Today we sit down with two leaders in agave spirits education, David Alan, Director of Advocacy for the Agave Spirits Portfolio at Bacardi USA, and Rob McCaughey, Global Head of Business Development at WSET. David shares how his program was built to support bartenders and grow the entire agave category, while Rob explains the unique structure of the Agave Masters program and what makes it a standout educational experience. Together, they offer a comprehensive look at the mission of top-tier agave education.

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Mastering Agave Spirits w Agave Masters | Bartender at Large ep 469

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