The Filson Bourbon Academy is a day-long course taught by Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Famer Michael Veach. There are course materials, multiple rounds of whiskey tastings, and question and answer sessions. Topics are broken down into hour-long sessions covering an amazing range of topics, including the history of the origin of the word “bourbon,” how to taste bourbon, how farmer-distillers evolved to a business model, bottled in bond,Prohibition, and a blind tasting.
A great place to start if you plan to attend is with Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey: An American Heritage
. While there is a booklet used for the class, this book is basically the class textbook. Reading it ahead of time will give you a more solid foundation from which to understand the lessons. You will also be better able to ask informed questions throughout the day if you read the book ahead of time.
The Filson Bourbon Academy is offered twice a year in Louisville, but it has been offered in many other cities as well. If you are part of a whiskey club or organization or want training for your business’ staff, Michael Veach will travel for teaching purposes. Otherwise, there are always groups and individuals from out-of-town on the class roster. It’s well worth the travel.
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