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Our faculty currently serves Rutherford County, Tennessee (339,261); Coffee County, Tennessee (55,700); Bedford County, Tennessee (49,713); Warren County, Tennessee (40,953); DeKalb County, Tennessee (20,080); Cannon County, Tennessee (14,847) and Grundy County, Tennessee (13,346) in the Murfreesboro Metropolitan Area.

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Whiskey University’s Faculty

  • Whiskey Col. Dennis Jones

  • Commodore M.J. Jacobs

  • Capt. Bobby Leib

  • Lt.Jr.Grd Shonna Harrison

  • Lt.Jr.Grd Joshua Kaylor

  • Sgt. Aaron Akagi

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Whiskey Col. Dennis Jones

Whiskey University Partner

Member of the Board of Directors

      Email address:    DennisJones@WhiskeyUniv.com

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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:

”Senior Chartered Master Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from Stave & Thief Society)

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Certificate titled 'Whiskey University' awarded to Dennis Jones for a Master of Arts Degree with a Double Major in the Whiskey Row Region and Tennessee Whiskey Region, granting the honorary title 'Senior Chartered Master Bourbon Taster,' signed and dated August 8, 2022, and decorated with icons of various whiskey bottles.
Four light grey circles with black text indicating four golf clubs, three with 'Not Enrolled' status and one with no status shown.
Wooden circular badge with black text reading 'Member of Maker's Mark Ambassador', featuring a laurel wreath, star, and Roman numeral 'IV' inside a circle.
Logo for Whiskey Thieves featuring a circular design with the text 'Member of Whiskey Thieves' and a central emblem reading 'Sagamore Spirit Rye'.
Seal of the Tennessee Squire, a member of the Tennessee Squire Association, featuring a horse and rider in the center surrounded by the organization's name.
Logo for the 'Blade and Bow' 5 Keys Club, featuring a circular emblem with a central design of five keys, surrounded by text and decorative elements.
Logo of Coopers Club, a member of Nelson's Green Brier Distillery, with green and gold circular design and text
Six gray circles with black text, listing organizations not enrolled: Whisk Thieves, Kings Circle, Whis Society, Family Tree, Whisk Baron, High West.
Seal reading 'Cherry Heaven Hill Distillery,' with 'Member of Bardstown Society' below.

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Alchemist Ambassador With Jefferson’s Bourbon

Rare Breed Society Member With Wild Turkey

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A certificate with a black central area and a gold border, titled 'Master of Arts Degree' at the bottom.
Logo for the High West Distillery, Park City, Utah, featuring a horseshoe and mountain range, with text indicating membership in the High West Distillery Club.
Logo of Kings Circle, featuring a hand holding a king's crown with the text 'KING'S CIRCLE' and 'THE RIGHT HAND MAN' inside a circular border, above the name George Remus.

Commodore M. J. Jacobs

Email:    MJ@WhiskeyUniv.com

Whiskey University Partner

Member of the Board of Directors

Man with gray hair and beard wearing a light blue polka dot shirt, holding a framed whiskey university certificate, standing in front of shelves filled with various whiskey bottles.

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” to those that know him. He lives in Smyrna, just south of Nashville, moving there in the Summer of 2023 from his prior home of 22 years in the Hardin Valley area of Knoxville. He has been married to his supportive and amazing wife, Angie, for 15 years and has three kids, which are his true pride and joy. By day, MJ is an insurance agent with Meridian Insurance and a REALTOR with SimpliHom. His philosophy is “do my best for the people that entrust me to be a part of their world” in both of these avenues. 

MJ earned his Associate Degree after passing 18 classes on March 30th, 2022. As far as his whiskey or bourbon passion goes, 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” that 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 prestigious title of Chartered Master Whiskey Taster.

