Whiskey University Classes

I’m an instructor with Whiskey University. Whiskey University is a prep, undergraduate and graduate school that teaches a series of tasting classes on the topics of bourbon and whiskey. These classes are held publicly at restaurants, country clubs, distilleries, liquor stores, lodges and more throughout the country. Classes may also be taken via Zoom.

Below are the classes currently offered. If you would like more information on taking one of these classes in person or via Zoom, contact me.

Introductory Classes

Basic Classes

  • Whiskey 101  (Course  #101)                 
  • Bourbon  201  (Course #201)
  • Tennessee Whiskey 202  (Course #202)   
  • Rye Whiskey 203 (Course #203)    
  • Canadian Whisky 204 (Course #204)
  • International Whiskies (Course #220)
  • Tenn-tucky (Course #251)         
  • The Big 3  (Course #252)
  • The Bourbon Capital Region (Course #253)   
  • The Bluegrass Region (Course #254)
  • The Whiskey Row Region  (Course #255) 
  • Milestones in Whiskey History  (Course #260)            

State/Regional Classes

  • Tennessee Whiskeys (Course #202)
  • Maryland Whiskeys (Course #207)
  • Virginia & W.V. Whiskeys (Course #208)
  • New York & New Jersey Whiskeys (Course #209)
  • Great Plains Whiskeys (Course #210)
  • Colorado Whiskeys (Course #212)
  • New England Whiskeys (Course #213)
  • Texas Whiskeys (Course #214)
  • California Whiskeys (Course #215)
  • Southeast Whiskeys (Course #216)
  • Carolina Whiskeys  (Course #217)
  • Northwest Whiskeys (Course #218)
  • Southern Kentucky Whiskeys (Course #219)
  • Texas Whiskeys (Course #214)    

World Whiskey Classes

  • Whiskey 101 (Course  #101)
  • Canadian Whisky 204  (Course #204)
  • International Whiskies (Course #220)
  • Scotch Whisky {Basic} (Course #221)
  • Irish Whiskey {Basic} (Course #222)
  • Japanese Whisky {Basic} (Course #223)
  • Indian Whisky {Basic} (Course #224)
  • The History of Distillation  (Course #226)
  • Malt Whiskeys in America (Course #456)  

Basic Classes

  • Whiskey 101 (Course  #101)
  • Bourbon  201  (Course #201)
  • Tennessee Whiskey 202  (Course #202)
  • Rye Whiskey 203 (Course #203)
  • Canadian Whisky 204 (Course #204)
  • International Whiskies (Course #220)
  • Tenn-tucky (Course #251)
  • The Big 3  (Course #252)
  • The Bourbon Capital Region (Course #253)
  • The Bluegrass Region (Course #254)
  • The Whiskey Row Region  (Course #255)
  • Milestones in Whiskey History (Course #260)            

Participatory Whiskey Classes

  • Best Whiskeys under $25  (Course #271)       
  • Best Whiskeys under $50  (Course #272)       
  • Best Whiskeys under $75  (Course #273)

Basic Classes

  • Whiskey 101  (Course  #101)                 
  • Bourbon  201  (Course #201)
  • Tennessee Whiskey 202 (Course #202)
  • Rye Whiskey 203 (Course #203)
  • Canadian Whisky 204 (Course #204)
  • International Whiskies (Course #220)
  • Tenn-tucky (Course #251) 
  • The Big 3  (Course #252)
  • The Bourbon Capital Region (Course #253)
  • The Bluegrass Region (Course #254)
  • The Whiskey Row Region  (Course #255)
  • Milestones in Whiskey History  (Course #260)            

Intermediate Classes

Major Bourbon Distillery Classes

  • Jim Beam Brands (Course #301)      
  • Heaven Hill Brands (Course #302)      
  • Buffalo Trace Brands (Course  #303)  
  • Brown-Forman Brands {Basic}  (Course #304)  
  • Wild Turkey Brands  (Course #305)     
  • Maker’s Mark Brands (Course #306)
  • Four Roses Brands (Course #307)
  • Diageo/Bulleit Brands (Course #308)
  • Barton 1792 Brands  (Course #309)
  • MGP/LuxCo Bourbon Brands  (Course #310)
  • Willett Brands (Course #311)
  • Bardstown Bourbon Company (Course #312) 

Tennessee Whiskey Classes

  • Tennessee Whiskey 202 (Course #202)
  • Jack Daniel’s Brands – Basic (Course #351)
  • George Dickel Brands  (Course #352)
  • Nelson’s GreenBrier & Prichard’s  (Course #353)
  • Middle Tennessee Craft Distilleries (Co.#354)
  • East Tennessee Craft Distilleries  (Co.#355)
  • Tenn. Whiskey Trail History & West Tenn.  (Course #356)
  • The Main Event – Jack vs.Jim (Course #357)
  • Tennessee Whiskey Founders  (Course #358)
  • Tennessee Rye Whiskeys  (Course #359)
  • Moonshine – Tenn. & Appalachia  (Course #360)
  • Jack Daniel’s Brands – Advanced (Course #434)  

Canadian Whiskey Classes

  • Canadian Whisky 204 (Course #204)
  • Crown Royal Whisky & Diageo (Course #361)
  • Canadian Club & Black Velvet (Course #362)
  • Sazerac Brand Canadian Whisky (Course #363)
  • Corby Canadian Whisky Brands (Course #364)
  • Canadian Whisky w/Bourbon Cousins (Co.#365)
  • Canadian Straight Rye Whisky (Course #366)
  • Independent Canadian Whisky (Course #367)
  • New England Whiskeys (Course #213)  

