Whiskey University has Instructors in the Ft. Lauderdale Metropolitan Area:

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Our faculty currently serves areas in Broward County, Florida in the Ft. Lauderdale Metropolitan Area.

Whiskey University’s Faculty:

1.) Colonel Bob Howell

2.) 1st Lt. Paul Sumner

3.) Lt. Christopher Covone

4.) Richard Joyner

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Colonel Bob Howell

Email address:   Bob.Howell@WhiskeyUniv.com

Professor Bob Howell has been with Whiskey University since late 2020. He earned his Bourbon Diploma on March 2nd, 2021 and his Associate Degree on May 24th, 2021.

Bob is a Florida native, born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale, and has been a practicing Attorney focused on Real Property, Estate Planning and ATF Regulatory matters since 1992. 

His family, originally from Scotland and Ireland, came to North Carolina in 1760 and had a family history of distilling.  He has been an avid whiskey and wine fan for most of his life and has been making regular trips to Kentucky for nearly 20 years.  His love of whiskey has also brought him on trips to the Scottish Highlands, Islay, Glasgow, and as far away as Taiwan.

Bob is one of the Co-Founders of the Ft. Lauderdale Whiskey Society.  With nearly 3,000 members, the Society has been holding whiskey themed events and monthly Meet-Up tastings for the past 7 years. On June 8th, 2021 Howell earned his Bachelors of Science Degree with 25 classes, at Whiskey University. On October 13th, 2021 Bob became a "Master Bourbon Taster" by earning his Bachelor of Arts Degree with 30 classes and the rank of Captain in the Bourbon Brigade.

Bob is also a Producer and On-Air Host of Sips, Suds and Smokes, the largest whiskey/beer/food themed Radio Show and Podcast in the US, with an average weekly audience of over 8.5 million listeners.  The show is available on over 250 terrestrial radio stations on National Public Radio, Canada Community Radio, iHeart Radio, CBS Radio, the Pacifica Radio Network and SiriusXM as part of their NPR Remix.  The show is also available online on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, PRX.Org, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, Podbay FM and just about anywhere you can listen to a podcast.  Sips, Suds and Smokes is the proud winner of many awards for their broadcasts, including the 2019 iHeart Radio Podcast Awards, the Taste Awards – Viewer’s Choice Award, the Gold Medal for the Best Radio Show/Podcast at the John Barleycorn Awards by the Society of Spirits Writers and Marketers, and has been a multiple honoree at the Webbie Awards.  Over the years, Bob has professionally reviewed over 1000 different whiskies from all over the world.

Bob’s second love is his passion for charitable work.  He is a member of the Bourbon Mafia, a non-profit organization composed of high-end bourbon enthusiasts, distillery owners and industry professionals.  The group uses their love of our native spirit to raise money for local and national charities through rare bottle auctions and other themed events.  He also is a fundraiser and supporter of Honor Flight, a national veteran’s charity, and uses his contacts in the whiskey world to help raise funds to honor our surviving WWII, Korea and Viet Nam Veterans. Bob is proud to hold a WSET Level 1 Spirits Award, a Certificate in Scotch Whiskey from the Edinburgh Whisky Academy and is an Executive Bourbon Steward from the Stave and Thief Society. In his spare time, Bob is also a Certified BBQ Judge and a Certified Steak Judge and travels to competitions across the southeastern United States.

Bob has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Kentucky Colonel”

2.) ”Chartered Master Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

3.) ”Executive Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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4.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador For Life

5.) Tennessee Squire from Jack Daniel’s

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

7.) Coopers Club With Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery

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8.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

9.) Member King’s Circle George Remus And M.G.P.

10.) Family Tree Ambassador at Wilderness Trail

11.) Heaven Hill’s Bardstown Whiskey Society Member

12.) Whiskey Baron From Wyoming Whiskey

13.) High West Whiskey Club Utah

14.) Jefferson’s Ambassador Club, Founding Member

15.) Band Of Rebels Rebel Yell Association

16.) Member Of The Mellow Moments Club, Four Roses

17.) Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member

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18.) W. S. E. T. Spirits Level 1

19.) W. S. E. T. Wine Level 1

20.) Certificates in Scotch Whisky (E.W.A.)

21.) Certificates in Irish Whisky (E.W.A.)

1st Lt. Paul Sumner

Email address:   PushBroom@WhiskeyUniv.com

Paul has the following “Designations” &Credentials:

1.) “Master Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

Lt. Christopher Covone

Chris has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) “Certified Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

Richard Joyner

Richard has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) “Certified Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

T. B. A.

T. B. A. has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) “Apprentice Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

T. B. A.

T. B. A. has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) “Apprentice Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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 areas in Broward County, Florida (1,944,375), Palm Beach County, (1,492,191) Florida and Dade County, Florida (2,716,940) in the South Florida Metropolitan Area.

Cities or towns in this service area for Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes include Fort Lauderdale, FL; Bal Harbour, FL; Bay Colony, FL; Bay Colony Club, Bermuda Riviera, FL; Beverly Heights, FL; Birch Park, FL; Boulevard Park Isles, FL; Breakwater Surf, FL; Central Beach Alliance, FL; City View Townhome, FL; Colee Hammock, FL; Coral Ridge, FL; Coral Ridge Country Club, FL; Coral Ridge Isles, FL; Coral Shores, FL; Croissant Park, FL; Dillard Park, FL; Dolphin Isles, FL; Dorsey-Riverbend, FL; Downtown, FL; Durrs Homeowners, FL; Edgewood, FL; Flagler Heights, Flamingo Park, FL; Galt Mile, FL; Harbor Beach, FL; Harbordale, FL; Harbor Drive, FL; Harbour Inlet, FL; Harbour Isles, FL; Hendricks, FL; Venice Isles, FL; Home Beautiful Park, FL; Idlewyld, FL; Imperial Point, FL; Knoll Ridge, FL; Lake Aire Palm View, FL; Lake Estates, FL; Lake Ridge, FL; Landings, FL; Las Olas Isles, FL; Lauderdale Beach, FL; Lauderdale Harbours, FL; Lauderdale Manors, FL; Lauderdale West, Laudergate Isles, FL; Melrose Manors, FL; Middle River Terrace, FL; Navarrea Isle, FL; North Golf Estates, FL; Nurmi Isles, FL; Palm-Aire Village, FL; Poinciana Park, FL; Poinsettia Heights, FL; Progresso Village, FL; Rio Vista, FL; River Garden Sweeting Estate, FL; River Oaks, FL; River Run, FL; Riverside Park, FL; Riviera Isles, FL; Sailboat Bend, FL;
Seven Isles, FL; Shady Banks, FL; South Middle River, FL; Sunrise Intracoastal, FL; Sunrise Key, FL; Sunset, FL; Tarpon River, FL; Victoria Park, FL.