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Our faculty currently serves areas in Middlesex County, New Jersey (863,162); Union County, New Jersey (575,345); Mercer County, New Jersey (387,340); and Somerset County, New Jersey (345,361); in the New Brunswick Metropolitan Area in Central Gateway New Jersey.

Maj. Michael Polhamus
Lt. Col. Harry Casazza
Dr. Brian Timmons

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Maj. Michael Polhamus

Email address: MikeP@WhiskeyUniv.com

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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:

”Chartered Master Bourbon Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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Lt. Col. Harry Casazza

Email address: HarryCasazza@WhiskeyUniv.com

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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.