Bourbon Tasting Kit

CAD $60.00

Each bourbon is unique, however at the same time you can cluster them into groups with similar interests and characters called flavour camps. The four most common flavour notes found in bourbon are grain, caramel, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and these comprise the major flavour camps. 

This bourbon tasting kit has been organized with a curated selection of bourbons that span these four core bourbon flavour camps creating a unique sample flight. Grouping the bourbons like this helps you to identify the major types of bourbons you prefer, which helps you to zero in on new bourbons to try that belong to similar cohorts. 

All bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon. Bourbon must be made in the United States, and its primary grain is corn. The corn used for bourbon is different than the corn on the cob purchased in a grocery store. For bourbon, farmers raise field corn, a variety of maize also referred to as “dent corn.” Unlike the corn you get from a grocery store, you cannot pick field corn straight from the farm and take a bite because it is hard as a rock, an you might loose a tooth! But, in the end, corn matters a lot less than the secondary grains—rye or wheat—which distillers frequently call the flavour grains.

If you are looking for the best bourbon tasting experience or wondering how to gift a bourbon tasting kit, look no further! The highlights of our bourbon sampler include:

  • A curated tour of the best tasting bourbons we love. 
  • Food pairing options to compliment the miniature bottles of bourbon. 
  • A bourbon tasting guide for your experience including an overview of each bourbon, how to taste, and tasting notes. 
  • Self guided experience using included booklet, or optional live expert led private bourbon tasting event  available both in-person and virtually  (Contact Us For Live Tasting Event Quote)
  • Great for occasions such as a birthday gift for bourbon lovers or a gift for the holidays!
  • Optional crystal Glencairn bourbon tasting glass available.
  • Optional note card to deliver a special message to the recipient.
  • Delivery available across Ontario and next day delivery to select locations in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

 

Bourbon Tasting Options

Select the size of each bourbon tasting kit you would like to include. More information is available in the detailed product description below.

Additional Upgrades

Select if you would like to include a crystal Glencairn bourbon tasting glass. More information is available in the detailed product description below.

Select the food pairing(s) you would like to include. Oatcakes are included as a palate cleanser. More information is available in the detailed product description below.

Include a personalized message on a note card.

Bourbon Kit Canada Details

Bourbon Sample Pack

Few Bourbon

Few Bourbon

Bourbon does not have to be made in Kentucky, and really can be made anywhere in the US. Few Bourbon is a small batch bourbon that is 100% grain to glass. This is a new style of urban whiskey to rival those in Kentucky. 

Accolades
  • Gold – Bourbon Whiskey – 2014 -The Beverage Testing Institute
  • Silver – Small Batch Bourbon – 2019 – San Francisco World Spirits Competition 
Bourbon Tasting Kit Notes
Colour Dark Straw
Nose  Corn bread, vanilla, red pepper flakes, clove, hint of cardamom.
Palate Woodiness, leather, herbal with hints of vanilla and caramel.  
Finish Long, with hints of vanilla and oak.

 

Bourbon Flight Gift Set Specs
Flavour Camp Grain Forward Bourbons
Age No age statement, however is under 4 years.
Grain(s) Non-GMO corn, rye, malted barley.
Alcohol Volume 46.5%
Distillery FEW Spirits
Flavour Camp Grain Forward Bourbons

Michter’s Us1 Small Batch Kentucky Bourbon For Taster Kit

Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky Michter’s is one of the oldest distilleries in the States. Each batch is done in a holding tank sized to fit a maximum of 20 barrels making a true small batch bourbon.

Bourbon Kit Tasting Notes
Colour Russet.
Nose  Light floral and fruity aromas, with notes of caramel, toasted pecans, oak, vanilla extract, with hints of pine and pear.
Palate Creamy mouthfeel, with caramel, vanilla, cinnamon chocolate.
Finish Medium, with doses of cinnamon chocolate.

 

Bourbon Tasting Set Specs
Flavour Camp Carmel Forward Bourbons
Age 8 Years Old. 
Grain(s) 79% Corn, 11% Rye, 10% Malted Barley.
Alcohol Volume 45.7%
Distillery Michter’s Distillery
Geography Kentucky, USA.
Michter’s Us1 Small Batch Kentucky Bourbon
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Tasting Collection Gift Set

This expression takes existing Woodford Reserve, which is placed into a new barrel that has undergone a long toasting method. The intent is to extract sweet oak character that might be lost in longer chars. 

Tasting Accolades
  • Master Medal (Highest Accolade) American Whiskey Masters, 2018
  • Gold Medal San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2018

 

Bourbon Gift Set Tasting Notes
Colour Deep amber.
Nose  Chocolates, honey and caramel, raspberry and blueberry pie, dark cherry jam.
Palate Chocolate, honey, caramel, and raspberry jam.
Finish Medium with hints of orange chocolate.

 

Miniature Bourbon Gift Set Specs
Flavour Camp Carmel Forward Bourbons
Age No age statement but is between 7-8 years old.
Grain(s) Corn, rye, malted barley.
Alcohol Volume 45.2%
Distillery Woodford Reserve Distillery.
Geography Kentucky, USA.

