavalier™

Pass the final exam and you receive your Certified Cognac Cavalier™ 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 Cognac 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 VS, a VSOP and an XO Cognac (for example Hennessy Very Special, Rémy Martin VSOP and Martell XO), and 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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Pour a VS, VSOP and XO and ride out with Christian. About 90 minutes, 10 short video lessons and your certificate. Questions? [email protected] · +1 (345) 938 0458

$29.00

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