Whiskey University has Instructors in the Columbia Metro Area:

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The Southern Middle Tennessee Faculty services the areas of Maury County, Tennessee (101,590); Marshall County, Tennessee (33,683); Lewis County, Tennessee (12,086); and Hickman County, Tennessee (25,063) in Southern Middle Tennessee.

Whiskey University’s Faculty

1.)Professor Colonel Dale Robinson

2.)Professor Lt.Col. Carl Ingrum

3.) Professor Lt. Col. Christopher Hart

4.) Professor Colonel Jim Ross

5.) Professor Lt. Col. Troy Rubert

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Professor Colonel Dale Robinson

   Email address:     Dale@WhiskeyUniv.com

Whiskey University Partner

Member of the Board of Directors

Whiskey University Recruiter

Professor Dale Robinson has been a member of Whiskey University since Mid 2016. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Dale earned his Bourbon Diploma on October 26th, 2016.

Dale is an Environmental Manager III at the Division of Underground Storage Tanks in the Department of Environment for the State of Tennessee. Robinson is also an Honorary Colonel, Aide de Camp on the Governor of the State of Tennessee Staff since October 1979. Colonel Dale Robinson was born in July 1962 and was raised in Lynnville, Tennessee which is in Giles County. Dale graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1985. He currently a resident of Columbia, Tennessee. Dale has three adult children Andrew Robinson, Eli Robinson and McKayla Deridder.

Dale was also the fourth student to earn his Associate Degree after passing 15 classes on September 27th, 2017. Robinson is also a Recruiter for Whiskey University. Dale taught his first class on October 4th, 2018 when he taught the “Wild Turkey Tasting” he also teaches Bourbon 201, “Bourbon Founders” and the “Bluegrass Region.” On August 9th, 2018 Robinson earned his Bachelors of Science Degree with 24 classes, at Whiskey University and the title of "Certified Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of Captain in the Bourbon Brigade.

Dale became only the third graduate student to earn his Masters of Arts Degree (our Highest Degree) after successfully completing his 40th class on September 26th 2019, the title of "Senior Chartered Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Bourbon Brigade. Whiskey University appointed Professor Dale Osborne the Brigade’s Wild Turkey Brands Specialist.

In July 2020 Colonel Robinson accepted the appointment as “The Bluegrass Region Department Head” at Whiskey University. He is one of only five of the faculty’s Department Heads.

Dale has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Tennessee Colonel”

(Aide de Camp to the Governor of the State of Tennessee)

2.) ”Senior Chartered Master Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

3.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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4.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador

5.) Tennessee Squire with Jack Daniel’s

6.) Member of the Blade & Bow 5 Keys Club

7.)Coopers Club With Nelson’s GreenBrier Distillery

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

9.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

10.)Bardstown Whiskey Society Member w/Heaven Hill

11.) Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell

12.) Rare Breed Society Member with Wild Turkey

Professor Lt. Colonel Carl Ingrum

   Email address:     Carl@WhiskeyUniv.com

Whiskey University Partner

Member of the Board of Directors

Whiskey University Recruiter

Professor Carl Ingrum has been a member of Whiskey University beginning in July 2016. It was also in 2016 when Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Carl was only the second student to earn his Bourbon Diploma on July 13th, 2016.

Ingrum is the owner of Mid Tennessee Communications. Carl Ingrum was born in June 1979 and was born and raised in Columbia, Tenesseee which is in Maury County. He currently a resident of Columbia, Tennessee. Lt. Colonel Ingrum is married to Pricilla Duncan Ingrum and has an adult daughter Madison Ingrum.

Carl was the second student to earn his Associate Degree after passing 15 classes on December 14th, 2016. Ingrum is also a Recruiter for Whiskey University. Professor Carl taught his first class on January 24th, 2019 when he taught the “Heaven Hill Brands Basic Tasting” he also teaches Bourbon 201, Bourbon Founders and the Heaven Hill Advanced (Part 1) Tasting. On February 22nd, 2018 Ingrum became the first student at Whiskey University to earn his Bachelors of Science Degree with 24 classes, the title of "Certified Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of Captain in the Bourbon Brigade.

