Whiskey University has Instructors in the Mufreesboro Metropolitan Area:

Check on the pages in the Left Nav. Bar in this Section to find Faculty listed Geographically.

Our faculty currently serves Rutherford County, Tennessee (339,261); Coffee County, Tennessee (55,700); Bedford County, Tennessee (49,713); Cannon County, Tennessee (14,847) and Grundy County, Tennessee (13,346) in the Murfreesboro Metropolitan Area.

Whiskey University’s Faculty

1.) Lt. Col. Dennis Jones

2.) Lt. M.J. Jacobs

3.) Lt. Casey Spicer 

4.) Lt. Walt Burnside

5.) Lt. Joshua Kaylor

6.) Capt. Bobby Leib

Lt. Col. Dennis Jones

Whiskey University Partner

Member of the Board of Directors

      Email address:    DennisJones@WhiskeyUniv.com

Major Dennis Jones has been a member of Whiskey University since late 2020. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Jones is rapidly working his way through the entire seven-degree program at warp speed. He is currently a “Chartered Master Bourbon Taster” and has earned his Master of Science Degree from Whiskey University with a Double Major in The Tennessee Whiskey Region and The Whiskey Row Region on March 6th, 2022.

Jones is a Critical Care Paramedic & College Instructor in Emergency Medical Services Program, an Emergency Management Director, & a Security Guard at a music venue. Dennis Jones was born in January, 1966, upon the southern end of the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee. A former public schools’ educator he has over 25 years of teaching experience at differing levels. Dennis enjoys sharing his love of Bourbon with his friends by sharing the Bourbon Spirits he finds & the Spirit of Friendship with them.

Dennis earned Bourbon Diploma on January 24th, 2021 and his Associate Degree after passing 16 classes on June 15th, 2021. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science Degree with 25 classes on August 10th, 2021. Jones earned the title of the "Master Bourbon Taster," the rank of Captain in the Bourbon Brigade with his Bachelor of Arts Degree on October 13th, 2021.

Looking to gain more knowledge about the history of Bourbon, Dennis found the Whiskey University website & since he has a background in education, he contacted Whiskey University about learning more about Bourbon & Whiskey University.  He enjoyed it very much and soon took three more and he was invited to join the “Train the Trainers” contingent.  The courses speak to both his love of history and his love of bourbon.  Originally a Makers Mark drinker from his college days, but as he tried different bourbons.  Eventually he became a Knob Creek devotee.  Today his tastes are much broader encompassing many brands, but he prefers higher proof expressions.  His home bar includes over 250 bottles, mainly bourbon!  Dennis was awarded the title of “Chartered Master Bourbon Taster” and the rank of Major in the Bourbon Brigade when he passed his 40th credit course on March 6th, 2022.

Dennis has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Senior Chartered Master Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from Stave & Thief Society)

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3.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador

4.) Tennessee Squire From Jack Daniel’s

5.) Member Of The Blade & Bow 5 Keys Club

6.)Coopers Club With Nelson’s GreenBrier Distillery

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7.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

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

9.) High West Whiskey Club Utah

10.) Alchemist Ambassador With Jefferson’s Bourbon

11.) Rare Breed Society Member With Wild Turkey

Lt. Col. M. J. Jacobs

Email:    MJ@WhiskeyUniv.com

Whiskey University Partner

Member of the Board of Directors

Lt. Col. M. J. Jacobs has been a member of Whiskey University since late 2021. In 2016, Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. M. J. earned his Bourbon Diploma from Whiskey University on January 11th, 2022.

Michael, known to most simply as “MJ”, is in his mid 40’s and lives in Hardin Valley, a suburb of Knoxville, Tennessee. He has been married to my supportive and amazing wife, Angie, for twelve years and has two amazing kids that keep him busier than bee in Spring. His son plays ice hockey and football and his daughter is a swimmer. He tries not to ever miss a practice. Jacobs also has been coaching youth football for four years. By day, MJ is a REALTOR with EXIT Realty Pros and an insurance agent with Meridian Insurance. His philosophy is “do my best for the people that entrust me to be a part of their world” in both of these avenues.

