Nicholas "Nik" Kosobucki is a certified Master of Scotch and Master of Whiskey with the Council of Whiskey Masters, and was among the first

Tom McCormick is a Master of Whiskey and Master of Bourbon with the Council of Whiskey Masters, where he also serves as a respected

Siddharth Sawkar is the first individual to earn all three top-level certifications from the Council of Whiskey Masters—Master of Scotch, Master of Whiskey, and Master of Bourbon.

Samuel Wright is a certified Master of Whiskey and Master of Scotch, and was among the first to graduate from the Council of Whiskey Masters in 2022.

John Wabeck is a Master of Whisky, Advanced Sommelier, and wine director at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Pennsylvania, with nearly 40 years in fine dining.

Ron Smith is a Master-level BJCP judge, Certified Cicerone, and seasoned educator with over 25 years of experience in beer judging, brewing, and beverage evaluation.

Gil Schwarz is a well-known wine and whisky broker, collector, and consultant with over three decades of experience in the global beverage industry.

Bernhard Schäfer is a whisky journalist, industry consultant, and Master of the Quaich, with decades of experience in spirits education and evaluation.

Nicola Riske is a highly respected spirits educator and industry leader, currently serving as Southern European Brand Education Manager for The Macallan.

Becky Offringa is a whisky author, researcher, and respected industry collaborator, best known as one-half of The Whisky Couple.

Hans Offringa is a Keeper of the Quaich and Lifetime International Ambassador for the Spirit of Speyside Festival, Hans also serves on the Advisory Board of the Council of Whiskey Masters, contributing his expertise to global whisky education and standards.

Arthur Nägele is a leading spirits educator, consultant, and international judge, widely recognized across Europe for his technical expertise and clear, methodical approach.