Whiskey University has Instructors in the Newark Metropolitan Area:

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Our faculty currently serves areas in Essex County, New Jersey (863,728); Bergen County, New Jersey (955,732); Hudson County, New Jersey (724,854) and Passaic County, New Jersey (524,118) in the Newark Metropolitan Area in Northeast New Jersey.

1.) Major Michael Polhamus

2.) Lt. Col. Harry Casazza

3.) Dr. Brian Timmons

4.) William Breslaw

5.) Scott Gambale

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Major Michael Polhamus

Email address: MikeP@WhiskeyUniv.com

Michael Polhamus has been a member of Whiskey University since August 2021. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Mike earned his Bourbon Diploma on September 28th, 2021.

1st Lieutenant Polhamus is the owner of The Repair Pros LLC a mobile leather restoration and upholstery repair business that services automotive, marine, commercial and residential customers in NJ, NY and PA. Mike was born in December of 1971 in central N.J. He resides in the Lake Hopatcong section of Jefferson, New Jersey with his wife of over 22 years and their 2 children. He is very involved with his church, coaching youth sports and training for his brown belt in the Israeli self-defense method of Krav Maga.

Mike had a 9-year career as a bartender starting in early 1991. He started with a passion for mixology and beer styles which later grew into his devotion to bourbon and rye. As a bartender he learned to try everything to ensure accuracy and quality of his service. Through his years he has learned that people will gravitate to certain flavor profiles. This can aide in exploring new types of alcohol to enjoy. Mike is looking forward to sharing his passion with others to start their whiskey journey through classes and tastings. Prior to joining Whiskey University, he kept a regular rotation of 40 bourbons & ryes. Throughout his Whiskey University education and classes, he has amassed a selection of over 150 different bourbon and ryes in his ever growing collection!

Mike earned his Associate Degree after passing 16 classes on December 14th, 2021. On April 19, 2022 he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree with 25 classes, at Whiskey University and the title of "Adjunct Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of First Lieutenant in the Bourbon Brigade. 1st Lieutenant Polhamus is also a Certified Bourbon Steward with the Stave and Thief Society.

Michael has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Chartered Master Bourbon Taster”

(from the 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.)Coopers Club With Nelson’s GreenBrier Distillery

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6.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

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

8.) Heaven Hill’s Bardstown Whiskey Society Member

9.) Whiskey Baron From Wyoming Whiskey

10.) High West Whiskey Club Utah

Lt.Col. Harry Casazza

Email address:  HarryCasazza@WhiskeyUniv.com

Harry Casazza has been a member of Whiskey University since March 2022. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees. Harry earned his Bourbon Diploma on June 13, 2022. Harry earned his Bourbon Diploma on May 7th, 2022. Harry earned his Associate Degree after passing 18 classes on August 10, 2022

Harry is a proud Army Veteran, and this is where he started his medical career as an Army Combat Medic. Next, Harry spent nine years as an Orthopedic Surgical Assistant at the prestigious Hospital for Joint Diseases in Manhattan, New York. Next, Harry spent twenty-seven years in the Orthopedic medical device industry as a Sales Representative/Manager and Sales Education Manager for Stryker Corporation. Harry was born in May of 1960 in Brooklyn but grew up in Staten Island, New York. He now resides in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, with his wife of over 20 years and their son, Zachary, and Goldendoodle, Stella.

On August 10th, 2022 Harry earned his Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in the Bourbon Capital Region with 26 classes at Whiskey University. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in the Tennessee Whiskey Region, 34 classes at Whiskey University on January 15th, 2023.

Harry's passion for wine and bourbon started in the late seventies when he lived in Kentucky while in the military. He started collecting American wines but always had a devotion to bourbon. Before joining Whiskey University, he kept a few bourbons & ryes in addition to hundreds of American red wines in his collection. Throughout his Whiskey University education and classes, he has amassed an admirable selection of bourbon and ryes to his ever-growing whiskey collection!

On February 26, 2023, Harry earned his Master of Science Degree with a Double Major in the Tennessee Whiskey and Bourbon Capital Regions with 42 classes at Whiskey University. On July 31, 2023, Harry earned his Master of Arts Degree with a double Major in the Bluegrass Region and Bourbon Capital Region with 52 classes at Whiskey University. He was also granted the title of "Chartered Master Whiskey Taster" and the rank of Lt. Colonel in the Bourbon Brigade. Lt. Colonel Casazza is also a Certified Bourbon Steward with the Stave and Thief Society.

