CBP Study Guide 2026
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CBP exam key facts
- The Certified Bourbon Professional exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. Source
- The Certified Bourbon Professional exam takes up to 60 minutes to complete. Source
- Candidates must correctly answer at least 75% of the questions to pass the Certified Bourbon Professional exam. Source
- Enrollment in the Council of Whiskey Masters' Certified Bourbon Professional (CBP) study program costs $395, non-refundable, and includes the study materials, the online exam, and a diploma and lapel pin on passing. Source
- The CBP designation carries a life-long privilege to use the title and its postnominals, though enrollment may expire if the exam is neither taken nor scheduled within 2 years. Source
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✍️ Sample CBP Questions & Answers
1. A CBP educator is asked to teach a master class sponsored by a single bourbon brand. Ethical best practice requires the educator to:
Disclosing sponsorships allows participants to contextualize the information presented and make informed judgments about any potential bias.
2. Under TTB requirements, how long must a distillery retain records of its spirits operations?
TTB regulations under 27 CFR Part 19 require that distilled spirits plant records be retained for a minimum of 3 years.
3. What is 'rickhouse' or 'rackhouse' temperature cycling, and why does it matter?
Natural temperature cycling causes bourbon to repeatedly push into and pull back from the wood, driving extraction of flavors, color, and maturation compounds.
4. Which federal form must a distillery submit to the TTB to report monthly production, storage, and processing activity?
TTB F 5110.40 is the Operations Report for Distilled Spirits Plants, filed monthly to document production and storage.
5. What is the recommended frequency for reviewing and updating bourbon history protocols?
Monitoring outcomes through regular data collection and trend analysis is the correct approach because effective bourbon history in the bourbon professional field requires adherence to professional standards, evidence-based practices, and systematic methodology. This approach ensures consistent, high-quality outcomes while maintaining professional accountability.
6. Under TTB regulations, which labeling claim on a bourbon bottle would violate ethical advertising standards?
Health benefit claims for alcoholic beverages are prohibited under TTB regulations and constitute deceptive advertising.
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