Whiskey 101 by Whiskey University

218 North 1st Street,Pulaski TN 38478

08 February, 2023

Description

The "Whiskey 101 Tasting Class" is the first and most basic of all the classes that we teach at Whiskey University. (NOTE: classes do not need to be taken in order) In Whiskey 101, you will learn the difference between Distilled Spirits & Fermented Beverages (or hard liquor vs. soft liquor, like beer and wine). 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, Scotch, Tennessee, Canadian, Rye, American Blended, Irish, and Corn Whiskey (Moonshine) and find out what makes them different. Then you will learn what a Super Premium Bourbon or Top Shelf Bourbon is and how they saved the the bourbon industry. You will learn and taste some of the first Super Premium brands made; Blanton’s Single Barrel in 1984, Elijah Craig Small Batch in 1987 or Booker's Barrel Strength Bourbon in 1988. There are ten basic classes that make up the General University Requirements (G.U.R.’s). They are Whiskey 101; Bourbon 201; Tennessee Whiskey 202; “The Big 3”; The Bourbon Capital Region; The Bluegrass Region; and The Whiskey Row Region. In order to qualify for the first level of recognition the student must take Bourbon 201 and any other 5 Tasting Classes. After completing three you earn a ”Certificate of Completion” in Basic Whiskey Studies and title ”Apprentice Bourbon Taster.”