Whiskey University has Instructors in the Bismarck Metro Area:

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Our faculty currently serves areas in Burleigh County, North Dakota (98,458); Morton County, North Dakota (33,291); McLean County, North Dakota (9,771); Mercer County, North Dakota (8,350); Sioux County, North Dakota (3,898); Kidder County, North Dakota (2,394); Emmons County, North Dakota (3,301); Grant County, North Dakota (2,301); Wells County, North Dakota (3,982); Oliver County, North Dakota (1,877); McIntosh County, North Dakota (2,530); Logan County, North Dakota (1,876); and Sheridan County, North Dakota (1,265) in the Bismarck Metro Area.

Whiskey University’s Faculty

  • Lt. Col. Scott Meske

  • Lt. Col. Randall Borkus

  • Sgt. Thomas Hallendorff

  • Pvt. Ron Frei

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Major Scott “Fuzzy” Meske has been enrolled in Whiskey University since mid-2021. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees, offering a credentialing path for those who enjoy sharing the gospel of America’s spirit. Scott earned his Bourbon Diploma from Whiskey University with 10 classes on September 14th, 2021.

A Wisconsin native, Scott moved to North Dakota in 2014 and has been guiding nonprofits and chambers in strategic planning and government affairs, launching his consulting company 701 Strategies in 2021 after leading two large chambers of commerce. He is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and completed the Institute of Organizational Management (IOM) program through the US Chamber of Commerce. Meske went on to earn both his Associate Degree with 19 credits and his Bachelor of Science Degree in 2022, the former on February 15 th , 2022 with the title of “Certified Bourbon Taster” and the latter on November 30 th , 2022 after 29 classes.

Scott proudly served 15 years in the Army National Guard, the last 8 as a photojournalist, and has three sons who live in the Madison, Wis. area and coached youth sports (lacrosse and hockey) for 20 years before planting his North Dakota roots. Fuzzy has a myriad of interests including fly fishing, photography and songwriting. He lives in Bismarck, North Dakota with his girlfriend and regularly travels the Upper Great Plains in search of history, craft spirits and a good rodeo. Scott continued with his studies finishing 38 classes and was awarded his Bachelor of Arts Degree on December 18 th , 2023 being bestowed with the title of “Master Whiskey Taster.”

Scott is a graduate of the Fall Class of 2021 and earned his Master of Science Degree on April 14, 2024, which came with the commensurate title of “Chartered Master Bourbon Taster” with double majors in the Bluegrass Region and Craft Whiskey, adding to his Bachelor’s major of the Bourbon Capital Region. He continues his studies as he spearheads the Whiskey University expansion in North and South Dakota.

Fuzzy’s whiskey journey started when his beer league hockey friends came back from a trip to Scotland and had a “bottle share” event. Shortly thereafter, twelve guys started the “Waunakee Whiskey Society” to share spirits and learn about different whiskies. Fuzzy enjoys sharing the history and virtues of bourbon and whiskeys and help raise money for nonprofits in North Dakota, through tasting events.

“Anyone can drink whiskey. You have to learn to taste.” - Fuzzy

Scott has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Chartered Master Whiskey Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

A humorous fake diploma titled 'Whiskey University' recognizing Scott Meske for completing 57 classes in whiskey regions. The diploma is decorated with pictures of various whiskey bottles and medals, and includes a gold seal with 'WU'.
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A round wooden token with black text and design, reading 'Member of Maker's Mark Ambassador,' featuring a star and laurel wreath, with 'S IV' in the center.
Seal of the Tennessee Squire Association featuring a horse and rider, with the text 'Member of Tennessee Squire Association' and 'Tennessee Squire'.
A circular logo with the text 'Member of Blade and Bow' at the top and bottom, and '5 Keys Club' at the bottom. The center features a design with keys and the text 'Weller Distillery,' established in 1935.
Coopers Club logo for Nelson's Greenbrier Distillery, featuring a green circular emblem with gold and white text
List of seven circles with text inside, each circle contains a word or phrase: "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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Badge with 'Member of Cherry Heaven Hill Distillery' and 'Bardstown Society' text.
Logo for Wilderness Trail Distillery featuring a tree and the initials WT, with text indicating it’s for the Wilder Trail Family Tree.
Logo of Kings Circle featuring a hand holding a crown with the text 'King's Circle' surrounding it, and text indicating membership of George Remus.

