From cane to glass

Discover rum's Caribbean story, from 1600s sugar plantations and Royal Navy grog to how molasses and cane juice become rum.

Know your styles and labels

White, gold, dark, aged, spiced and overproof: learn what each style tastes like and what a rum label is really telling you.

Taste, mix and enjoy

Use a simple four-step tasting method, then shake up a Daiquiri, a Mojito and a classic Caribbean rum punch.

About the course

Certified Rum Pirate™ is the first step on the Academy of Wine & Spirits rum pathway, designed for anyone who loves rum and wants to understand it better. In eight short lessons you will learn rum's history, how it is made, its main styles, how to read a label, how to taste and how to mix three classics. It takes about 90 minutes, at your own pace, online. Pass the 15-question final quiz with 70% or more and you will receive your Certified Rum Pirate™ certificate by email, ready to share on LinkedIn. Ready for more? Continue to Certified Rum Explorer™.

Who it's for

Anyone curious about rum: beginners, home bartenders, and new hospitality staff. 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

9 Chapters · 10 Lessons

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      欢迎登船

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      关于你的讲师

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      朗姆酒的起源

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      朗姆酒是如何酿造的

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      朗姆酒的风格

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      如何读懂酒标

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      四步品鉴法

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      得其利、莫吉托与朗姆潘趣

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      理性饮酒

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      期末测验

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Your certificate: Certified Rum Pirate™

Pass the final exam and you receive your Certified Rum Pirate™ 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 Rum 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? Lifetime access. Once you enroll, the course is yours to revisit whenever you like. 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 light and a dark or aged rum, plus simple ingredients for three classic drinks. You can still complete the course without tasting. How does the exam work? A short final quiz. Score 70% or more to pass. Questions? Email [email protected] or call +1 (345) 938 0458. We are happy to help, including group bookings for teams.

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Ready to set sail? About 90 minutes, online, with your certificate. Questions? [email protected] · +1 (345) 938 0458

$29.00

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