Duration: | Online Selfstudy: The expected study and preparation time for this exam is between 60 and 90 hours, depending on prior experience. | |
Includes: | Online: Digital Book, Online Exam & Certificate. Tasting Kits are available to add on to any course and are highly suggested for any Online course. Whiskies of the Bourbon Kit can be found in the Add-On Details at the bottom of the page. Kits take between 1 to 3 weeks to arrive at Destination. |
The Certified Bourbon Professional (CBP) certification program is the first level of certification within the Master of Whiskey program, and there are no prerequisites to enrolling in this program.
A parallel Certified Scotch Professional (CSP) certification program is also available. Having passed either the CBP exam or the CSP exam constitutes Level 1 certification in the Master of Whiskey program. Level 1 certification is the only prerequisite to proceed to Level 2, the comprehensive Certified Whiskey Specialist (CWS) certification.
This fee includes all necessary study materials and the exam. The CBP exam is challenging: Only 72% of 1st attempt candidates pass.
THE HISTORY OF BOURBON
MODERN BOURBON PRODUCTION METHODS
BOURBON REGULATION AND TERMS
THE BOURBON DISTILLERIES OF KENTUCKY
The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions and takes precisely one hour, candidates must score at least 75% to pass. The exam may be taken online, independent of your actual locations. No study materials or other persons may be in the room during the exam.