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 24 tasting courses

Associate Degree completion is a prerequisite for this program

Bachelor of Science Degree - 36 Tasting Courses

Bachelor of Arts Degree - 48 Tasting Courses

Complete 2 of 3 Advanced Courses in ONE of “The Big Three” and Teach one Course

The Tuition for the Bachelor’s Degree Tier is:

$398.00 for all 24 Courses in this Tier

The Bachelor of Science Degree Program

Lieutenant 1st Class

"Master Bourbon Taster"

The Bachelor of Science Degree Program requires that the student must complete a total of THIRTY SIX (36) Tasting Courses and quizzes including having already earned their Associate Degree. Each Tasting Course has a Quiz assigned to it by subject. A record of taking and passing that quiz with a Score of 75% or 80% (depending on the level) is required. Each Quiz has 25 Multiple Choice questions with a choice of 5 answers to pick from, there is a 50 minute time limit on each quiz assigned.

In addition, the student must now declare a MAJOR (Note; a Major is 9 courses in one concentrated geographic area) from the Bourbon Capital Region, the Bluegrass Region, the Whiskey Row Region, the Tennessee Whiskey Region, the Mid-Atlantic Rye Whiskey Region, the Canadian Whisky Region, the World Whisky Major, the Craft Whiskey Major, or the Whiskey History Major (each has its own requirements).

The total course work must include 8 of the 18 Major Distillery courses offered (click on Link to left to see list to choose from). This DOES include the 4 Distillery Courses taken at the Associates Degree Level. A Major Distillery is one that is defined as producing 1.8 million proof gallons of Whiskey per year.

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.

Certificate from Whiskey University awarded to someone for completing a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in the Bourbon Capital Region, granting the honorary title "Master Bourbon Taster," signed by Brian Grooms.

"Master Bourbon Taster"

Lieutenant First Class in the Bourbon Brigade

Diploma from Whiskey University awarded to an individual for completing a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in the Bourbon Capital Region, granting the title 'Master Bourbon Taster', signed by Brian Grooms, with decorative borders and framed display.

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.

A black and white illustration of a wooden signpost with a shield-shaped emblem attached. The emblem is divided into four quadrants with the letters W and U, a barrel, and books.

Bottle of Top Shelf Tennessee Whiskey with black and amber label.

A bottle of Top Shelf Bourbon with a black cap and orange-colored liquid inside.

Click Here to see A List OF Courses OFFERED In The Bachelor DEGREE by Major

Black and white illustration of a crest with a shield divided into four sections, each containing a letter or symbol, mounted on a wooden post.

Lieutenant 1st Class

The Bachelor of Arts Degree Program

"Master Whiskey Taster"

The Bachelors of Arts Degree Program requires that the student must complete a total of FORTY EIGHT (48) Tasting Courses and quizzes including having already earned their Bachelor’s in Science Degree. Each Tasting Course has a Quiz assigned to it by subject. A record of taking and passing that quiz with a Score of 75% or 80% (depending on the level) is required. Each Quiz has 25 Multiple Choice questions with a choice of 5 answers to pick from, there is a 50 minute time limit on each quiz assigned.

In addition, the student must now declare a DOUBLE MAJOR. A Double Major is 9 specific courses in a second major from the Mid-Atlantic 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 course (In-person or on Zoom).

The total course work must also include a total of 11 of the18 Major Distillery courses offered (click on Link to left to see list to choose from). This DOES include the 8 Major Distillery courses taken at the Bachelors of Science Degree level.

Also, the student must complete 2 of 3 Advanced Courses (#400 Level courses) in ONE of “The Big Three” (or Bluegrass Region) and Teach or Co-Host one Course.

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.