1 of 2

upon recommendation of the examiners �has conferred upon

the respected designation

with all rights, privileges and honors pertaining thereto.

Given at Los Angeles, California on the 30th day of August, 2025.

Certified Whiskey Specialist

Joseph Kasnadi

Jörn Kleinhans, PhD

Executive Director of the Council

Steve Beal, Senior Master of Whisky

Chairman of the Board 2022-2023

Bernhard Schäfer, Master of the Quaich

Chairman of the Board 2024-2025

Adam Edmonsond, Master of Whisky

Director of Education and Examination

2 of 2

upon recommendation of the examiners �has conferred upon

the respected designation

with all rights, privileges and honors pertaining thereto.

Given at Los Angeles, California on the 30th day of August, 2025.

Certified Whiskey Specialist

Joseph Kasnadi

Jörn Kleinhans, PhD

Executive Director of the Council

Steve Beal, Senior Master of Whisky

Chairman of the Board 2022-2023

Bernhard Schäfer, Master of the Quaich

Chairman of the Board 2024-2025

Adam Edmonsond, Master of Whisky

Director of Education and Examination