Whiskey University has Instructors in the Nashville Metropolitan Area:

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

Our faculty currently serves Davidson County, Tennessee (704,144) Williamson County, Tennessee (245,348); Dickson County, Tennessee (54,376); and Cheatham County, (41,101) in the Nashville Metropolitan Area.

Whiskey University’s Faculty

1.) Professor Lt. Col. Bobby Graham

2.) Professor Lt. Col. Jamie Wadkins

3.) Professor Major Christopher Yow

4.) Professor 1st Lt. Michael Weber

5.) Makenzie Roberts

6.) Maj. Virginia Triplett

Professor Lt. Col. Bobby Graham

   Email address:     Bobby@WhiskeyUniv.com

Whiskey University Partner

Member of the Board of Directors

Professor Bobby Graham has been a member of Whiskey University since 2018. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Bobby earned his Bourbon Diploma on July 12th, 2018.

Lt. Col. Graham is a Senior Software Engineer at an Insurance Company based in Franklin, Tennessee. Bobby was born in August 1987 in Nashville, Tennessee. He now lives in Franklin, Tennessee. Graham is married to Kari McMullin Graham.

Bobby was one of the first twenty students to earn his Associate Degree after passing 15 classes on February 13th, 2019. Bobby taught his first class on September 26th, 2019 when he taught the “Barton / 1792 Tasting” he also teaches “Whiskey 101” and two Buffalo Trace (Advanced) Tastings. On May 23rd, 2018 Graham earned his Bachelors of Arts Degree with 24 classes, at Whiskey University and the title of "Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of Captain in the Bourbon Brigade.

Bobby became only the eighth graduate student to earn his Masters of Arts Degree (our Highest Degree) after successfully completing his 40th class on February 13th 2020, the title of "Senior Chartered Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of Lt. Colonel in the Bourbon Brigade. Whiskey University elected Professor Bobby Graham was elected as one of two of the Brigade’s Buffalo Trace Brands Specialist.

Bobby has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Chartered Master Whiskey Taster“

(from Whiskey University)

2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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3.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador

4.) Tennessee Squire with Jack Daniel’s

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

6.) Coopers Club with Nelson’s Green Brier 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.)Bardstown Whiskey Society Member with Heaven Hill

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

11.) Rare Breed Society Member with Wild Turkey

Professor Lt. Col. Jamie Wadkins

   Email address:     JWadkins@WhiskeyUniv.com

Whiskey University Partner

Member of the Board of Directors

Whiskey University Recruiter

Professor Jamie Wadkins has been a member of Whiskey University since 2018. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Jamie earned his Bourbon Diploma on March 27th, 2019.

Major Wadkins is an I.T. Infrastructure Manager at J. Alexander based in Nashville, Tennessee. Jamie was born in May 1981 in Iuka, Mississippi. Jamie graduated from American Intercontinental University in May 2007 with a Major in Information Technology. He now lives in Bellevue area of Nashville, Tennessee.

Jamie was one of the first forty students to earn his Associate Degree after passing 15 classes on October 14th, 2019. Jamie taught his first class on September 14th, 2019 when he taught the “Whiskey Row Region” Tasting Class. Jamie also teaches about a half dozen classes including “Brown-Forman” as well as a host of other classes centered around the Whiskey Row Region. On January 20th, 2020 Wadkins earned his Bachelors of Science Degree with 24 classes, at Whiskey University and the title of "Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of Captain in the Bourbon Brigade.

Jamie became only the twelfth graduate student to earn a Post Graduate Degree from W.U. when he earned his Masters of Science Degree after successfully completing his 36th class on July 23rd, 2020 earning the title of "Chartered Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of Major in the Bourbon Brigade. Wadkins then earned the Highest Degree bestowed upon a student when he was awarded his Masters of Arts Degree after completing is 43rd class on January 28th, 2021.

Whiskey University elected Professor Jamie Wadkins as the Department Head of the Whiskey Row Region Department in July of 2020. He is only one of four of the Whiskey University’s Department Heads.

Jamie has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Chartered Master Whiskey Taster“

(from Whiskey University)

2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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3.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador for Life

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

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7.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

8.) Member King’s Circle- George Remus and M.G.P.

