Bachelor Degrees

The Bachelor’s Degree Tier includes both the

Bachelor of Science Degree and the Bachelor of Arts Degree

which includes a total of 19 tasting classes

Associate Degree completion is a prerequisite for this program

Bachelor of Science Degree - 29 Tasting Classes

Bachelor of Arts Degree - 38 Tasting Classes

Complete 2 of 3 Advanced Classes in ONE of “The Big Three” and Teach one Class

The Bachelor of Science Degree Program

"Master Bourbon Taster"

The Bachelor of Science Degree Program requires that the student must complete a total of TWENTY NINE (29) Tasting Classes and quizzes including having already earned their Associate Degree.

In addition, the student must now declare a MAJOR (Note; a Major is 8 classes in one concentrated geographic area) from the Bourbon Capital Region, the Bluegrass Region, the Whiskey Row Region, the Tennessee Whiskey Region, the Maryland Rye Whiskey Region, the World Whisky Major, the Craft Whiskey Major or the Canadian Whisky Region (each has its own requirements).

The total course work must include 8 of the 21 Major or Medium Distillery classes. offered (click on Link to left to see list to choose from). This DOES include the 4 Distillery Classes taken for your Associates Degree.

Upon Graduation, you will receive your 8-1/2”x 11” parchment Degree, earn the title of “Master Bourbon Taster” and the Commensurate Officer Rank of 1st Lieutenant in the “Bourbon Brigade.”

At this level, you will also earn a Write-up about you on the Whiskey University website.

"Master Bourbon Taster"

Lieutenant First Class in the Bourbon Brigade

If you are interested in purchasing the recommended frame for the Bachelor of Arts Degree instead of placing it in the frame previously earned. You may buy it for $17.99. Click this link to Order your: Bachelor of Arts Degree Frame.

The Bachelor of Arts Degree Program

"Master Whiskey Taster"

The Bachelors of Arts Degree Program requires that the student must complete a total of THIRTY EIGHT (38) Tasting Classes and quizzes including having already earned their Bachelor’s in Science Degree.

In addition, the student must now declare a DOUBLE MAJOR. A Double Major is 8 classes in a second major from the Maryland Rye Whiskey Region, the World Whisky Major, the Craft Whiskey Major or the Canadian Whisky Region (each has its own requirements).

The Graduate must also have taught or Co-Hosted one class (In-person or on Zoom).

The total course work must also include a total of 10 of the 21 Major or Medium Distillery classes. offered (click on Link to left to see list to choose from) {This DOES include the 8 taken for your Bachelors of Science Degree}.

Upon Graduation, you will receive your Parchment Bachelor of Arts Degree, the title of “Master Whiskey Taster” and the Commensurate Officer Rank of Captain in the “Bourbon Brigade."

The Graduate will also earn a 1-1/4” 3D “Antique” STERLING SILVER Whiskey University Label Pin. At this level, you also earn the privilege as an instructor to order Whiskey University Business Cards.

"Master Whiskey Taster"

Captain in the Bourbon Brigade

If you are interested in purchasing the recommended frame for the Bachelor of Arts Degree instead of placing it in the frame previously earned. You may buy it for $17.99. Click this link to Order your: Bachelor of Arts Degree Frame.