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§ Certification Program

Meet the Milk Sommeliers.

Milk deserves the same respect as wine. Our certified sommeliers guide guests through tastings that celebrate dairy with curiosity, appreciation, and surprisingly refined detail.

The Four Steps
Smell.

Aroma reveals feed, farm, and freshness.

Swirl.

Coat the glass. Watch the legs form.

Sip.

Cross the palate slowly. Note the arc.

Finish.

Length, cleanliness, and lingering sweetness.

A Proper Tasting Explores
AppearanceClarityTextureViscosityAromaSweetnessCreaminessMineralityBodyFinishRegional characterSeasonality
Milk tasting flight
Tasting Notes

The terroir of milk.

Guests learn how breed, feed, region, processing, season, and freshness influence flavor — discovering the unique terroir of milk from around the world.

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Fresh Cream
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Vanilla
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Brown Butter
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Sweet Hay
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Toasted Marshmallow
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Caramel
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Honey
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Almond
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Cereal Grain
10
Light Grass
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Mineral Finish
12
Rich Butterfat
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Silky Mouthfeel
14
Lingering Sweet Finish
Creator Notes

The modern Milk Sommelier movement is here.

Creators such as Bas de Groot have introduced millions to milk tasting by evaluating aroma, mouthfeel, texture, finish, regional differences, and dairy craftsmanship with thoughtful, entertaining commentary. The Federation celebrates this emerging culture and helps introduce even more people to the incredible diversity of dairy.