Whiskey University has Instructors in the Denver Metropolitan Area:

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Our faculty currently serves areas in Denver City & County, Colorado (704,621); Jefferson County Colorado (574,613); Park County (17,905); Clear Creek County (9,574) and Gilpin County, Colorado (6,013) in the Denver West-Lakewood Metropolitan Area.

Whiskey University’s Faculty

1.) Lt. Col. Nathan Sumner

2.) 1st Lt. Kevin Galaba

3.) Lt. Brandy Parker

4.) Lt. Shawn Lux

5.) Zack Zerler

6.) Brett Cohen

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Lt. Col. Nathan Sumner

Email address:     Nate@Whiskeyuniv.com

Nathan Sumner, CFP® has earned multiple degrees through Whiskey University. He joined our organization in late 2020. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Sumner earned his Bourbon Diploma on April 13th, 2021. In 2021, Nathan has designations that include “Master Bourbon Taster” (from Whiskey University) and “Certified Bourbon Steward” (from the Stave and Thief Society). Mr. Sumner also holds many additional credentials in the spirits industry.

Nathan grew up in Rural Eastern Oregon and has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Central Washington University and a Master of Science in Sports Business from New York University. He met his wife, Melissa, in New York and moved to Colorado in 2012 to start a family (3 boys). Upon relocating, Nathan continued his education in a new field with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certificate (Terry School of Business at the University of Georgia) and designation (CFP Board). He also has a Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) designation from the American Retirement Association and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation from the National Association of Plan Advisors.

Sumner was in one of the first three nationwide semesters at Whiskey University and went to earn his Associate Degree after passing 15 classes on May 25th, 2021. Nathan teaches Bourbon 201, “The Bluegrass Region” and “The Big 3.” On July 20th, 2021 Sumner earned his Bachelors of Arts Degree with 24 classes, at Whiskey University and the title of "Adjunct Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of First Lieutenant in the Bourbon Brigade. Nathan is an active member in many professional organizations and sits and has sat on various boards. Staying active is of great interest to Nathan. When he’s not chasing his kids to activities, he also teaches children to ski as a Certified Ski Instructor (Professional Ski Instructors of America) with Vail Resorts and volunteers as an active member in Rotary.

Although Nathan enjoys bourbon and whiskey, his passion began from sharing moments with friends, enjoying the flavors these spirits provide and stories shared. Upon further exploration, his appreciation grew to the point of intrigue and fascination the subtle tastes one can pull from this Usige or “water of life” (Gaelic translation).

Feel free to book a class with Nathan at nate@whiskeyuniv.com as he always enjoys sharing his knowledge, and learning from his students over a shared interest.

Nathan Has The Following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Chartered Master Whiskey Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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3.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador

4.) Tennessee Squire from Jack Daniel’s

5.) Blade and Bow’s Five Keys Club Member

6.)Coopers Club With Nelson’s GreenBrier Distillery

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7.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

8.) Member Of The King’s Circle With M.G.P./Remus

9.) Family Tree Ambassador at Wilderness Trail

10.)Bardstown Whiskey Society Member With Heaven Hill

11.) Whiskey Baron From Wyoming Whiskey

12.) High West Whiskey Club, Utah

13.) Band Of Rebels Member With LuxCo/Rebel Yell

14.) Rare Breed Society Member With Wild Turkey

1st Lt. Kevin Galaba

   Email address:     KevinG@WhiskeyUniv.com

Kevin Has The Following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Master Bourbon Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from Stave & Thief Society)

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3.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador

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4.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

5.) Blade and Bow’s Five Keys Club Member

6.) Member Of The King’s Circle With M.G.P./Remus

7.)Bardstown Whiskey Society Member With Heaven Hill

8.) Whiskey Baron From Wyoming Whiskey

9.) High West Whiskey Club Utah

10.) Rare Breed Society Member With Wild Turkey

11.) Band Of Rebels Member With LuxCo/Rebel Yell

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12.) Beverage Director, 5280 Whiskey Society

13.) Member, Colorado Bourbon Syndicate

Lt. Brandy Parker

Email address: Brandy@WhiskeyUniv.com

Brandy Has The Following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Master Bourbon Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from Stave & Thief Society)

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3.) Blade and Bow’s Five Keys Club Member

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4.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

Lt. Shawn Lux

Shawn Has The Following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Certified Bourbon Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from Stave & Thief Society)

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3.) Coopers Club With Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery

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4.)Bardstown Whiskey Society Member With Heaven Hill

Lt. Zack Zerler

Zack Has The Following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Certified Bourbon Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

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2.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador

3.) Member of the King’s Circle with M.G.P./Remus

4.) Heaven Hill’s Bardstown Whiskey Society Member

5.) Alchemist Ambassador with Jefferson’s Bourbon

Brett Cohen

Brett Has The Following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) “Apprentice Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

We teach over 100 different Bourbon, Tennessee Whiskey and other North American Whiskey classes. We teach Bourbon Classes, Bourbon Experiences, Bourbon Tastings, Bourbon Education, and Bourbon Events as well as Whiskey Classes, Whiskey Experiences, Whiskey Tastings, Whiskey Education, and Whiskey Events.

Our faculty currently serves areas in Denver City & County, Colorado (704,621); Jefferson County Colorado (574,613); Park County (17,905); Clear Creek County (9,574) and Gilpin County, Colorado (6,013) in the Denver Metropolitan Area.

The service area for Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes in these counties included but are not limited to: Denver County; Alamo Placita, Auraria, Baker, Capitol Hill, Central East, Denver, Central West Denver, Cherry Creek, City Park, Five Points, Gateway-Green Valley Ranch, Golden Triangle, Highland, Jefferson Park, Lodo, Northern Denver, Northwestern Denver, Park Hill, Southwestern Denver, Stapleton, University, Washington Park. Jefferson County; Applewood, Arvada, Aspen Park, Coal Creek, Columbine, East Pleasant View, Edgewater, Evergreen, Genesee, Golden, Indian Hills, Ken Caryl, Kittredge, Lakeside, Lakewood, Morrison, Mountain View, West Pleasant View, Wheat Ridge. Elbert County; Elizabeth, Kiowa, Ponderosa, Park, Simla. Park County; Alma, Fairplay. Clear Creek County; Downieville-Lawson-Dumont, Empire, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Silver Plume, St. Mary's. Gilpin County; Black Hawk, Central City.