Whiskey University has Instructors in the Columbia Metro Area:

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Our faculty currently serves Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes in the following Counties in Missouri; Boone County, Missouri (183,610); Audrain County, Missouri (24,962); Randolph County, Missouri (25,414); Cooper County, Missouri (17,103); and Howard County, Missouri (10,151); in the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Area.

 Whiskey University’s Faculty:

1.) Lt. Col. Brad Martens

2.) Jordan Willeford

3.) t.b.a

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Lt. Col. Brad Martens

Whiskey University Partner

Member of the Board of Directors

Email address:    BourbonBrad@WhiskeyUniv.com

Lt. Col Brad Martens has been a member of Whiskey University since April 2022. In 2016, Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Martens earned his Bourbon Diploma with 8 classes complete on May 31st, 2022.

Brad is in his mid 40’s and lives in Columbia Missouri, halfway between Saint Louis and Kansas City – home to the University of Missouri-Columbia campus. Brad and his wife Amy have been married for 15 years and have three children, along with three grandchildren. His kids are involved in ice hockey, baseball, and the outdoors, while his daughter is a mother of three.

Brad is a proud Rotarian and currently serves as Assistant District Governor for District 6080.  He is a past Rotarian of the Year recipient and helped secure funding in excess of $100K for both local and International Service Projects.  In 2022, Brad visited both Uganda and Peru, focusing on water sanitation, education, the environment, and combating Malaria.

By day, Brad serves as the Manager for Outpatient Ambulatory Clinics and Radiology at the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, part of MU Health, located in Columbia, Missouri.

Brad earned his Associate Degree and the title of “Certified Bourbon Taster” after passing 16 classes on July 12, 2022. As far as his whiskey or bourbon passion, it began with an infatuation for the history behind each bottle and distillery.  Brad often states, “The story behind the bottle is often more intriguing than the taste you get from your pour – in addition, sharing that story with friends is even more important”.

On September 14, 2022 Captain Martens advanced to earn the Title of “Master Bourbon Taster” by earning his Bachelor of Arts Degree at 30 classes and the rank of Lt. Col. in the Bourbon Brigade.

Brad Has The Following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Chartered Master Whiskey Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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 Green Brier Distillery

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 Heaven Hill

11.) Whiskey Baron From Wyoming Whiskey

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12.) Band Of Rebels, Rebel Yell Association

13.) Alchemist Ambassador with Jefferson’s Bourbon

14.) Missouri Whiskey Society - Lifetime Member

15.) Whiskey DRAM Fellowship - Lifetime Member

Jordan Willeford

Jordan has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) “Apprentice Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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 over 110 different classes.

Our faculty currently serves Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes in the following Counties in Missouri; Boone County, Missouri (183,610); Audrain County, Missouri (24,962); Randolph County, Missouri (25,414); Cooper County, Missouri (17,103); and Howard County, Missouri (10,151); in the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Area.

Our faculty currently teaches Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes in the following cities and towns; Ashland, MO; Centralia, MO; Columbia, MO; Hallsville, MO; Harrisburg, MO; Hartsburg, MO; Huntsdale, MO; McBaine, MO; Pierpont, MO; Rocheport, MO; Sturgeon, MO; Benton City, MO; Farber, MO; Laddonia, MO; Martinsburg, MO; Mexico, MO; Rush Hill, MO; Vandalia, MO; Vandiver, MO; Cairo, MO; Clark, MO; Clifton Hill, MO; Higbee, MO; Huntsville, MO; Jacksonville, MO; Moberly, MO; Renick, MO; Blackwater, MO; Boonville, MO; Bunceton, MO; Otterville, MO; Pilot Grove, MO; Prairie Home, MO; Windsor Place, MO; Wooldridge, MO; Armstrong, MO; Fayette, MO; Franklin, MO; Glasgow, MO; New Franklin, MO; in the Columbia, Missouri Metrop Area.