Whiskey University has Instructors in the Morristown Metropolitan Area:

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Our faculty currently serves areas in Sussex County, New Jersey (149,265); Warren County, New Jersey (108,692); Morris County, New Jersey (492,276) and Hunterdon County, New Jersey (129,777) in the Northwest New Jersey Area.

Whiskey University’s Faculty

1.) Lt. Col. Professor Andy Chirip

2.) Lt. Col. Professor Jenny Shotwell

3.) Major Michael Polhamus

4.) Lt. FC. Rusty Obra

5.) Damon Gray

6.) Walter O'Connell

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Lt. Col. Professor Andy Chirip

   Email address:     AndyChirip@WhiskeyUniv.com

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Member of the Board of Directors

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Professor Andy Chirip has been a member of Whiskey University since 2020. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Andy earned his Bourbon Diploma on December 29th, 2020.

Captain Chirip is a Principal Customer Success Account Manager at a Software Company based in Redmond, Washington. Andy was born in January of 1962 in Denville, NJ. He grew up in Mine Hill NJ. He now lives in Frelinghuysen, New Jersey. Chirip is married to Jenny Shotwell.

Andy and Jenny live on a small farm called “The Farm at Gnome Hollow. On the farm he has a small maple syrup business where he bottles his own artisan brand of syrup call “Chirip Sirip”. He has taken his passion for bourbon and paired it with his maple syrup obsession. The combination is a Bourbon Barrel Aged maple syrup. In a partnership with the local NJ Maker’s Mark diplomat, he has aged maple syrup in barrels “seasoned” with Maker’s 46. This pairing has been used at numerous charity events hosted by Maker’s Mark featuring Maker’s 46 cocktails combined with the barrel aged syrup.

Andy’s passion for bourbon began around 2002, when his youngest brother introduced him to Maker’s Mark bourbon. He and his brothers, (there are 4 boys), were hooked and immediately signed up as Maker’s Mark Ambassadors. He has been a bourbon consumer & collector ever since. Many years later he moved into his current residence where he was able to build a bar in the basement. The bourbon collection began to grow. His Whiskey University education and classes has contributed to a significant increase in the bourbon collection. As of the writing of this bio, there are 283 different whiskeys that include 199 different bourbons in the collection!

Andy earned his Associate Degree after passing 15 classes on February 17th, 2021. Andy taught his first class on June 23rd 2021, when he taught the “Bourbon 201 class. He has also taught “The Whiskey Row Region”, “The Bourbon Capital Region” and the Maker’s Mark Brands Tastings. On July 7th, 2021, Chirip earned his Bachelor of Science Degree with 24 classes, at Whiskey University and the title of "Adjunct Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of First Lieutenant in the Bourbon Brigade. On September 7th, 2021 Captain Chirip advanced to earn the Title of “Master Bourbon Taster” by earning his Bachelor of Arts Degree and the rank of Captain in the Bourbon Brigade. Andy became one of the first 40 graduate students to earn his Master of Science Degree and the rank of Major in the Bourbon Brigade on October 7th, 2021. Lt. Colonel Chirip obtained the highest degree awarded by Whiskey University on November 15th, 2021 when earned his Master of Arts Degree and became a Senior Chartered Master Bourbon Taster.

Andy Has The Following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Sr. Chartered Master Bourbon Taster”

(from the Whiskey University)

2.) ”Executive Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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3.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador for Life

4.) Tennessee Squire with Jack Daniel’s

5.) Member of the Blade & Bow 5 Keys Club

6.) Coopers Club with Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery

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7.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

8.) Member King’s Circle- George Remus and M.G.P.

9.) Heaven Hill’s Bardstown Whiskey Society Member

10.) Family Tree Ambassador At Wilderness Trail

11.) Whiskey Baron From Wyoming Whiskey

12.) High West Whiskey Club Utah

13.) Band of Rebels, Rebel Yell Association

14.) Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member

Lt. Col. Professor Jenny Shotwell

   Email address:     DoubleOakDuchess@WhiskeyUniv.com

Jenny has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) ”Chartered Master Whiskey 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 Green Brier Distillery

6.) Member of the Blade & Bow 5 Keys Club

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7.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

8.) Member King’s Circle- George Remus and M.G.P.

9.) Heaven Hill’s Bardstown Whiskey Society Member

10.) High West Whiskey Club Utah

11.) Whiskey Baron From Wyoming Whiskey

12.) High West Whiskey Club Utah

13.) Band of Rebels, Rebel Yell Association

14.) Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member

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 Whiskey 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. FC. Rusty Obra

Rusty has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) “Master Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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2.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador

3.) Member of the Blade & Bow 5 Keys Club

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4.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief

Damon Gray

Damon has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) “Apprentice Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

Ryan Westra

Ryan has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) “Apprentice Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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Walter O'Connell

Walter has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

1.) “Apprentice Bourbon Taster”

(from 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 over 110 different classes.

Our faculty currently serves areas in Sussex County, New Jersey (149,265); Warren County, New Jersey (108,692) and Morris County, New Jersey (492,276) in the Northwest New Jersey Area.

Cities or towns in this service area for Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes include Newton, NJ; Vernon Township, NJ; Andover, NJ; Branchville, NJ; Crandon Lakes, NJ; Franklin, NJ; Hamburg, NJ; Highland Lakes, NJ; Hopatcong, NJ; Lake Mohawk, NJ; Stanhope, NJ, CO; Sparta, NJ; Stockholm, NJ; Sussex, NJ; Montague, NJ; Hewitt, NJ; Vernon, NJ; Layton, NJ; Augusta, NJ; Belvidere, NJ; Allamuchy-Panther, NJ; Alpha, NJ; Beatyestown, NJ; Brass Castle, NJ; Great Meadows-Vienna, NJ; Hackettstown, NJ; Oxford, NJ; Phillipsburg, NJ; Blairstown, NJ; Columbia, NJ; Port Murray, NJ; Stewartsville, NJ; Washington, NJ; Asbury, NJ; Morristown, NJ; East Hanover, NJ; Lincoln Park, NJ; Boonton, NJ; Budd Lake, NJ; Butler, NJ; Chatham, NJ; Chester, NJ; Dover, NJ; Florham Park, NJ; Kinnelon, NJ; Mendham, NJ; Long Valley, NJ; Randolph, NJ; Flanders, NJ; Succasunna, NJ; Landing, NJ; Mount Arlington, NJ; Lake Hopatcong, NJ; Oak Ridge, NJ; Rockaway, NJ; Denville, NJ; Mine Hill, NJ; Morris Plains, NJ; Parsippany, NJ; Montville, NJ; Towaco, NJ; Pompton Plains, NJ; Riverdale, NJ; Madison, NJ; Basking Ridge, NJ; Gillette, NJ; Stirling, NJ; Millington, NJ; Green Village, NJ and Far Hills, NJ.