Whiskey University has Instructors in the Greenville Metropolitan Area:

Check on the pages in the Left Nav. Bar in this Section to find Faculty listed Geographically

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Our faculty currently serves areas in Greenville County, South Carolina (532,486); Spartanburg County, South Carolina (326,205); Anderson County, South Carolina (204,353); Pickens County, South Carolina (126,884); and Oconee County, South Carolina (79,203) in the Greenville Metropolitan Area.

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Whiskey University’s Faculty

  • 1st Lt. Giff Finley

  • Colonel/1st. Lt. Grant Fairchild

  • 1st. Lt. Michelle Macrina

  • Lt.Jr.Grd. Benjamin Copeland

  • Sgt. David Cook

  • Sgt. Josh Roberts

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1st Lt. Giff Finley

 Email address:   GhFinley@WhiskeyUniv.com

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Giff has the following Designations and Credentials:

”Master Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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A whiskey-themed diploma from Whiskey University awarding a Bachelor of Science Degree to Gift Findley, with a major in the Bourbon Capital Region, granting the honorary title of Adjunct Master Bourbon Taster, signed by Craig L. Duncan, featuring images of whiskey bottles and a medal, and decorative border.
Four white circles with black text indicating different golf clubs and enrollment status, reading from left to right: "Maker's Mark, Not Enrolled," "Tenn Squire, Not Enrolled," "5 Keys Club, Not Enrolled," and "Coopers Club, Not Enrolled."
Six circles with text inside, each labeled with a different group or organization, all marked as not enrolled.
A graphic of a black rectangle with a gray border and the text 'Bachelor of Science Degree' at the bottom.

Colonel/1st. Lt. Grant Fairchild

Grant has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Kentucky Colonel”

”Master Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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A black chalkboard with a gray border and the text 'Bachelor of Science Degree' in white at the bottom.
A humorous whiskey-themed university diploma certificate featuring ornate border, cursive and serif fonts, and added whiskey logo emblems and medals.
Series of six gray circles with black text inside each circle, listing names of social clubs that are not enrolled: WISH THIEVES, KING'S CIRCLE, WHIS SOCIETY, FAMILY TREE, WHISK BARON, HIGH WEST.

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Member: Mello Moments Club

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A graphic illustrating six circles with text inside each. The first circle says 'Maker's Mark' with 'Not Enrolled' below, the second circle says 'TENN SQUIRE' with 'Not Enrolled' below, the third says '5 Keys Club' with 'Not Enrolled' below, the fourth says 'Coopers Club' with 'Not Enrolled' below, the fifth says 'Roaming Man' with 'Not Enrolled' below. The circles are light gray with black text.

1st. Lt. Michelle Macrina

Michelle has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Certified Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

Member: Bourbon Women Association

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A black computer screen or monitor with a gray background and a caption at the bottom that reads "Bachelor of Science Degree" in white text.
Certificate from Whiskey University awarded to Michelle Marina for completing 33 courses with a major in Tennessee Whiskey Region, conferring the title of Master Bourbon Taster with a Lieutenant First Class rank in the Bourbon Brigade, issued December 16, 2015.
Six large light gray circles with black text inside, listing groups not enrolled: Whisk Thieves, Kings Circle, Whis Society, Family Tree, Whisk Baron, High West.

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Member: Crown Royal Royal Circle

Member: Team Beam

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A graphic illustrating six circles with text inside each. The first circle says 'Maker's Mark' with 'Not Enrolled' below, the second circle says 'TENN SQUIRE' with 'Not Enrolled' below, the third says '5 Keys Club' with 'Not Enrolled' below, the fourth says 'Coopers Club' with 'Not Enrolled' below, the fifth says 'Roaming Man' with 'Not Enrolled' below. The circles are light gray with black text.

Lt.Jr.Grd. Benjamin Copeland

Benjamin has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Certified Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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Square emblem with a black center frame, brown background, gray border, and white text that reads 'Associate of Science Degree' at the bottom.
Certificate of completion from Whiskey University awarded to Ben Copeland, Associate of Science Degree in Intermediate Whiskey Studies, granting the title Certified Whiskey Taster, signed by Colonel Craig L. Duncan, with decorative border and whiskey-themed emblem.
Four light gray circles containing text. The first circle says "MAKER'S MARK NOT ENROLLED," the second says "TENN SQUIRE NOT ENROLLED," the third says "5 KEYS CLUB NOT ENROLLED," and the fourth says "COOPER'S CLUB NOT ENROLLED."
A series of six gray circles containing text about different groups, mostly not enrolled in a program, with labels: Whisk Thieves, Kings Circle, Whis Society, Family Tree, Whisk Baron, High West.

Sgt. David Cook

David has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Journeyman Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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A framed black chalkboard with a brown border and gray frame, with the text "Bourbon Diploma" in white at the bottom center.
Diploma from Whiskey University awarded to David Cook for completing Whiskey Studies, titled Journeyman Whiskey Taster, signed by President Cothel Craig Duncan, dated December 8, 2025, with Whiskey University logos at the bottom corners.

Sgt. Josh Roberts

Josh has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Journeyman Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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A framed certificate labeled 'Bourbon Diploma' with a black empty space in the center and a brown border.
A whiskey diploma certificate issued to Josh Roberts by Whiskey University, featuring ornate text and logos, with the President's signature at the bottom.
Four gray circles with black text listing golf clubs and enrollment status. The clubs are Maker's Mark, Tenn Squire, 5 Keys Club, and Coopers Club. All are marked as not enrolled.
Six circles with text inside each. The circles list different groups with 'not enrolled' status: Whisk Thieves, Kings Circle, Whis Society, Family Tree, Whisk Baron, High West.

Cities or towns in this service area for Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes include: Greenville, SC; Berea, SC; City View, SC; Dunean, SC; Five Forks, SC; Fountain Inn, SC; Gantt, SC; Golden Grove, SC; Greer, SC; Judson, SC; Mauldin, SC; Parker, SC; Sans Souci, SC; Simpsonville, SC; Slater-Marietta, SC; Taylors, SC; Travelers Rest, SC; Wade Hampton, SC; Welcome, SC; Spartanburg, SC; Boiling Springs, SC; Campobello, SC; Central Pacolet, SC; Chesnee, SC; Cowpens, SC, Duncan, SC; Inman, SC; Inman Mills, SC; Landrum, SC; Lyman, SC; Mayo, SC; Pacolet, SC; Reidville, SC; Roebuck, SC; Saxon, SC; Southern Shops, SC; Startex, SC; Valley Falls, SC; Wellford, Woodruff, SC; Anderson, SC; Belton, SC; Centerville, SC; Homeland Park, SC; Honea Path, SC; Iva, SC; Northlake, SC; Pelzer, SC; Pendleton, SC; Piedmont, SC; Powderville, SC; Starr, West Pelzer, SC; Williamston, SC; Clemson, SC; Arial, SC; Central, SC; Easley, SC; Liberty, SC; Norris, SC; Pickens, SC; Six Mile, SC.