If you’re a business that sells bourbon, whether it’s a restaurant, a bar, a hotel, or a retail store, you can now enjoy the advantages of being a Stave & Thief Society Establishment Member no matter your location. The annual membership fee is $495 and will automatically renew at the start of each calendar year.
Included with your Membership:
• A 25% discount on future Associate Bourbon Steward course purchases and merchandise.
• Recognition as a Stave & Thief Society Establishment Member on our website.
• Promotional materials to showcase Establishment Member affiliation with the Stave & Thief Society.
• Eligibility to host and charge for educational, spirits-focused programs in conjunction with the Associate Bourbon Steward certification program.
• Presentation materials to explain the Associate Bourbon Steward certification process.
• Troubleshooting tips for test-taking assistance.
Plus, you’ll save $100 on all future Executive Bourbon Steward enrolments, so you can keep your staff knowledgeable and more importantly, helpful to your customers.
Conduct in-house staff training to advance your staff or public-facing educational and sensory experiences for like-minded enthusiasts.
Structure at-a-Glance:
- Conduct training using the Associate Bourbon Steward programs purchased at your discounted rate.
- Trainees must create an online account.
- Trainees should complete their online test using the provided test codes and their online account access.
Hosting Public Education Classes:
When hosting a public-facing educational experience using the Associate Bourbon Steward certification program, the following guidelines must be adhered to:
- Establishment Member must allocate time during the course and utilize the slides provided by the Stave & Thief Society to
educate attendees on the certification program, the online test, and the steps required for test completion.
- Hands-on distillery activities are not permitted at this certification level.
- The pricing for public-facing events must be no less than $75 per person.
- All advertising and promotional materials for Licensee’s public-facing events must be submitted to marketing@staveandthief.com for review and approval to ensure compliance with Stave & Thief Society’s communication standards and to avoid misleading information regarding the involvement of the Associate Bourbon Steward certification program.