Whiskey University has Instructors in the New Orleans Metropolitan Area:
Orleans Parrish, Louisiana (389,467); Jefferson Parrish (432,552); Plaquemines Parrish (23,410); St. Bernard Parrish (47,244); St. Charles Parrish (52,879); St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana (42,477) in the New Orleans Metropolitan Area.
Whiskey University’s Faculty
Lt. Col. Matt Hedrick
Capt. Mike Centola
Sgt. Gina Wisler
Pvt. Robert Sales
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Lt. Col. Matthew J. Hedrick, III
Matthew J Hedrick III has been with Whiskey University since the beginning of 2021. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Matt earned his Bourbon Diploma on May 20th, 2021. He earned his final of seven Degrees, his Master of Arts Degree and the title of Senior Chartered Master Bourbon Taster on January 16, 2022.
Matt is married to Jeanne since 1995 and has one son Matthew IV. Matt was born and raised in the New Orleans area. He attended St. Clement of Rome School in Metairie, LA for grammar school and Archbishop Rummel, an all-male Catholic High School. Matt received his Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he majored in Finance with minors in Computer Science and Economics. While at LSU he worked for Residential Housing and was Senior Resident Assistant for Kirby Smith dormitory. Also, he played tuba in the Golden Band from Tigerland. Since graduation he has performed several times with the alumni band for their annual halftime show. He has been honored to take the field with his son Matthew IV, who also plays tuba for 5 years. Matt is looking forward to future alumni performances where he, Matthew IV and William Houston “Tex” Chapman can participate as fellow aluminist. He has enjoyed playing with the Tiger Rag Tag for the LSU National Champion parade and several Mardi Gras parades.
In his free time Matt works with his mother Sally Hedrick and sister Courtney Dusang on Mardi Gras costumes. His sister designs the costumes, then his mother sews the gowns and Matt bends wire to create the headpieces and collars for the royalty of several Carnival Krewes. With the love of Mardi Gras, he and his wife Jeanne attend several Carnival Balls throughout the year. Matt has MC’ed the Krewe of Sparta’s parade at N.O. Gallier Hall for dignitaries and royalty. Over the past 20+ years Matt has been a member of the Krewe of Endymion, one of the area’s largest parade organizations. Matt Jr. is the float lieutenant with Matt III being an assistant lieutenant. Matt is also an avid cyclist. He is constantly on the bicycle and has participated in the Multiple Sclerosis 150 mile bike ride for over 20 years. He was fortunate to have his father make the trek with him once. He loves taking his bike on trips to explore and keep in form. For several years Matt had been an Assistant Scout Master for troop 269 in Metairie, LA.
Along with these passions Matt enjoys taking his jeep off-roading. He has owned several jeeps in his life and has taken them to tackle some rough terrain. Matt’s great uncle Bob Finnerty was a jockey who raced in the 1935 Kentucky Derby. Which coincidently was the same day that Stizler Weller re-opened their doors in Shively, KY.
Matt has the following Designations and Credentials:
”Chartered Master Whiskey Taster”
(fromWhiskey University)
”Associate Bourbon Steward”
(from the Stave & Thief Society)
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Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member
Band Of Rebels, Rebel Yell Association
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Capt. Mike Centola
Mike has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
”Master Whiskey Taster”
(fromWhiskey University)
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Member: Rare Breed Society
Member: LuxCo Band of Rebels Member
Member: Sazerac Barrel Select Club Member
Member: Jeffersons Alchemist Ambassador
Member: World Whiskey Society
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Sgt. Gina Wisler
Gina has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
”Journeyman Whiskey Taster”
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Pvt. Robert Sales
Robert has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
“Apprentice Whiskey Taster”
(fromWhiskey University)
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Cities or towns in this service area for Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes include New Orleans, LA; Metairie, LA; River Ridge, LA; Harahan, LA; Kenner, LA; Gretna, LA; Avondale, LA; Saint Rose, LA; Barataria, LA; Bridge City, LA; Elmwood, LA; Estelle, LA; Grand Ilse, LA; Harvey, LA; Jean Lafitte, LA; Jefferson, LA; Laffite, LA; Marrero, LA; Terrytown, LA; Timberlane, LA; Waggaman, LA; Westwego, LA; Woodmere, LA; Pointe à la Hache, LA; Belle Chasse, LA; Boothville-Venice, LA; Buras-Triuph, LA; Empire, LA; Port Sulphur, LA; Grand Isles, LA; Chalmette, LA; Arabi, LA; Meraux, LA; Poydras, LA; Violet, LA; Hahnville, LA, Luling, LA; Ama, LA; Bayou Gauche, LA; Boutte, LA; Des Allemands, LA; Destrehan, LA; Killona, LA; Montz, LA; New Sarpy, LA; Norco, LA; Paradis, LA; St. Rose, LA; Taft, LA; Convent, LA; Lutcher, LA; Gramercy, LA; North Vacherie, LA and South Vacherie, LA.