Whiskey University has Instructors in the Hendersonville Metropolitan Area:
Check on the pages in the Left Nav. Bar in this Section to find Faculty listed Geographically.
Our faculty currently serves Sumner County, Tennessee (195,561); Wilson County, Tennessee (158,130); Robertson County, Tennessee (72,275); Macon County, Tennessee (24,602); and Trousdale County, Tennessee (11,455) in the Hendersonville Metro Area.
Whiskey University’s Faculty
1.) Professor Lt. Col. Brian Grooms
2.) Lt. Eric Berner
3.) 1st Lt. Meredith Maxwell
4.) Lt. Will Alexander
5.) Lt. Nick Shelton
Lt. Colonel Professor Brian Grooms
Email address: Brian@WhiskeyUniv.com
Whiskey University Partner
Member of the Board of Directors
Whiskey University Recruiter
Lt. Colonel Brian Grooms has been a member of Whiskey University since November 2020. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Brian earned his Bourbon Diploma on December 17th, 2020.
Grooms is the Comptroller at Claud Heating & Air, LLC, located in Nashville, TN. Brian Grooms was born in March 1974 and raised in Newport, TN, which is in Cocke County. He is now a resident of Greenbrier, Tennessee. Brian is married to Teresa Denise Grooms and have 4 children. Grooms graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree from Tennessee Technological university in December 1998.
Brian earned his Associate Degree after passing 15 classes on March 9th, 2021 and he is also a Recruiter for Whiskey University. On June 22, 2021 Grooms earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree with 24 classes, at Whiskey University and the title of "Master Bourbon Taster" and the rank of Lieutenant 1st Class in the Bourbon Brigade. Brian 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.
Brian has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
1.) ”Sr. Chartered Master Bourbon Taster”
(from 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.) Member of the Blade & Bow 5 Keys Club
6.) 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 Member, Utah
10.) Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell
11.) Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member
Master of Science
Master of Arts Degree
Eric has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
1.) ”Certified Bourbon Taster”
(from Whiskey University)
2.) Whiskey University Recruiter
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3.) Maker’s Mark Ambassador
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.) Member King’s Circle- George Remus and M.G.P.
8.)Bardstown Whiskey Society Member with Heaven Hill
9.) High West Whiskey Club Member, Utah
10.) Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell
11.) Mellow Moments Member, Four Roses
12.) Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell
13.) Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member
Bourbon Diploma
Associate Degree
1st Lt. Meredith Maxwell
Email address: MeredithMaxwell@WhiskeyUniv.com
Meredith has the following “Designations” & Credentials
1.) ”Adjunct Master Bourbon Taster”
(from 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
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6.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief
7.) Member of the King’s Circle with M.G.P./Remus
8.) Family Tree Ambassador At Wilderness Trail
9.) Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell
10.) High West Whiskey Club Member, Utah
11.) Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member
Associate Degree
Bachelor of Science Degree
Lt. Will Alexander
Email address: Will@WhiskeyUniv.com
Will has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
1.) ”Certified Bourbon Taster”
(from 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.) Member of the Blade & Bow 5 Keys Club
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
6.) Sagamore Spirits Ambassador; A Whiskey Thief
7.) Member King’s Circle- George Remus and M.G.P.
8.) Family Tree Ambassador At Wilderness Trail
9.)Bardstown Whiskey Society Member w/Heaven Hill
10.) High West Whiskey Club Member, Utah
11.) Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member
Bourbon Diploma
Associate Degree
Lt. Nick Shelton
Email address: Nick@WhiskeyUniv.com
Nick has the following “Designations” & Credentials:
1.) ”Certified Bourbon Taster”
(from 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
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5.) Blade and Bow’s Five Keys Club Member
6.) Member King’s Circle- George Remus and M.G.P.
7.) Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell
8.) High West Whiskey Club Member, Utah
9.) Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member
Bourbon Diploma
Associate Degree
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 Sumner County, Tennessee (195,561); Wilson County, Tennessee (158,130); Robertson County, Tennessee (72,275); Macon County, Tennessee (24,602); and Trousdale County, Tennessee (11,455) in the North Middle Tennessee Metropolitan Area.
Cities or towns in this service area for Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Classes include Gallatin, TN; Hendersonville, TN; White House, TN; Portland, TN; Millersville, TN; Westmoreland, TN; Mitchellsville, TN; Castalian Springs, TN; Lebanon, TN; Mt. Juliet, TN; Watertown, TN; Rural Hill, TN; Green Hill, TN; Springfield, TN; Greenbier, TN; Cedar Hill, TN; Crossplains, TN; Orlinda, TN; Adams, TN; Coopertown, TN; Lafayette, TN; Red Boiling Springs, TN; Pleasant Shade, TN; Hartsville, TN; and Dixon Springs, TN;
