Whiskey University has Instructors in the Bardstown Metro Area:

Our faculty currently serves areas in Hardin County, Kentucky (111,607); Nelson County, Kentucky (47,098); LaRue County, Kentucky (14,867); Hart County, Kentucky (19,288); Green County, Kentucky (11,552); Taylor County, Kentucky (26,023); in theElizabethtown/Bardstown Area.

Whiskey University’s Faculty

Colonel/Commodore Jim Silliman
Lt. Col. Kathleen Byrne
Lt. Col. Don Howard
Pvt. Sebastian Brady

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Colonel/Commodore Jim Silliman

Email Address: JSilliman@WhiskeyUniv.com

Whiskey University Recruiter

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Jim has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Kentucky Colonel”

”Chartered Master Whiskey Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

”Executive Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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Certificate of completion from Whiskey University awarded to Jim Silliman for achieving a Master of Arts Degree with a Double Major in the Bluegrass Region and Bourbon Capital Region, featuring images of whiskey bottles and a gold emblem.

A chart with four grey circles, each containing the names of golf clubs and the phrase 'Not Enrolled.'

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Round wooden Maker's Mark emblem with black laurel wreath, a star, and Roman numeral IV, featuring text 'MEMBER OF Maker's Mark A AMBASSADOR' and 'Maker's Mark' at the bottom.

Seal of the Tennessee Squire, a member of the Tennessee Squire Association, featuring a horse and rider in the center surrounded by the text 'TENNESSEE SQUIRE ASSOCIATION' and 'MEMBER OF'.

Series of six gray circles with text inside. From left to right: "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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Band Of Rebels, Rebel Yell Association

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Certificate with a black border, gold background, and the text "Master of Arts Degree +" at the bottom.

A circular emblem with the text "High West Distillery Park City Utah" around the edge. In the center, there's a graphic of two upturned horseshoes with a mountain range and the initials 'HW' inside. Above the emblem, the text reads "Member of," and below, it says "High West Club" in italicized font.

Seal with the words "Cherry Heaven Hill District" and a stylized initial "H" in the center, above the words "Member of Bardstown Society."

Text reading "Member of Wyoming Whiskey" with the words "Whiskey" and "Baron" below.

Lt. Col. Kathleen Byrne

Email Address: KateByrne@WhiskeyUniv.com

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Lt. Col. Kate Byrne has been a member of Whiskey University since late 2022. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Kate earned her Bourbon Diploma on January 17th, 2023 after passing ten classes.

Kate retired from health care in 2010, after many years as manager of Radiology Departments, Teaching of Radiology Products and Medical Sales, including a stint as International Applications Specialist for a leading healthcare company. During that time, she spent two years living in Brussels, Belgium, covering forty-four countries. After returning to the United States, she worked for SenoRx, teaching their state-of-the-art equipment, with her territory being most or all of eight Western states. SenoRx was sold in 2011 and Kate moved on.

After a year of loafing, Kate returned to Europe, this time Ireland, for an intense year of study, obtaining her MFA in Creative Writing. Spirits have always been an interest, wine initially. When settling in Bardstown, KY and working as a tour guide at Four Roses and Preservation Distilleries, that focus solidly changed to bourbon. Kate is currently employed as a tour guide at the Independent Stave Company, Lebanon, KY.

Kate is a graduate of the Spring Class of 2023, graduating from Whiskey University on April 11th, 2023, where she has earned her Associate of Science degree with 20 classes, and the title of "Certified Bourbon Taster." Byrne completed her 30th course, earning his Bachelor’s of Science degree and the rank of First Lieutenant in the Bourbon Brigade on June 21st, 2023.

Kate has completed Majors in the “Bourbon Capital Region, Bluegrass Capital, Mid-Atlantic Rye Region, World Whisky and Craft Whiskey” as she continues to expand his studies. Byrne became a “Chartered Master Whiskey Taster” after taking her 60th class and earning his Master of Arts Degree on November 20th of 2023.

Kate 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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Whiskey University diploma awarded to Kathleen Byrne for earning a Master of Arts Degree with a Double Major in the Bluegrass Region and Bourbon Capital Region, signed by Cot. Craig Duncan, President. The diploma features images of whiskey bottles, a crest, and decorative borders.

Four light gray circles labeled Maker's Mark, Tenn Squire, 5 Keys Club, Coopers Club, each with the words Not Enrolled underneath.

Seal of the Tennessee Squire Association with a horse and rider in the center, surrounded by the words 'Tennessee Squire' and 'Association'.

Six gray circles with black text listing names of groups not enrolled, including Whisk Thieves, Kings Circle, Whis Society, Family Tree, Whisk Baron, and High West.

A graduation cap with the text 'Master of Arts Degree' underneath.

Seal with the words "MEMBER OF Cherry Heaven Hill Distillery" above a circular emblem featuring a stylized HH and arrows, with "Bardstown Society" below.

Lt. Col. Don Howard

Email Address: DonHoward@WhiskeyUniv.com

Don 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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A certificate from Whiskey University recognizes Don Howard for completing 60 classes, majoring in the Bluegrass and Canadian Whiskey Regions, with the title of Chartered Master Whiskey Taster. The certificate features a decorative border, the Whiskey University emblem, and icons of a Canadian flag, a blue ribbon with a star, and two silver medals.

Four light gray circles with black text: 'Maker's Mark - Not Enrolled', 'Tenn Squire - Not Enrolled', '5 Keys Club - Not Enrolled', 'Coopers Club - Not Enrolled'.

Six gray circles with black text inside, listing factions not enrolled: Whisk Thieves, Kings Circle, Wihs Society, Family Tree, Whisk Baron, High West.

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Band Of Rebels, Rebel Yell Association

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Pvt. Sebastian Brady

Sebastian has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

“Apprentice Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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Cities or towns in this service area for Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes include Elizabethtown, KY; Fort Knox, KY; Radcliff, KY; Sonora, KY; Upton, KY, Vine Grove, KY; West Point, KY; Cecilia, KY; Rineyville, KY; Glendale, KY; Eastview, KY; Big Clifty, KY; Bardstown, KY; Boston, KY; Cox’s Creek, KY; New Haven, KY; Bloomfield, KY; New Hope, KY; Hardinsburg, KY; Cloverport, KY; Irvington, KY; Harned, KY; Falls of Rough, KY; Westview, KY; Hudson, KY; Garfield, KY; Custer, KY; Webster, KY; Union Star, KY; Stephensport, KY; Hodgenville, KY; Magnolia, KY; Buffalo, KY; New Haven, KY; Mount Sherman, KY; Leitchfield, KY; Clarkson, KY; Caneyville, KY; Millwood, KY; Olaton, KY; Munfordville, KY; Horse Cave, KY; Bonnieville, KY; Cub Run, KY; and Hardyville, KY.