Whiskey University has Instructors in the Hendersonville Metropolitan Area:

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Our faculty currently serves Sumner County, Tennessee (195,561); Wilson County, Tennessee (158,130); Robertson County, Tennessee (72,275); Macon County, Tennessee (24,602); Smith County, Tennessee (19,904); and Trousdale County, Tennessee (11,455) in the Hendersonville Metro Area.

Whiskey University’s Faculty

Professor Lt. Col. Brian Grooms
1st Lt. Meredith Maxwell
Lt.Jr.Grd Eric Berner
Lt.Jr.Grd Will Alexander
Lt.Jr.Grd Nick Shelton
Pvt. Mark Redferrin

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Lt. Col. 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:

”Chartered Master Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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Certificate awarding Brian Grooms a Master of Arts Degree in Whiskey University, with images of whiskey bottles around the border.

Four light gray circles with text inside. 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 'Coopers Club, Not Enrolled.'

Wooden circular Maker's Mark badge with black text, featuring a star, the Roman numeral IV, and surrounded by laurel leaves, indicating membership as a Maker's Mark ambassador.

Six gray circles with network-like text inside each: WHISK THIEVES NOT ENROLLED, KINGS CIRCLE NOT ENROLLED, WHIS SOCIETY NOT ENROLLED, FAMILY TREE NOT ENROLLED, WHISK BARON NOT ENROLLED, HIGH WEST NOT ENROLLED.

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Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell

Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member

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Seal of Cherry Heaven Hill Distillery with the text 'Member of' above, and 'Bardstown Society' below.

Meredith has the following “Designations” & Credentials

”Adjunct Master Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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1st Lt. Meredith Maxwell

Email address: MeredithMaxwell@WhiskeyUniv.com

Four white circles with black text listing golf clubs: 'Maker's Mark', 'Tenn Squire', '5 Keys Club', 'Coopers Club'. Each circle indicates 'Not Enrolled' underneath the club name.

A circular wooden badge with black text and designs that says 'Member of Maker's Mark Ambassador.' The design includes laurel branches, a star, and the Roman numeral IV in the center.

Emblem of the Tennessee Squire Association featuring a horse and rider silhouette surrounded by the organization's name.

Coopers Club membership badge for Nelson's Green Brier Distillery.

Six gray circles with text inside each: Whisk Thieves Not Enrolled, Kings Circle Not Enrolled, WHIS Society Not Enrolled, Family Tree Not Enrolled, Whisk Baron Not Enrolled, High West Not Enrolled.

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Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell

Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member

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Gray certificate with black space in the center and the words 'Bachelor of Science Degree' at the bottom.

A badge featuring the text 'Member of Cherry Heaven Hill Distillery' and 'Bardstown Society' underneath.

Lt.Jr.Grd Eric Berner

Email address: Eric@WhiskeyUniv.com

Whiskey University Recruiter

Eric has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Certified Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

Whiskey University Recruiter

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Four golf score cards showing the names of golf clubs, with 'Not Enrolled' written below each.

Wooden circular plaque with text 'Maker's Mark' at the top, surrounded by a laurel wreath design. Inside the circle, there's a star and Roman numerals 'S IV'. At the bottom of the plaque, the words 'A M BASSADOR' are written.

Emblem for the Tennessee Squire, part of the Tennessee Squire Association, featuring a horse and rider in a circular design.

Six light gray circles with labels inside, reading from left to right: 'Whisk Thieves Not Enrolled', 'Kings Circle Not Enrolled', 'Whis Society Not Enrolled', 'Family Tree Not Enrolled', 'Whisk Baron Not Enrolled', 'High West Not Enrolled'.

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Mellow Moments Member, Four Roses

Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell

Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member

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Sign that reads 'Associate of Science Degree' with a black chalkboard in the center and brown border.

Seal with the text 'MEMBER OF TERRY HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY' and the words 'Bardstown Society' below.

