Intensively Fun Classroom Learning On Bourbon The folks of Louisville's famed Stave & Thief Society, the trainers of the Bourbon trade, are bringing their exclusive class to Chicago! Spend a day of hands-on learning and have the time of your life as you attain a real working knowledge of bourbon and bourbon production. This day-long workshop offers classroom training, hands-on distilling, and advanced sensory training, along with lunch and a samples of bourbon throughout the day. Come on your own or give a gift to the bourbon enthusiast in your life. Executive Bourbon Steward (EBS) is the advanced level in the Bourbon Certification Program. This level of certification provides classroom training, hands-on bourbon distilling, and advanced sensory training for owners, managers, program directors, and team leaders. It is required that a minimum of one manager of a Stave & Thief Society member establishment be EBS certified. Individuals may also be certified. The member establishment’s EBS is encouraged to facilitate the training of his/her staff, using the handbooks provided. This training will prepare staff members to take and pass the Certified Bourbon Steward online exam. What do you receive by taking this class, you may ask: Stave & Thief Society Handbook - $60 Sensory Kit - $250 Once you pass the in class test: Stave & Thief Society Pin – $10 (only available to members) Stave & Thief Society Challenge Coin (Priceless, only given to Executive Bourbon Stewards, only given once. Can’t be replaced.) Oh, and a whole new understanding for America's National Spirit! LINK TO PICTURES OF ITEMS: Seating is limited to only 25 students, so sign up soon! Learn more about Stave & Thief here ~