Willo Conlon has been a member of Whiskey University since late 2022. In 2016 Whiskey University began offering Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. Willo is rapidly working her way through the entire seven-degree program. She is currently a “Master Bourbon Taster” and has earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Whiskey University with a Major in The Tennessee Whiskey Region on March 15th, 2022.

Conlon is a Middle/High School Tutor and works at a local Middle/High School. Willo Conlon was born in May, 1970, in Selma Alabama. She joined the Army at age 17. Willo earned her Commision from Marion Military Institute. She is a former Army Officer with over 30 years of Leadership experience at differing levels. Willo was an Instructor at the Command and General Staff College, in Kansas, and also the Army Management Staff College, in Virginia. She and her husband now live in Tennessee with their energetic twins and 1yr old Goldendoodle. Willo's love for bourbon began when she was introduced to it by her Grandfather. From that moment on, she too wanted to share her love of bourbon with family and friends by sharing the Bourbon Spirits she finds & the Spirit of Friendship with them. Willo enjoys visiting other distilleries and sampling bourbons from different regions. She believes that there is always something new to learn and discover about the history of bourbon and happy she found Whiskey University. 

Willo earned her Bourbon Diploma in October of 2022 and her Associate Degree after passing 16 classes in November of 2022 . She was also awarded the title of “Certified Bourbon Steward" in November that same year. Willo successfully passed her 26th credit course and was awarded  "Master Bourbon Taster” with the rank of First Lieutenant in the Bourbon Brigade with her Bachelor of Science degree on March 15th, 2023

Looking to gain more knowledge about the history of Bourbon, Willo found the Whiskey University website & since she has a background in education, she contacted Whiskey University about learning more about Bourbon & Whiskey University.  She enjoyed it very much and soon took additional classes. Willo was invited to join the “Train the Trainers” contingent. Her studies speak to both her love of history and her love of bourbon.  Originally a Jameson drinker before discovering Whiskey University, she immediately fell in love with the History of bourbon and the Spirit of camaraderie within the bourbon & whiskey community. She tried different bourbons. Eventually Willo became a Rye and Col E.H. Taylor devotee. Today, her tastes are much broader encompassing many brands, but she prefers higher proof expressions. Her home bar includes a variety and is growing, more in bourbon and whiskey than wine. One of her Favorite quotes is, "Good Bourbon and good friends are two of life's greatest pleasures, and when shared with history, they make for an unforgettable experience." Fred Minnick.   

Willo has the following “Designation”s &Credentials:

”Chartered Master Whiskey Taster”

(from Whiskey University)

”Certified Whiskey Steward”

(from the Stave & Thief Society)

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