Originally hailing from Hong Kong and now a resident of Paris since 2010, Tony Yip boasts an impressive array of qualifications, showcasing his dedication to the world of beverages: WINE - Master of Wine Stage 1 Student (as of 2024) - WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines - WSET Certified Educator for Levels 1-3 Wine Courses - Certified Sherry Educator - Certified Cava Educator - Certified German Wine Consultant / Anerkannter Berater für Deutschen Wein - Capstone California Wine Certification Program (Level 1 + Level 2 + Level 3) - French Wine Scholar (FWS) Passed with Highest Honours - Professional Wine Taster Certificate / Certificat Dégustateur Professionnel en Vins (Niveaux 1-3) (Université du Vin) SPIRITS - WSET Certified Educator for Levels 1-3 Spirits Courses - WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits - Certificate in Scotch Whisky SAKE/SHOCHU - WSET Certified Educator for Levels 1-3 Sake Courses - WSET Level 3 Award in Sake - Certified Shochu Adviser (Sake School of America) - Certified Sake Professional (Sake Education Council) - Certified Sake Scholar - Participant in the JSS Sake & Shochu Academy 2020, run by the Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association of Tokyo (日本酒造組合中央会) - Holder of the International Kikisake-Shi (国際唎酒師) accreditation from the Sake Service Institute of Tokyo (日本酒サービス研究会・酒匠研究会連合会) - SSA Certified Sake Sommelier, Advanced Sake Sommelier, and Certified Sake Educator as recognized by the Sake Sommelier Association (酒ソムリエ協会) - "JSA Sake Diploma International" from the Japan Sommelier Association (日本ソムリエ協会) BEER - Certified Beer Specialist (Prud'homme Beer Sommelier Program) - Cicerone Certified Beer Server (CBS) - IBD General Certificate in Brewing Furthermore, Mr. Yip is an esteemed Member of the Academy of Cheese (AOC), and contributes as a judge/taster for various wine / spirits / sake / cheese competitions, showcasing his expertise and passion for the F&B industry. He is available to be contacted for organizing events, conducting masterclasses, or providing consultancy services, offering his expertise in English, Chinese and/or French.