Carl was also the first student to earn his Masters of Arts Degree (our Highest Degree) after successfully completing his 40th class from Whiskey University on April 13th 2019, the title of "Senior Chartered Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Bourbon Brigade. Whiskey University elected Professor Carl Ingrum one of two of the Brigade’s Heaven Hill Brands Specialist. In August 2021 Carl was elected as Whiskey University’s “Mechandising Committee Chairman”

Carl Ingrum has the following Credentials:

1.) ”Chartered Master Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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3.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador

4.) Tennessee Squire with Jack Daniel’s

5.) Member of the Blade & Bow 5 Keys Club

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

7.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

8.)Bardstown Whiskey Society Member with Heaven Hill

9.) Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell

10.) Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member

Professor Lt. Colonel Christopher Hart

   Email address:     Chris.Hart@WhiskeyUniv.com

Whiskey University Partner

Member of the Board of Directors

Whiskey University Recruiter

Professor Christopher Hart has been a member of Whiskey University since January 2017. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Chris earned his Bourbon Diploma on July 13th, 2017.

Lt. Col. Hart is a Director in the Data Management & Business Intelligence Division at H. C. A. Healthcare. Chris Hart was born in December 1985 in Nashville, Tennessee. He now lives in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Chris is married to Elizabeth Wren Hart. Hart graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems at Middle Tennessee State University.

Christopher was one of the first ten students to earn his Associate Degree after passing 15 classes on November 9th, 2017. Chris taught his first class on February 28th, 2019 when he taught the “Jim Beam Basic Tasting” he also teaches “Tennessee Whiskey 202” and Jim Beam (Advanced Part 1) “The Jim Beam Line.” On April 20th, 2018 Hart earned his Bachelor of Science Degree with 24 classes, at Whiskey University and the title of "Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of Captain in the Bourbon Brigade.

Christopher became only the fifth graduate student to earn his Masters of Arts Degree (our Highest Degree) after successfully completing his 40th class from Whiskey University on October 17th 2019, the title of "Senior Chartered Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of Major in the Bourbon Brigade. Whiskey University elected Professor Christopher Hart one of two of the Brigade’s Jim Beam Brands Specialist.

In August 2021 Colonel Hart accepted the appointment as “The Bourbon Capital Region Department Head” at Whiskey University. He is one of only five of the faculty’s Department Heads.

Chris has the following “Designations” &Credentials:

1.) ”Senior Chartered Master Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

1.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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2.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador

3.) Tennessee Squire with Jack Daniel’s

4.) Member of the Blade & Bow 5 Keys Club

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

6.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

7.)Bardstown Whiskey Society Member with Heaven Hill

8.) Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell

9.) Rare Breed Society Member with Wild Turkey

Professor Lt. Colonel Jim Ross

   Email address:     Jim@WhiskeyUniv.com

Whiskey University Partner

Member of the Board of Directors

Whiskey University Recruiter

Professor Jim Ross has been a member of Whiskey University since early 2019. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Jim earned his Bourbon Diploma on April 21st, 2019.

Major Ross is a Financial Planner in Columbia, Tennessee. Jim was born in October 1955 in Columbia, Tennessee. He still lives in Columbia, Tennessee and is married and has three adult children.

Jim was one of the first thirty students to earn his Associate Degree after passing 15 classes on November 18th, 2019 and earning the title of a “Certified Bourbon Taster.” Jim taught his first class on June 25th, 2020 when he taught the ”LuxCo Brands/Lux Row Distillery Tasting Class.” On August 13th, 2020 Jim earned his Bachelor of Science Degree with 24 classes, at Whiskey University. Then on November 20th, 2020 Jim earned the title of "Master Bourbon Taster" earning his Bachelor of Arts Degree and the rank of Captain in the Bourbon Brigade.