9.) Heaven Hill’s Bardstown Whiskey Society Member

10.) Whiskey Baron from Wyoming Whiskey

11.) High West Whiskey Club Utah

12.) Band of Rebels, Rebel Yell Association

13.) Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member

Professor Major Christopher Yow

   Email address:     cYow@WhiskeyUniv.com

Whiskey University Partner

Member of the Board of Directors

Whiskey University Recruiter

Professor Christopher Yow has been a member of Whiskey University since Mid 2017. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Chris earned his Bourbon Diploma on September 14th, 2017.

Major Yow is the Managing Editor of the Advertiser News of Spring Hill and Thompson’s Station. Chris Yow was born in September 1986 in Dora, Alabama. He now lives in Franklin, Tennessee and is one of four Williamson County Bourbon Boys.

Christopher was also the fourth student to earn his Associate Degree after passing 15 classes on June 28th, 2018. Yow is also a Recruiter for Whiskey University. Chris taught his first class on February 13th, 2019 when he taught the “Willett Distillery Tasting” he also teaches Bourbon 201. On November 18th, 2018 Yow earned his Bachelors of Science Degree with 24 classes, at Whiskey University and the title of "Certified Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of Captain in the Bourbon Brigade.

Christopher became only the fourth graduate student to earn his Masters of Science Degree after successfully completing his 34th class on March 28th 2019, the title of "Chartered Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of Major in the Bourbon Brigade. Whiskey University elected Professor Christopher Yow the Brigade’s Willett Brands Specialist.

Chris is quoted as saying, “Bourbon was never more than a shot at the bar for me until Whiskey University. My love for whiskey — bourbon, especially — is 100% a product of my time with this organization and Colonel CRaig. It’s been a blast learning about the history, paired with our tastings over the years and I am so happy I get to share that love with you all.”

Chris has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Chartered Master Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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3.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador

4.) Tennessee Squire with 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.)Bardstown Whiskey Society Member with Heaven Hill

8.) Member King’s Circle- George Remus and M.G.P.

9.) Whiskey Baron from Wyoming Whiskey

10.) High West Whiskey Club Utah

11.) Rare Breed Society Member with Wild Turkey

Professor 1st Lt. Michael Weber

   Email address:     MWeber@WhiskeyUniv.com

Michael has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Adjunct Master Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward“

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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3.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador for Life

4.) Tennessee Squire from Jack Daniel’s

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

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

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7.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

8.) Member King’s Circle- George Remus and M.G.P.

9.) Heaven Hill’s Bardstown Whiskey Society Member

10.) High West Whiskey Club Utah

11.) Band of Rebels, Rebel Yell Association

12.) Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member

Sgt. Mackenzie Roberts

Makenzie Has Following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Journeyman Bourbon Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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3.)Coopers Club With Nelson’s GreenBrier Distillery

Maj. Virginia Triplett

Virginia Has Following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Chartered Master Bourbon Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

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2.) Family Tree Ambassador At Wilderness Trail

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 100 different classes.

Our faculty currently serves Davidson County, Tennessee (704,144) Williamson County, Tennessee (245,348); Dickson County, Tennessee (54,376); and Cheatham County, (41,101) in the Nashville Metropolitan Area.

Cities or towns in this service area for Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes include Nashville, TN; Belleview, TN, Antioch, TN; Goodlettesviile, TN; Donaldson, TN; Belle Meade, TN; Hermitage, TN; Green Hills, TN; Berry Hill, TN; Forest Hills, TN; Lakewood, TN; Oak Hill, TN; Franklin, TN; Brentwood, TN; Fairview, TN; Nolensville, TN; Thompson’s Station, TN; College Grove, TN; Lebanon, TN; Mt. Juliet, TN; Watertown, TN; Rural Hill, TN; Green Hill, TN; Gallatin, TN; Hendersonville, TN; White House, TN; Portland, TN; Millersville, TN; Westmoreland, TN; Mitchellsville, TN; Springfield, TN; Greenbier, TN; Cedar Hill, TN; Crossplains, TN; Orlinda, TN; Adams, TN; Coopertown, TN; Ashland City, TN; Pleasant View, TN; Joelton, TN; Kingston Springs, TN; and Pegram, TN.