Study in person
Taste it together, in the room.
We don’t keep one classroom — we bring the classroom to you. AWS Educators teach at hotels, restaurants and venues across the Caribbean, the United States and Europe.
Where we teach
Five places, one standard.
Every in-person class uses the same AWS course materials, tastings, exams and certificates — whoever teaches it and wherever you are.
Meet your educators
The people behind the glass.
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Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Christian Esser
Founder & Director of Education
Wine & Spirits Educator with more than 20 years in the classroom, official educator for Cognac and Armagnac, and part of Cayman Cookout every year since 2009.
All AWS courses — wine, spirits, rum, bartending, service and cheese
Classes & enquiries
KS
Nassau, The Bahamas
Kyle Stubbs
Wine Division Manager & Sommelier, Bristol Wines & Spirits
Certified Sommelier and AWS Educator, teaching AWS wine courses in The Bahamas.
AWS Level 1 and Level 2 in Wines
Classes & enquiries
DM
Sint Maarten / Saint-Martin
Damien Moreau
AWS Educator
Our partner on the island, teaching wine courses and team training for hotels, restaurants and businesses across SXM.
AWS Level 1 and Level 2 in Wines, team training, Smart Serve
Classes & enquiriesJO
The Carolinas, USA
Jodi Olmeda
AWS Educator, Somme Reasons
Bringing AWS classes to the Carolinas, including Cognac and cigar evenings.
AWS Cognac and cigar classes
Classes & enquiriesTK
Hungary
Tamás Kovács
AWS Educator
Bringing AWS rum and spirits education to Hungary.
AWS rum and spirits courses
Classes & enquiries
SC
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Shalico Christian
Cayman Smart Serve Founder
More than 20 years in hospitality in the Cayman Islands and Canada, training new and experienced staff alike. Winner of the Cayman Islands Tourism Association Rising Star award (2008).
Cayman Smart Serve and AWS service courses
Classes & enquiries
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Mexico
Victor Fajer
Sommelier, Beer & Spirits Educator
Sommelier and beverage educator who has taught across Latin America and judged at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. A Maestro Tequilero, Master Mezcalier and Certified Cicerone®, he leads Catar.Sis tasting experiences in Mexico.
AWS wine, spirits and beer courses
Classes & enquiries
PM
Sint Maarten / Saint-Martin
Paul Melskens
Wine & Spirits Educator
Certified in AWS First Pour, Level 1 and Level 2 in Wines, Paul brings a strong hospitality background from diverse, multicultural venues and a passion for great guest experiences.
AWS wine courses
Classes & enquiries
RK
Sint Maarten / Saint-Martin
Roel Kokkelmans
Wine & Spirits Educator
Certified in AWS First Pour, Level 1 and Level 2 in Wines, Roel loves sharing wine, spirits and hospitality knowledge. Off duty you'll find him cycling, travelling and living the Caribbean life.
AWS wine courses
Classes & enquiries
AF
Aruba
Andy Farro
Wine & Spirits Educator
Certified in AWS First Pour, Level 1 and Level 2 in Wines, Andy brings years of multicultural hospitality experience and a passion for exceptional guest experiences to the classroom.
AWS wine courses
Classes & enquiries
AF
Belize
Amed Figueroa
Wine & Spirits Educator, Sommelier
Sommelier certified in AWS First Pour, Level 1 and Level 2 in Wines, with an MBA and a background in hospitality, retail, marketing and export development. An avid triathlete.
AWS wine courses
Classes & enquiries
DM
Bermuda
Daniel Moik
Wine & Spirits Educator
Certified in AWS First Pour, Level 1 and Level 2 in Wines, Daniel brings hands-on hospitality experience and a practical, approachable style. Off duty: family, great coffee and slinging cocktails.
AWS wine courses
Classes & enquiriesNot near us yet?
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