Rye Whiskey Classes

  • Rye Whiskey 203 {Basic} (Course #203)
  • Maryland Style Rye Whiskeys (Course #371)
  • Monongahela Style Rye Whiskeys (Course #372)
  • Bourbon Capital Rye Whiskeys (Course #373)
  • Bluegrass Region Rye Whiskeys (Course #374)
  • Whiskey Row Rye Whiskeys (Course #375)
  • Tennessee Rye Whiskeys  (Course #359)
  • M. G. P. Rye Whiskeys (Course #377)           
  • Other State Rye Whiskeys (Course #378)
  • Canadian Straight Rye Whiskeys (Course #366)
  • Blended Whiskey Types (Course #379)        
  • High Rye Bourbons  (Course #454)     

Special Interest Whiskey Classes

  • Navigating through W. U. (Course #123)
  • Dominant Grain Whiskey Class (Course #382)
  • Flavored Whiskies  (Course #383)
  • Prohibition Whiskeys (Course #384)
  • The Politics of Whiskey (Course #385)
  • Bourbon and Horses (Course #386)
  • The Whiskey Rebellion  (Course #387)
  • “Holy Spirits” Whiskey & Religion (Course #388)
  • Celebrity Whiskeys (Course #389)
  • Marketing You & Whisky U. (Course #390)
  • Logistics of Teaching a Class (Course #391)
  • Veteran Whiskeys (Course #392)
  • The Science of Whiskey (Course #393)
  • Cooperages & Wood Basics (Course #394)
  • Whiskey Disasters (Course #395)    

Other Whiskey Classes

  • Whiskey Founders – Bourbon Capital Region (Course #341)
  • Whiskey Founders – Bluegrass Region (Course #342)
  • Whiskey Founders  – Whiskey Row Region (Course #343)
  • Tennessee Whiskey Founders – Tennessee (Course #358)
  • Whiskey Founders  – Other U.S. States (Course #344)
  • Women in Whiskey Founders  – America  (Course #346)

Medium & Craft Bourbon Distillery Classes

Advanced Major Distillery Whiskey Classes

  • Jim Beam Brands (Part 1) – Jim Beam Family Line (Course #401)
  • Jim Beam Brands (Part 2) – The Olds & High Ryes (Course #402)
  • Jim Beam Brands (Part 3) – Small Batch Collection (Course #403)
  • Jim Beam Brands (Part 4) – Knob Creek Knights (Course #404) 
  • Heaven Hill Brands (Part 1) – Tale of Two Families (Course #411)  
  • Heaven Hill Brands (Part 2) – About the E’s; Evan & Elijah (Course #412) 
  • Heaven Hill Brands (Part 3) – Parker’s Heritage (Course #413)        
  • Buffalo Trace Brands (Part 1) – 4 Cornerstones     (Course #421)    
  • Buffalo Trace Brands (Part 2) – B.T.Antique Coll. (Course #422)    
  • Buffalo Trace Brands (Part 3) – Wheaters & Ryes (Course #423)    
  • Brown-Forman – Whiskey Row Series & Master’s Collection (Course #431)
  • Wild Turkey Brands – Master’s Keep & Unicorns (Course #432) 
  • Four Roses, Ten Single Barrel Recipes (Course  #433)              
  • Jack Daniel’s Brands (Course #434)

Other Whiskey Classes

  • Whiskey Founders – Bourbon Capital Region (Course #341)    
  • Whiskey Founders – Bluegrass Region (Course #342)              
  • Whiskey Founders  – Whiskey Row Region (Course #343)       
  • Tennessee Whiskey Founders – Tennessee (Course #358)      
  • Whiskey Founders  – Other U.S. States (Course #344)            
  • Women in Whiskey Founders  – America  (Course #346)

Whiskey Types Classes

  • Wheated Bourbons (Course #451)
  • Bottled-In-Bond Whiskeys (Course #452)
  • Barrel Proof Whiskeys (Course #453)
  • High Rye Bourbons (Course #454)
  • Secondary Finish Whiskeys (Course #455)
  • Malt Whiskeys in America (Course #456)  

Top Rated Whiskey Classes

  • Whiskey Extremes (Course #490)
  • Whiskeys of the-Year Tasting (Course #491)
  • Top Shelf Whiskeys Capstone (Course #501)   

FAQs and Common Questions

What is your cancellation policy?

Classes must be cancelled at least 7 days in advance of your scheduled event in order to receive a full refund.

How do I set up an event ?

Use the Contact button below to provide me with the type of event you’d like to set up, how many people you are expecting and any other information you believe would aid in setting up a tasting.

What is the maximum number of guests I can have at my tasting?

You may have up to 20 people per class. If you need to have more than 20, please contact me to discuss.

I don’t sell alcohol

I purchase the spirits required for your tasting. Any spirits remaining in the bottles after the tasting class is finished are yours to keep.

Must be 21 to attend tasting?

I don’t allow anyone under the age of 21 to attend a tasting event.

I do not have a liquor license

If the event is to be held anywhere except your private residence, the party location MUST have a liquor license. One day permits are available from the Virginia ABC website.

Have more questions?

Contact me if you have questions about a class or want a custom tasting.

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