Whiskey 101 BYOB (Course #101)
The "Whiskey 101 Tasting Class" is the first and most basic of all the classes that we teach at Whiskey University.
Date and time
Location
Online
About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
In "Whiskey 101" (NOTE: classes do not need to be taken in order) you will learn the difference between Distilled Spirits & Fermented Beverages. You will then learn about and taste some of the seven main Distilled Spirits including; Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Tequila, Gin, Brandy and Liqueur. You will be able to differentiate between those liquors.
Next you will learn about and taste some of the eight most popular types of Whiskey; Bourbon Whiskey, Scotch Whisky, Tennessee Whiskey, Canadian Whisky, Rye Whiskey, Flavored Whiskey, American Blended Whiskey, Irish Whiskey, and Corn Whiskey (Moonshine) and find out what makes them different.
Then you will learn what a Super Premium Bourbon and Top Shelf Bourbon is and how they saved the the bourbon industry.
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There are twelve basic classes that make up the General University Requirements (G.U.R.’s). They are Whiskey 101; Bourbon 201; Tennessee Whiskey 202;
“Tenn-tucky” {the 5 Whiskey making Regions in the Mid-South States}; International Whiskys; “The Big 3”; The Bourbon Capital Region; The Bluegrass Region; The Whiskey Row Region; and Milestones in Bourbon History.
In order to qualify for the first level of recognition the student must take Bourbon 201 and any other 4 Tasting Classes. After completing these you earn a ”Certificate of Completion” in Basic Whiskey Studies and the title of ”Apprentice Bourbon Taster.”