Description
Teacher: TBC
Difficulty: Intermediate
Location: Online
Course Duration: The expected study and preparation time for this exam is between 60 and 80 hours, depending on prior experience.
Certified Bourbon Professional™️
Earning the Certified Bourbon Professional™ designation results in the life-long privilege to carry the title and use its postnominals, “CBP”. Upon passing the exam, candidates receive our printed diploma and lapel pin, both in digital as well as physical versions.
The Council of Whiskey Masters sets the highest global standard for knowledge and competence in Bourbon and other American whiskey appreciation. Its study program and certification exam are the gold standard in the industry. Successful candidates enjoy a wide range of career and networking opportunities as well as a deep understanding of the beverage, based on the best body of knowledge available today.
The CBP program is completed 100% in remote format, removing all barrier for candidates around the globe. Studies and examination are supported efficiently by our competent and responsive office team in Los Angeles, California.
Module 1
The History of Bourbon
The Whiskey Rebellion
Mount Vernon Distillery
Prohibition
Small Batch Production
Module 2
Modern Bourbon Production Methods
Grains: Corn, Rye, Wheat and Barley
Water
Sour Mash Process
Distillation
Stripping Run
Spirit Run
Oak: Ageing, Charring, Vatting
Filtering
Proofing
Module 3
Bourbon Regulation and Terms
Age Statements
Straight and Blended Bourbon
Bourbon Name Protection
Production Statements
Module 4
The Whisky Regions of America
Kentucky Bourbon
Tennessee Whiskey
Canadian Whisky
Module 5
The Bourbon Distilleries of Kentucky
Overview of 100 Active Distilleries
Tasting Character of the Main Bottlings
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