Jacobs earned his Associate Degree after passing 18 classes on March 30th, 2022. As far as his whiskey or bourbon passion, it began with, what else, but Jack Daniel’s! Being an East Tennessean, you can go anywhere in the world and everyone knows Jack! From there, it expanded into other tastes and eventually led to his role here at Whiskey University. Michael’s favorite thing about whiskey and bourbon is the people; and that is why he is quoted as saying, ”I can’t pass an opportunity to bring people together with the “History and Taste” you know the things we teach here at Whiskey University. I’m blessed to have built so many great relationships through such an admirable spirit.”

On May 25th, 2022 M. J. earned his Bachelor of Science Degree with 26 classes, at Whiskey University and the title of "Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of First Lieutenant in the Bourbon Brigade. On July 5th, 2022 Captain Jacobs advanced to earn the Title of “Master Whiskey Taster” by earning his Bachelor of Arts Degree at 34 classes and the rank of Captain in the Bourbon Brigade.

M. J. has gone on to earn Whiskey University’s two highest degrees at the Graduate Level earning his Master of Science Degree after 42 classes on August 14th, 2022 and the Title of Chartered Master Bourbon Taster. Jacobs reached the pinnacle of education at Whiskey University when he was honored with his Master of Arts Degree after 50 classes on November 2nd, 2022 earning his the prestigous title of Chartered Master Whiskey Taster.

M. J. has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Senior Chartered Master Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

2.) ”Executive Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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3.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador

4.) Tennessee Squire From Jack Daniel’s

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

6.)Coopers Club with Nelson’s GreenBrier Distillery

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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.) High West Whiskey Club Utah

Lt. Casey Spicer

Email address:   CaseySpicer@WhiskeyUniv.com

Casey has the following Designations and Credentials:

1.) ”Cerified Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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3.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador

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4.)Bardstown Whiskey Society Member with Heaven Hill

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

6.) High West Whiskey Club Utah

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

8.) Rare Breed Society Member with Wild Turkey

9.) Mellow Moments Member, Four Roses

Lt. Walt Burnside

   Email address:     Walt.Burnside@WhiskeyUniv.com

Whiskey University Recruiter

Walt has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Certified Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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2.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador

3.) Tennessee Squire with Jack Daniel’s

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

6.) Coopers Club with Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery

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

8.)Bardstown Whiskey Society Member with Heaven Hill

9.) High West Whiskey Club Utah

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

11.) Rare Breed Society Member with Wild Turkey

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12.) Founder, Murfreesboro Bourbon Society

Lt. Joshua Kaylor

Email address:    Josh.Kaylor@WhiskeyUniv.com

Josh has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Certified Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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3.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador

4.) Coopers Club With Nelson’s GreenBrier Distillery

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5.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

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

7.)Bardstown Whiskey Society Member With Heaven Hill

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

Capt. Bobby Leib

Bobby has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Master Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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2.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador

3.) Tennessee Squire With Jack Daniel’s

4.) Blade And Bow’s Five Keys Club Member

5.)Coopers Club With Nelson’s GreenBrier Distillery

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6.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

7.)Bardstown Whiskey Society Member with Heaven Hill

8.) High West Whiskey Club Utah

9.) Mellow Moments Member, Four Roses

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10.) Member, Nashville Bourbon Social Club,

11.) Member, Music City Bourbon Club,

12.) Member, Bourbon 615,

13.) Member, Melrose Barrell Pickers,

14.) Member, Staves & Co,

15.) Member, Boro Bourbon Club

16.) Member, Charred Stave Whiskey Society

17.) Member, Nashville Bourbon Barrell

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.

Our faculty currently serves Rutherford County, Tennessee (339,261); Coffee County, Tennessee (55,700); Bedford County, Tennessee (49,713); Cannon County, Tennessee (14,847) and Grundy County, Tennessee (13,346) in the Murfreesboro Metropolitan Area.

Cities or towns in this service area for Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes include Murfreesboro, TN; Smyrna, TN; LaVergne, TN; Eagleville, TN; Christiana, TN; Blackman, TN; Lascassas, TN; Walterhill, TN; Manchester, TN; Tullahoma, TN; Beechgrove, TN; Hillsboro, TN; Morrison, TN; Shelbyville, TN; Wartrace, TN; Bell Buckle, TN, Unionville, TN; Woodbury, TN; Readyville, TN; Auburntown, TN; and Liberty, TN; Altamont, TN; Gruetli Laager, TN; Coalmont, TN; Tracy City, TN; Palmer, TN; Decherd, TN; and Beersheba Springs, TN.