MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:
Friday, March 24, 2017 • 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
BREAKFAST & LUNCH INCLUDED
Executive Bourbon Steward (EBS) is the individual membership in Stave & Thief Society's Bourbon Certification Program. This certification provides classroom training, hands-on bourbon distilling, and advanced sensory training for individuals alongside owners, managers, program directors, and team leaders of hospitality establishments.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To provide a standardized bourbon education, along with the tools and techniques to further participants' study and understanding of bourbon, its production, and aging science.
LEARNING OUTCOMESCOURSE DESCRIPTION
Bourbon 101 covers the basic history of whiskey in the United States, leading to the evolution of bourbon. From there the course will detail the technical aspects of whiskey classifications, the science of distilling and aging, and types and brands of bourbon.
Distilling & Aging 101 is a hands on walkthrough of the bourbon-making process where each class will actually distill bourbon. This section not only goes over the process for the managers but how to explain the different steps to consumers and how each step affects the overall product.
Advanced Bourbon Sensory Training breaks down and examines the array of aroma and flavor components of bourbon and how specific decisions during the production process determine those attributes.
Flight Building dives into how to conduct a sensory evaluation of bourbon and how to walk staff and consumer alike through the process. Assessing the customer efficiently “on the run” and making recommendations according to cues are also covered here.
Kentucky Bourbon Trail Proficiency covers the distilleries and brands on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail (KBT) experience. Students will build familiarity with the products and locations of attractions in order to advise guests and answer questions.
EVALUATION
Students must pass in-class exam and complete flight building exercise.
GRADING SCALE
100 – 90 |
A |
89 – 80 |
B |
79 and below |
No pass |