Whiskey University has Instructors in the Grand Junction Metro Area:

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Our faculty currently serves areas in Mesa County, Colorado (155,703); Montrose County, Colorado (42,679), Delta County, Colorado (31,196); Chaffee County, Colorado (19,476); Pitkin County, Colorado (17,358); Gunnison County, Colorado (16,918); and Lake County, Colorado (7,476) in the Western Colorado Area.

Whiskey University’s Faculty

  • Whiskey Col. Gabe DeGabriele

  • 1st. Lt. Jordan DeGabriele

  • Pvt. Bailey Duffle

  • Pvt. Ahren Henry

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Whiskey Col. Gabe DeGabriele

Email Address:  GabeD@WhiskeyUniv.com

Whiskey University Recruiting Coordinator

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Gabe DeGabriele joined Whiskey University in September, 2022. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees. He earned his Bourbon Diploma after successfully completing ten classes on October 25th, 2022.

Gabe holds a Master of Arts in Education Computer Technology degree from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from Northern Michigan University. Originally from Negaunee, MI, he now resides in Grand Junction, Colorado with his wife Becky.

DeGabriele then began aggressively earning degrees from Whiskey University starting with his Associate Degree in Intermediate Bourbon Studies and title of “Certified Bourbon Taster,” after finishing 18 classes on December 11th, 2022. He followed that up on February 21st, 2023, completing his Bachelor of Science Degree, Majoring in the Bluegrass Region after 27 classes. Gabe continued by his Bachelor of Arts Degree with 35 classes on April 18th, 2023. Along the way he earned the rank of Captain in the Bourbon Brigade and the title of “Master Whiskey Taster” from Whiskey University and “Certified Bourbon Steward” from the Stave & Thief Society. Gabe became an instructor and taught his first course for the school on April 23rd, 2023.

Growing up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in “Brandy Country” Gabe’s father, who was ever the rebel, introduced him to whiskey cocktails while his mother stuck to brandy. It was not until later in life on a trip to Frankfort, Kentucky that he developed an appreciation for the tradition and labor of love that goes into each bottle. Gabe’s appreciation has grown exponentially through his time with Whiskey University. He is now able to combine two of my passions, teaching and whiskey as an Instructor and Recruiting Coordinator for Whiskey University.

Lt. Colonel DeGabriele earned his Master of Science Degree in short order after 44 classes on June 6th, 2023 with a Double Major in both World Whiskies and the Bluegrass Region. Gabe earned the university’s top degree when he was awarded his Master of Arts Degree at 50 classes on July 24th, 2023. He currently holds the rank of Lt. Colonel in the Bourbon Brigade and titles of “Chartered Master Bourbon Taster” and “Chartered Master Whiskey Taster.” Gabe continues to be contribute to the school post graduation as he has now taught for different courses, three in the Bluegrass Region and one Craft Distillery course called Colorado Whiskeys.

Gabe has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Chartered Master Whiskey Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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Certificate from Whiskey University awarded to Marius Gabe DeGabriele for a Master of Arts Degree with a Double Major in the Bluegrass Region and World Whiskey, featuring images of various whiskey bottles and decorative borders.
Four gray circles containing text: 'Maker's Mark - Not Enrolled', 'Tenn Squire - Not Enrolled', '5 Keys Club - Not Enrolled', and 'Coopers Club - Not Enrolled'.
Six light gray circles with black text indicating groups not enrolled in a program: Whisk Thieves, Kings Circle, Whis Society, Family Tree, Whisk Baron, High West.

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Band of Rebels, Rebel Yell Association

Alchemist Ambassador with Jefferson’s Bourbon

Colorado Bourbon Community, Member

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Image of a blackboard with a gold border. Text at the bottom reads 'Master of Arts Degree +'.

1st Lt. Jordan DeGabriele

Jordan has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Master Bourbon Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

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A humorous fictional diploma from Whiskey University awarded to Jordan DeGabriele for a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Bourbon Capital Region, conferring the honorary title of Master Bourbon Taster. The diploma features images of whiskey bottles, a medal, and decorative borders.
Four gray circles, each with text indicating different golf club names and enrollment status; the clubs are Maker's Mark, Tenn Squire, 5 Keys Club, and Coopers Club, all marked as not enrolled.
Image with six gray circles containing black text: Whisk Thieves Not Enrolled, Kings Circle Not Enrolled, Whis Society Not Enrolled, Family Tree Not Enrolled, Whisk Baron Not Enrolled, High West Not Enrolled.
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Pvt. Bailey Duffle

Bailey has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

“Apprentice Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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Blank bourbon certificate with a black square in the center and the words 'Bourbon Certificate' at the bottom.
A decorative certificate of bourbon academic achievement from Whiskey University, awarded to Bailey Duffle, with ornate borders, university crest emblems, and a signature of President Craig Duncan.

Pvt. Ahren Henry

Ahren has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

“Apprentice Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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A blank bourbon certificate with a black square in the center and gray border, labeled 'Bourbon Certificate' at the bottom.
Whiskey University graduation certificate awarded to Ahren Henry for General Bourbon Studies, with school emblem, signature of Colonel Craig Duncan, and date October 2, 2024.

The service area for Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes in these counties included but are not limited to: Mesa County; Clifton, Collbran, De Beque, Fruita, Fruitvale, Grand Junction, Orchard Mesa, Palisade, Redlands. Garfield County; Battlement Mesa, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Parachute, Rifle, Silt. Montrose County; Montrose, Crawford, Olathe, Delta, Cory, Ridgway, Austin, Eckert, Cimarron, Placerville, Cedaredge, Paonia, Hotchkiss. Delta County; Cedaredge, Crawford, Delta, Hotchkiss, Orchard City, Paonia. Pitkin County; Aspen Snowmass Village. Gunnison County; Crested Butte, Gunnison, Marble, Mount Crested Butte, Pitkin.