Lt.Jr.Grd Will Alexander

Email address: Will@WhiskeyUniv.com

Will has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Certified Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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Four circles with club names and enrollment status: Maker's Mark, Tenn Squire, 5 Keys Club, Coopers Club; all marked as Not Enrolled.

Wooden Maker's Mark badge with text 'Member of Maker's Mark Ambassador' and a star emblem.

Six circles with labels: Whisk Thieves, Kings Circle, Whis Society, Family Tree, Whisk Baron, High West, all marked as not enrolled.

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Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member

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A sign with a brown background and a black square in the center, reading 'Associate of Science Degree' in white text at the bottom.

Lt.Jr.Grd Nick Shelton

Email address: Nick@WhiskeyUniv.com

Nick has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Certified Bourbon Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

”Certified Bourbon Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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Whiskey University degree conferring a Bachelor of Science in Bourbon Distilleries to Nick Shelton, with two whiskey bottles on either side and a gold seal at the bottom center.

Four circles with the headings Maker's Mark, Tenn Squire, 5 Keys Club, and Coopers Club, each labeled 'Not Enrolled'.

Circular wooden stamp with the text 'Maker's Mark' at the top and 'AMBASSADOR' at the bottom, featuring a star and the letters 'S IV' in the center surrounded by a laurel wreath design.

Six gray circles with black text inside, listing groups such as Whisk Thieves, Kings Circle, WHIS Society, Family Tree, Whisk Baron, and High West, all marked as not enrolled.

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Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell

Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member

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A graphic design featuring a black square with a brown border and a gray outer frame, with the text 'Associate of Science Degree' at the bottom.

Seal for the High West Distillery and Tasting Room in Park City, Utah, featuring a mountain and water design, with text indicating membership of the High West Club.

Pvt. Mark Redferrin

Mark has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

“Apprentice Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

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A bourbon whiskey certificate with a blank black square in the center and text underneath that reads 'Bourbon Whiskey Certificate'.

Certificate from Whiskey University awarded to Mark Redferrin for Bourbon Whiskey Certificate in General Whiskey Studies, with a handwritten signature of Colonel Craig Duncan, President, and a whiskey university emblem featuring a shield and the initials WU.

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;

Whiskey University has Instructors in the Hendersonville Metropolitan Area:

Whiskey University’s Faculty

﻿Professor Lt. Col. Brian Grooms

1st Lt. Meredith Maxwell

Lt.Jr.Grd Eric Berner

Lt.Jr.Grd Will Alexander

Lt.Jr.Grd Nick Shelton

Pvt. Mark Redferrin

Whiskey University Is Also Currently Looking For Instructors In The Hendersonville Metropolitan Area

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Lt. Col. Professor Brian Grooms

Whiskey University Partner

Member of the Board of Directors

Whiskey University Recruiter

Brian has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Chartered Master Bourbon Taster”

”Certified Bourbon Steward”

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Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell

Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member

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Meredith has the following “Designations” & Credentials

”Adjunct Master Bourbon Taster”

”Certified Bourbon Steward”

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1st Lt. Meredith Maxwell

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Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell

Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member

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Lt.Jr.Grd Eric Berner

Whiskey University Recruiter

Eric has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Certified Bourbon Taster”

Whiskey University Recruiter

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Mellow Moments Member, Four Roses

Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell

Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member

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Lt.Jr.Grd Will Alexander

Will has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Certified Bourbon Taster”

”Certified Bourbon Steward”

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Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member

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Lt.Jr.Grd Nick Shelton

Nick has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

”Certified Bourbon Taster”

”Certified Bourbon Steward”

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Band of Rebels Member with LuxCo/Rebel Yell

Wild Turkey’s Rare Breed Society Member

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Pvt. Mark Redferrin

Mark has the following “Designations” & Credentials:

“Apprentice Whiskey Taster”

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Professor Lt. Col. Brian Grooms