Whiskey University has Instructors in the Gastonia Metropolitan Area:

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Our faculty currently serves areas in Gaston County, North Carolina (226,568); Lincoln County, North Carolina (88,097); Catawba County, North Carolina (160,307); Cleveland County, North Carolina (99,035); Burke County, North Carolina (88,584); Rutherford County, North Carolina (65,587); and McDowell County, North Carolina (45,269) in the Gastonia Metropolitan Area.

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Whiskey University’s Faculty

  • Lt.Jr.Grd Chris Diffley

  • Sgt. Mason Kellar

  • Sgt. Scott Van Der Poel

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Lt.Jr.Grd Chris Diffley

Chris has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

Certified Bourbon Taster

(from Whiskey University)

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A humorous parody diploma titled 'Whiskey University' awarded to Chris Diffey for completing a course in bourbon studies, featuring images of whiskey bottles, decorative borders, and a bourbon-inspired seal.
Four circles with labels inside, listing different groups or clubs, with the word 'NOT ENROLLED' below each group name.
Six circles with text inside, listing different groups that are not enrolled: Whisk Thieves, Kings Circle, WHIS Society, Family Tree, Whisk Baron, High West.

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Rare Breed Society Member with Wild Turkey

A certificate with a black center, a brown border, and a gray outer border. The text at the bottom reads 'Associate of Science Degree' in white letters.

Sgt. Mason Kellar

Mason has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Journeyman Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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A black square with a brown border and gray framing, featuring the words 'Bourbon Diploma' written at the bottom in white text.
A humorous parody diploma from Whiskey University certifying Mason Kellar for completing a bourbon studies course, featuring images of Jack Daniels and Jim Beam bourbon bottles and a gold seal.
Four large white circles with black text inside, listing four golf clubs and their enrollment status. The clubs are Maker's Mark, Tenn Squire, 5 Keys Club, and Coopers Club. Each club's entry indicates they are not enrolled.
Six large, light gray circles horizontally aligned, each containing the text: "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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Rare Breed Society Member with Wild Turkey

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Sgt. Scott van der Poel

Scott has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Journeyman Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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A digital or printed certificate with a black square in the center and a brown and gray border, labeled 'Bourbon Diploma' at the bottom.
A humorous parody diploma from Whiskey University awarded to Scott van der Poel for completing Bourbon Basic Studies, featuring images of Jack Daniel's and Jim Beam bourbon bottles, with decorative gold borders and a whiskey-themed seal.
Four light gray circles labeled 'Maker's Mark', 'Tenn Squire', '5 Keys Club', and 'Coopers Club'. All circles include the text 'NOT ENROLLED' underneath their respective labels.
A sequence of six light gray circles with black text inside, listing names of fictional noble houses or groups, each labeled 'NOT ENROLLED'.

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Rare Breed Society Member with Wild Turkey

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Cities or towns in this service area for Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes include Fort Gastonia, NC; Belmont, NC; Bessemer City, NC; Cherryville, NC; Cramerton, NC; Dallas, NC; Dellview, NC; High Shoals, NC; Lowell, NC; McAdenville, NC; Mount Holly, NC; Ranlo, NC; Spencer Mountain, NC; Stanley, Lincolnton, NC; Lowesville, NC; Westport, NC; Brookford, NC; Catawba, NC; Claremont, NC; Conover, Hickory, NC; Lake Norman of Catawba, NC; Long View, NC; Maiden, NC; Mountain View, NC; Newton, NC; Sherrills Ford, NC; St. Stephens, NC; Shelby, NC; Belwood; Boiling Springs, NC; Casar, NC; Earl, NC; Fallston, NC; Grover, NC; Kings Mountain, NC; Kingstown, NC; Lattimore, NC; Lawndale, NC; Light Oak, NC; Mooresboro, NC; Patterson Springs, NC; Polkville, NC; Shelby, NC; and Waco, NC.