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

”Senior Chartered Master Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

”Executive Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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A whiskey university certificate awarded to Michael William Emmet Jacobs, featuring images of various whiskey bottles and whiskey-themed decorations, with ornate border and signature.
Four circles with club names and enrollment status, from left to right: Maker's Mark - Not Enrolled, Tenn Squire - Not Enrolled, 5 Keys Club - Not Enrolled, Coopers Club - Not Enrolled.
A circular wooden token with 'Maker's Mark' at the top and 'AMBASSADOR' at the bottom. It features a laurel wreath surrounding a star and the letters 'S IV' inside a circle.
Logo for Whiskey Thieves featuring the words "Member of Whiskey Thieves" with the brand name "Sagmore Spirit Rye" inside a circle.
Logo of the Tennessee Squire, a member of the Tennessee Squire Association, featuring a horse and rider in the center surrounded by the text 'Tennessee Squire Association'.
Logo of Blade and Bow, a 5 Keys Club member, featuring a circular design with the text 'MEMBER OF BLADE AND BOW,' five keys in the center, and the establishment year 1935.
Logo with a tree and 'Wilderness Trail Distillery' text; includes 'Member of Wilder Trail Family Tree'
Coopers Club membership badge for Nelson's Green Brier Distillery with a green and gold circular design
Six gray circles with black text inside, listing names of fictional groups or clans, each labeled as 'not enrolled'.
A diploma cover with a black center, gold border, gray background, and text reading 'Master of Arts Degree ++' at the bottom.
Logo of High West Distillery with text 'Member Of' above and 'High West Club' below, featuring a circular design with industrial elements in the center.
A circular logo with the words 'KING'S CIRCLE' and 'THE RIGHT HAND MAN' around a clenched fist with a hand extending from it, and the word 'MEMBER OF' at the top. Below, it says 'George Remus' and 'Kings Circle' in gray text.

Capt. Bobby Leib

Bobby has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Master Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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Certificate from Whiskey University awarded to Bobby Leib for earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Bluegrass Region and the honorary title Master Whiskey Taster, dated November 13, 2023. The certificate features images of two whiskey bottles, a Jack Daniel's and Jim Beam, a medal ribbon, a woolly mammoth pin, and a whiskey glass symbol.
Four followed by four circles with golf club names and enrollment status, all labeled 'not enrolled'.
A circular wooden plaque with the text "Member of Maker's Mark Ambassador" and decorative laurel leaves, with the Maker's Mark logo and a star.
Logo with text 'MEMBER OF Whiskey Thieves' and graphic resembling a whiskey label with the words 'Whiskey Thieves' and 'RYE' in bold, along with 'Sagmore Spirit' in smaller text.
Seal of the Tennessee Squire Association featuring a horse and rider in the center, with the text 'Member of Tennessee Squire Association' above and below, and 'Tennessee Squire' below the seal.
Logo of Blade and Bow featuring a circular emblem with the words 'MEMBER OF BLADE AND BOW', an inner circle with 'Stitzel Weller Distillery' and 'Established 1935', and five keys in the center, with '5 Keys Club' written below.
Coopers Club logo featuring green and gold colors, with text 'Member of Nelson's Green Brier Distillery' at the top and 'Coopers Club' at the bottom.
Six gray circles with black text inside. The circles list organizations not enrolled: Whisk Thieves, Kings Circle, WHIS Society, Family Tree, Whisk Baron, High West.

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Mellow Moments Member, Four Roses

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Member, Nashville Bourbon Social Club,

Member, Music City Bourbon Club,

Member, Bourbon 615,

Member, Melrose Barrell Pickers,

Member, Staves & Co,

Member, Boro Bourbon Club

Member, Charred Stave Whiskey Society

Member, Nashville Bourbon Barrell

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Graphic of a black rectangle with a gray border, featuring the text 'Bachelor of Arts Degree' in white at the bottom.
A circular logo with the text "High West Distillery Park City Utah" around the perimeter and a stylized icon in the center of two horseshoes with a mountain range and a zigzag line between them, representing a mountain stream or river. Above the logo, the text reads "Member of," and below, the text says "High West Club," with the latter in gray italic font.
Black and white badge with the text 'Member of Cherry Heaven Hill Distillery,' featuring a circular logo with a stylized 'H' and 'H' inside.