Jim became only the twenty second graduate student to earn his Masters of Science Degree after successfully completing his 36th class on August 12th 2021, the title of "Chartered Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of Major in the Bourbon Brigade. Whiskey University elected Professor Jim Ross the prestigious position of “Venue Relations Committee Chairman” nationwide and duly holds the position in the committee as Venue Relations Champion for Northeast U.S. States.

My bourbon journey turned from a curiosity to a passion several years ago. Now, "there are so many things I love about bourbon, the different aromas, varying flavor profiles, and the rich history surrounding it. I love the light feel of a Glencairn and the heaviness in my hand of a good old-fashioned crystal glass filled with a translucent caramel-colored liquid of varying shades . What I love most about bourbon, however, is that it is for sharing, particularly with good friends and the making of good times."

Jim has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Tennessee Colonel”

(Aide de Camp to the Governor of the State of Tennessee)

2.) ”Chartered Master Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

3.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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4.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador

5.) Tennessee Squire with Jack Daniel’s

6.)Coopers Club with Nelson’s GreenBrier Distillery

7.) Member of the Blade & Bow 5 Keys Club

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

9.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

10.) Family Tree Ambassador At Wilderness Trail

11.)Bardstown Whiskey Society Member with Heaven Hill

12.) Whiskey Baron From Wyoming Whiskey

13.) High West Whiskey Club Utah

14.) Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell

15.) Rare Breed Society Member with Wild Turkey

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16.) Certified Bourbon Profession, Council of Whiskey Masters

Professor Lt. Colonel Troy Rubert

   Email address:     Troy.Rubert@WhiskeyUniv.com

Whiskey University Partner

Member of the Board of Directors

Whiskey University Recruiter

Professor Troy Rubert has been a member of Whiskey University since early 2017. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Troy earned his Bourbon Diploma on May 25th, 2017.

Lt. Colonel Rubert is the Chief Information Officer at Nashville Computer in Nashville. Troy Rubert was born in March 1968 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He is now a resident of Columbia, Tennessee and is married to Lori Eubank Rubert. He has two adult children that also live in Columbia in Caleb Rubert and Mackenzie Rubert.

Troy was the fifth student to earn his Associate Degree after passing 15 classes on February 22nd, 2018 and he is also a Recruiter for Whiskey University. Rubert taught his first class on June 27th, 2019 when he taught the “Brown-Forman Tasting Class” he also teaches Bourbon 201 and “Bourbon Founders.” On August 9th, 2018 Rubert earned his Bachelors of Science Degree with 24 classes, at Whiskey University and the title of "Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of Captain in the Bourbon Brigade.

Troy became only the ninth graduate student to earn his Masters of Science Degree after successfully completing his 42nd class on September 24th 2020 along with the title of "Senior Chartered Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of Lt. Colonel in the Bourbon Brigade. Whiskey University elected Professor Troy Rubert one of two of the Brigade’s Brown-Forman Brands Specialist.

Troy Has The Following “Designations”& Credentials:

1.) ”Senior Chartered Master Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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3.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador

4.) Tennessee Squire with Jack Daniel’s

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

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6.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

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

8.) Family Tree Ambassador at Wilderness Trail

9.)Bardstown Whiskey Society Member With Heaven Hill

10.) High West Whiskey Club, Utah

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

12.) Rare Breed Society Member With Wild Turkey

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. We teach a total of 96 different classes.

The Southern Middle Tennessee Faculty services the areas of Maury County, Tennessee (101,590); Marshall County, Tennessee (33,683); Lewis County, Tennessee (12,086); and Hickman County, Tennessee (25,063) in Southern Middle Tennessee.

Cities or towns in this service area for Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes include Columbia, TN; Spring Hill, TN; Mt. Pleasant, TN; Culleoka, TN; Hampshire, TN; Santa Fe, TN; Williamsport, TN; Lewisburg, TN; Chapel Hill, TN; Cornersville, TN; Petersburg, TN; Hohenwald, TN; Centerville, TN; Duck River, TN; Primm Springs, TN; Lyles, TN; Bon Aqua, TN; Only, TN; and Nunnelly, TN.