Whiskey University has Instructors in the Des Moines Metropolitan Area:

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Our faculty currently serves Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes in the following Counties: Polk County, Iowa (492,401); Dallas County, Iowa (99,678); Story County, Iowa (98,537); Warren County, Iowa (52,403); Marshall County, Iowa (40,105); Jasper County, Iowa (37,813); Marion County, Iowa(33,770); Boone County, Iowa (26,715);  Carroll County, Iowa (20,760); Madison County, Iowa (16,549); and Guthrie County, Iowa (10,623); Adair County, Iowa (7,496); and Greene County, Iowa (8,771); in the Des Moines Metro Area.

Whiskey University’s Faculty

  • Sgt. Darian Everding

  • Pvt. Mike Fay

  • Pvt. Scott Sales

  • Pvt. Desland F. Vando

  • Pvt. DJ Wilder

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Sgt. Darian Everding

Darian has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

“Journeyman Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

Three gray circles with indented text inside each circle. The first circle says 'MAKER'S MARK' and 'NOT ENROLLED,' the second says 'TEN SQUIRE' and 'NOT ENROLLED,' the third says '5 KEYS CLUB' and 'NOT ENROLLED,' and the fourth says 'COOPERS CLUB' and 'NOT ENROLLED.'
Six gray circles with black text inside, listing groups not enrolled in an unspecified activity or organization: Whisk Thieves, Kings Circle, Whis Society, Family Tree, Whisk Baron, High West.

“Mellow Moments Club,” Four Roses

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A whiskey university diploma certificate with images of Jack Daniel's and Jim Beam bourbon bottles on either side, a university emblem with a shield and a book, and a signature at the bottom.

Pvt. Mike Fay

Mike has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

“Apprentice Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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A whiskey university certificate awarded to Mike Fay for completing four classes in general whiskey studies, titled 'Bourbon Whiskey Certificate,' with a decorative border, university crest emblems, and a signature.

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member: “Band of Rebels with LuxCo/Rebel Yell”

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Pvt. Scott Sales

Scott has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

“Apprentice Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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Bourbon Whiskey Certificate from Whiskey University, awarded to Scott Sales, granting the honorary title 'Apprentice Whiskey Taster' with signatures, seals, and decorative elements.

Pvt. Desland F. Vando

Desland has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

“Apprentice Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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A blank black square with a gray border on a white background, labeled 'Bourbon Whiskey Certificate'.
Whiskey University bourbon whiskey certificate awarded to Desland F. Vando with signatures and emblems.
Class enrollment chart with six circles, each showing a different class name and enrollment status. The classes are Maker's Mark, Tenn Squire, 5 Keys Club, Coopers Club, Roaming Man, with most marked as not enrolled except Maker's Mark and Tenn Squire.
A series of six light gray circles each containing text about different societies or groups, with all groups marked as not enrolled. The groups listed are Whisk Thieves, Kings Circle, Whis Society, Family Tree, Whisk Baron, and High West.

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Member: Westward Expedition Club

Member: New Riff Whiskey Club

Member: Redbreast Birdhouse Club

Member: Rare Breed Society

Member: Band of Rebels

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Pvt. DJ Wilder

DJ has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

“Apprentice Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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Whiskey University certificate awarded to D. J. Wilder for bourbon whiskey studies, dated December 2, 2025, signed by an official, with emblems on the lower left and right corners and a central logo with WU.

Our faculty currently serves Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes in the following Counties: Polk County, Iowa; Alleman, IA; Altoona, IA; Ankeny, IA; Bondurant, IA; Des Moines, IA; Elkhart, IA; Grimes, IA; Johnston, IA; Mitchellville, IA; Pleasant Hill, IA; Polk City, IA; Runnells, IA; Saylorville, IA; Urbandale, IA; West Des Moines, IA; Windsor Heights, IA; Dallas County, Iowa; Adel, IA; Bouton, IA; Clive, IA; Dallas Center, IA; Dawson, IA; De Soto, IA; Dexter, IA; Granger, IA; Linden, IA; Minburn, IA; Perry, IA; Redfield, IA; Van Meter, IA; Waukee, IA; Woodward, IA; Story County, Iowa; Ames, IA; Cambridge, IA; Collins, IA; Colo, IA; Gilbert, IA; Huxley, IA; Kelley, IA; Maxwell, IA; McCallsburg, IA; Nevada, IA; Roland, IA; Slater, IA; Story City, IA; Zearing, IA; Warren County, Iowa; Ackworth, IA; Bevington, IA; Carlisle, IA; Cumming, IA; Hartford, IA; Indianola, IA; Lacona, IA; Martensdale, IA; Milo, IA; New Virginia, IA; Norwalk, IA; Sandyville, IA; Spring Hill, IA; St. Marys, IA; Jasper County, Iowa; Baxter, IA; Colfax, IA; Kellogg, IA; Lambs Grove, IA; Lynnville, IA; Mingo, IA; Monroe, IA; Newton, IA; Oakland Acres, IA; Prairie City, IA; Reasnor, IA; Sully, IA; Valeria, IA; Boone County, Iowa; Beaver, IA; Berkley, IA; Boone, IA; Boxholm, IA; Fraser, IA; Luther, IA; Madrid, IA; Ogden, IA; Pilot Mound, IA; Sheldahl, IA; Madison County, Iowa; Earlham, IA; East Peru, IA; Macksburg, IA; Patterson, IA; St. Charles, IA; Truro, IA; Winterset, IA; and Guthrie County, Iowa; Bagley, IA; Bayard, IA; Casey, IA; Guthrie Center, IA; Jamaica, IA; Menlo, IA; Panora, IA; Yale, IA; in the Des Moines Metro Area.