Lt.Jr.Grd Shonna Harrison

Shonna has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Certified Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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A black square with a gray and brown border, and white text reading 'Associate of Science Degree' at the bottom.
A whiskey university diploma certificate with a decorative gold border, featuring the name Shonna Harrison and the title Certified Whiskey Taster, awarded on August 19, 2025, signed by Colonel Craig L. Duncan.
The image shows four circles with all of them containing the text "NOT ENROLLED" underneath the names of four clubs: Maker's Mark, Tenn Squire, 5 Keys Club, and Coopers Club.
Wooden circular badge with the text 'Member of Maker's Mark Ambassador' and decorative laurel design.
Tennessee Squire membership badge featuring a horse and rider inside a circular design.
Membership badge featuring the Blade and Bow logo, with text indicating 'Member of Blade and Bow 5 Keys Club'
Logo with 'Wilderness Trail Distillery' encircling a tree and a stylized 'W' and 'T', and text 'Wilder. Trail Family Tree' underneath.
Membership badge for Coopers Club at Nelson's Green Brier Distillery featuring the distillery's logo and green circle background.
Circular labels with text: Whisk Thieves Not Enrolled, Kings Circle Not Enrolled, Whis Society Not Enrolled, Family Tree Not Enrolled, Whisk Baron Not Enrolled, High West Not Enrolled.

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Member, National Bourbon Women Association

Member, Boro Bourbon Club

Member, Nashboro Bourbon Social Club

Member, Nashville Bourbon Society

Member, Forty Creek Whiskey

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Seal or emblem with the text "Member of High West Distillery, Park City, Utah - Tasting Room" surrounding a logo featuring two mountains, a mountain stream, and a horseshoe.
Seal with text 'MEMBER OF' and 'Bardstown Society', featuring a circular emblem with intertwined initials 'JH' inside.
Text reading 'Member of Wyoming Whiskey' with additional text 'Whiskey' and 'Baron' underneath, all on a white background.
Logo of Kings Circle featuring a hand and a microphone with text about the King of Kings Circle and the right hand man, and the name George Remus.
Logo for Whiskey Thieves featuring the words 'Member of Whiskey Thieves' and 'Sagmore Spirit Rye' inside a circular design.

Lt.Jr.Grd Joshua Kaylor

Email address:    Josh.Kaylor@WhiskeyUniv.com

A man with a beard and dark hair smiling and holding a whiskey certification diploma in a bar setting with bottles of whiskey and a sign in the background.

Josh has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Certified Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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A whiskey-themed certificate awarded to Joshua Kaylor, recognizing successful completion of whiskey studies and conferring the title of 'Certified Bourbon Taster.' The certificate features decorative borders, two images of whiskey bottles on either side, and a whiskey glass. It includes signatures and a seal, with details about the coursework and date of achievement.
Four circles containing the text: 'Maker's Mark - Not Enrolled', 'Tenn Squire - Not Enrolled', '5 Keys Club - Not Enrolled', 'Coopers Club - Not Enrolled'.
Wooden circular badge with the text "Member of Maker's Mark Ambassadors", a star and the letters "S IV" in the center, and decorative laurel leaves.
Logo of Whiskey Thieves featuring a black background with white and red text.
Coopers Club membership badge for Nelson's Green Brier Distillery featuring a green circle with gold lettering and decorative design.
Six circular badges with text indicating various society names and status of enrollment. The badges read: 'Whisk Thieves NOT ENROLLED', 'Kings Circle NOT ENROLLED', 'Whis Society NOT ENROLLED', 'Family Tree NOT ENROLLED', 'Whisk Baron NOT ENROLLED', and 'High West NOT ENROLLED'.

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Band Of Rebels Member With LuxCo/Rebel Yell

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A badge with a black square in the center, brown border, gray outer border, and white text at the bottom that reads 'Associate of Science Degree'.
Circular logo with a hand giving a thumbs-up and the words 'Kings Circle' and 'The Right Hand Man'. Text above reads 'Member of' and below says 'George Remus Kings Circle'.
Seal with the text 'MEMBER OF CHERRY HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY' and the words 'Bardstown Society' underneath.

Sgt. Aaron Akagi

Aaron has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Journeyman Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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Logo of Whiskey Thieves featuring a circular design with black, white, and red elements and the text 'Member of Whiskey Thieves'.
Multiple large circles with text inside, listing different groups or organizations that are not enrolled, including Whisk Thieves, Kings Circle, WHIS Society, Family Tree, Whisk Baron, and High West.
A brown whiskey diploma plaque with a black center and gray border, labeled 'Whiskey Diploma' at the bottom.
Whiskey University diploma awarded to Aaron Akagi for completing eleven courses in whiskey studies, signed by Colonel Craig Duncan, dated September 10, 2025.

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.