Harry has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Chartered Master Whiskey Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

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2.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador

3.) Tennessee Squire with Jack Daniel’s

4.)Coopers Club With Nelson’s GreenBrier Distillery

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5.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

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

7.) Family Tree Ambassador At Wilderness Trail

8.) High West Whiskey Club Utah

Dr. Brian Timmons

Brian Has The Following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Certified Bourbon Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

2.) ”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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3.) Member Of The Blade & Bow 5 Keys Club

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

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5.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

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

7.) Whiskey Baron From Wyoming Whiskey

8.) Family Tree Ambassador At Wilderness Trail

9.) Heaven Hill’s Bardstown Whiskey Society Member

William Breslaw

William Has The Following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Apprentice Bourbon Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

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Scott Gambale

Scott Has The Following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Apprentice Bourbon Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

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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 96 different classes.

Our faculty currently serves areas in Essex County, New Jersey (863,728); Bergen County, New Jersey (955,732); Hudson County, New Jersey (724,854) and Passaic County, New Jersey (524,118) in the Northeast New Jersey Area.

Cities or towns in this service area for Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes include Newark, NJ; Belleville, NJ; Bloomfield, NJ; Caldwell, NJ; Cedar Grove, NJ; East Orange, NJ; Essex Fells
Fairfield, NJ; Glen Ridge, NJ; Irvington, NJ; Livingston, NJ; Maplewood, NJ; Millburn, NJ; Montclair, NJ; Newark, NJ; North Caldwell, NJ; Nutley, NJ; Orange, NJ; Roseland, NJ; South Orange, NJ; Verona, NJ; West Caldwell, NJ; West Orange; Hackensack, NJ; Allendale, NJ; Alpine, NJ; Bergenfield, NJ; Bogota, NJ; Carlstadt, NJ; Cliffside Park, NJ; Closter, NJ; Cresskill, NJ; Demarest, NJ; Dumont, NJ; East Rutherford, NJ; Edgewater, NJ; Elmwood Park, NJ; Emerson, NJ; Englewood, NJ; Englewood Cliffs, NJ; Fair Lawn, NJ; Fairview, NJ; Fort Lee, NJ; Franklin Lakes, NJ; Garfield, NJ; Glen Rock, NJ; Hackensack, NJ; Harrington Park, NJ; Hasbrouck Heights, NJ; Haworth, NJ; Hillsdale, NJ; Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ; Leonia, NJ; Little Ferry, NJ; Lodi, NJ; Lyndhurst, NJ; Maywood, NJ; Midland Park, NJ; Montvale, NJ; Moonachie, NJ; New Milford, NJ; North Arlington, NJ; Northvale, NJ; Norwood, NJ; Oakland, NJ; Old Tappan, NJ; Oradell, NJ; Palisades Park, NJ; Paramus, NJ; Park Ridge, NJ; Ramsey, NJ; Ridgefield, NJ; Ridgefield Park, NJ; Ridgewood, NJ; River Edge, NJ; River Vale, NJ; Rochelle Park, NJ; Rockleigh, NJ; Rutherford, NJ; Saddle Brook, NJ; Saddle River, Teaneck, NJ; Teaneck, NJ, Tenafly, NJ; Teterboro, NJ; Upper Saddle River, NJ; Waldwick, NJ; Wallington, NJ; Washington Township, NJ; Westwood, NJ; Woodcliff Lake, NJ; Wood-Ridge, NJ; Wyckoff, NJ; Bayonne, NJ; East Newark, NJ; Guttenberg, NJ; Harrison, NJ; Hoboken, NJ; Jersey City, NJ; Hoboken, NJ; Jersey City, NJ; Kearny, NJ; Secaucus, NJ; Union City, NJ; West New York, NJ; Bloomingdale, NJ; Clifton, NJ; Haledon, NJ; Hawthorne, NJ; Little Falls, NJ; North Haledon, NJ; Passaic, NJ; Paterson, NJ; Paterson, NJ; Pompton Lakes, NJ; Prospect Park, NJ; Ringwood, NJ; Totowa, NJ; Wanaque, NJ; Wayne, NJ; West Milford, NJ; and West Paterson, NJ.