Lt. Col. Scott Meske

Email address: scottjmeske@gmail.com

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A circular logo with the words "High West Distillery Park City Utah" around the border and a stylized mountain and water design in the center. Above the logo, it says "Member of." Below, it reads "High West Club" with the "High West" in italics.
A circular logo with the words "Member of Whiskey Thieves" and "Sagate Spirit Rye" on a black background.

Lt. Col. Randall Borkus

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Randall has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Chartered Master Whiskey Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

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”Executive Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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Member: Friends of Laphroaig

Member: Scotch Malt Whisky Society

Member: Four Roses Mellow Moments Club

Founder of Chicago Whiskey Society

Jefferson’s Bourbon Ambassador Club

Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell

Contributing Writer Wiskey Reviewer

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A circular wooden emblem with the text 'Maker's Mark' at the top, surrounded by black laurel branches. In the center, there is a star and the Roman numeral 'IV', with a dotted line forming a circle around them. The outer ring reads 'Ambassador' at the bottom.
Certificate titled 'Whiskey University' awarded to Randall Borkus for completing sixty classes with a double major in the Bourbon Capital Region and the World Whiskey Region, granting him the honorary title of 'Chartered Master Whiskey Taster.' The certificate is decorated with various whiskey-related symbols and ribbons, dated December 17, 2024.
Four circles containing text, from left to right: 'Maker's Mark - Not enrolled', 'Tenn Squire - Not enrolled', '5 Keys Club - Not enrolled', 'Coopers Club - Not enrolled'.
Logo with black, white, and red colors: text says 'MEMBER OF Whiskey Thieves' at the top, a circle with a black background, with the words 'Whiskey Thieves' in cursive and 'SAGAMORE SPIRIT Rye' in block letters.
A circular logo with a hand giving a thumbs up in the center, surrounded by the text 'KING'S CIRCLE THE RIGHT HAND MAN.' Above the logo, it says 'MEMBER OF.' Below the logo, it says 'George Remus' and 'Kings Circle'.
Seal of the Cherry Heaven Hill District with the text 'Member of' at the top and 'Bardstown Society' at the bottom.
Image of seven circles with family-related labels, all marked 'Not Enrolled,' including Whisk Thieves, Kings Circle, Wish Society, Family Tree, Whisk Baron, and High West.
A certificate titled 'Master of Arts Degree' with a gold border and black background.
Logo for Wilder Trail Distillery featuring a stylized tree and the initials WT, with text 'Member of Wilderness Trail Distillery' and 'Wilder. Trail Family Tree'.
Membership badge for Coopers Club at Nelson's Green Brier Distillery
Logo with text 'Member of Wyoming Whiskey' and a stylized 'W' in red, with 'Whiskey' and 'Baron' written below.
Diploma certificate from Whiskey University awarded to Thomas Hallendorff for earning a Bourbon Diploma in Bourbon Basic Studies with a gold seal and university crest.

Sgt. Thomas Hallendorff

Thomas Has The Following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Journeyman Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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Pvt. Ron Frei

Ron has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

“Apprentice Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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A whiskey university certificate awarded to Ron Frei for completing a bourbon whiskey course, with ornate text and a medal emblem at the bottom.

Cities or towns in this service area for Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes include; Burleigh County; Bismarck, Lincoln, Regan, Wing. Morton County; Almont, Flasher, Glen Ullin, Hebron, Mandan, New Salem. McLean County; Benedict, Butte, Coleharbor, Garrison, Max, Mercer, Riverdale, Ruso, Turtle Lake, Underwood, Washburn, White Shield, Wilton. Kidder County; Dawson, Pettibone, Robinson, Steele, Tappen, Tuttle. Emmons County; Braddock, Hague, Hazelton, Linton, Strasburg. Oliver County; Center. Sheridan County; Goodrich, Martin, McClusky.