Baker’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Bourbon itself has no age requirement, but to be labeled straight bourbon it must be at least two years old. Each bottle of Baker’s is filled from one single barrel. 

Bourbon Tasting Set Accolades
  • Best Single Barrel Bourbon Up to 10 Years – San Francisco World Spirits Competition – 2020. 

 

Bourbon Miniature Tasting Set Notes
Colour Russet.
Nose  Citrus of lemon zest and orange juice, with oak and caramel. 
Palate Cracked black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and the citrus follows. 
Finish Medium, with spice. 

 

Bourbon Miniature Gift Set Specs
Flavour Camp Nutmeg Forward Bourbons.
Age 7 Years Old.
Grain(s) 75% Corn, 15% Rye, 10% Malt. 
Alcohol Volume 53.5%
Distillery Jim Beam
Geography Kentucky, USA.
Baker’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Kentucky Straight Bourbon

To call your bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey it must be aged in new, charred oak barrels for at least 2 years and be made in Kentucky. This barrel proof whiskey is uncut with water.

Bourbon Tasting Set Accolades
  • Gold Bourbon – Super Premium – 2017 – The American Whiskey Masters (The Spirits Business)
  • Double Gold Medal – 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

 

LCBO Bourbon Tasting Gift Set Notes
Colour Deep amber.
Nose  Notes of jalapeño, cracked black pepper, and traditional baking spices, caramel, and vanilla.
Palate Smooth and light a high proof, with spice throughout and crème brûlée, cherry pie filling, and powerful notes of nutmeg and cinnamon.
Finish Medium with cinnamon.

 

 

Mini Bourbon Tasting Set Specs
Flavour Camp Cinnamon Forward Bourbons
Age No age statement.
Grain(s) Corn, rye, malted barley.
Alcohol Volume 58.4%
Distillery Wild Turkey Distillery
Geography Kentucky, USA.

Bourbon Tasting Booklet

Perhaps the best part of our sampler box (apart from the Bourbon) is that it includes a booklet as a guide to tasting Bourbon. Using this guide is a great option for a self guided individual or group Bourbon tasting experience. 

Bourbon Tasting Guide Overview
    • How to taste using your eyes, nose and tongue.
    • The science and language of bourbon tasting.
    • Production methods.
    • Main flavours and flavour camps.
    • The background and tasting notes for each bourbon.

Additional Bourbon Tasting Kit Upgrades

Glencairn Bourbon Whiskey Glass Gift Set

The development of the Glencairn glass involved a collaboration of master blenders from the five largest whiskey companies to develop the perfect bourbon tasting glass. This is an excellent bourbon tasting glass to compliment your gift set!

Benefits of the Glencairn Bourbon Glass Gift Set
  • The tapering mouth of the Glencairn glass captures and concentrates the aroma on the nose and enhances taste. 
  • Its shape allows for easy swirling of whiskey, a practice commonly used to open up the aromas of bourbon for full appreciation.  
  • The wide bowl allows for the fullest appreciation of the bourbon colour.
  • The solid base is designed to be easy on the hand and makes for a stable glass.
  • It’s made of crystal created with optimum clarity, durability, and brilliance.

 

Glencairn Bourbon Tasting Glass Gift Box Specs
Height 4 1/2 Inches
Bottom Diameter 1 7/8 Inches
Maximum Diameter 2 1/2 Inches
Top Diameter 1 7/8 Inches
Capacity 6 3/4 oz.
Color Clear
Dishwasher Safe Yes
Material Lead Free Crystal

Bourbon Tasting Experience Food Pairing

GREEN & BLACK’s Organic Dark Chocolate For Bourbon Sampler Gift Set

Dark chocolate and bourbon make a great match. The warming, complex nature of most bourbon complements the luxurious, creamy texture of good chocolate.

The underlying sweetness and alcohol bite to bourbon is offset extremely well by the more bitter and lingering flavor of dark chocolate.

Our organic Dark 70% chocolate from GREEN & BLACK’s is made from fine Trinitario cacao beans, providing complex fruit notes and intense bittersweet chocolate aromas.

GREEN & BLACK’S is a chocolate brand founded on sustainable and ethical cocoa sourcing principles.

A great addition to a bourbon birthday gift for those looking to buy bourbon samples online.

How To Enjoy

While you still have the flavours in your mouth after a sip of bourbon, take a piece of chocolate and let it slowly melt and add to the flavour. Then take another sip of bourbon and round it off.

black truffle potato chips

Torres Selecta Potato Chips Black Truffle

Truffles are a bold flavor, and a little goes a long way. The taste of black truffles is a mixture of chocolaty, nutty and earthy. Bourbon pairs well with potato chips and the flavours of black truffle, so we have a fantastic snack that combines both!

These special premium potato chips feature authentic black summer truffles.

Be captivated by the intense woodsy aroma with flavors of garlic, wild mushroom and earthy hazelnut undertones that convert this snack into a real treat for the senses.

Ingredients: Potatoes, sunflower oil, salt, dehydrated black summer truffle (T. aestivum Vitt.) and truffle aroma.

From occasions like birthday gifts to valentines day, this is a great gift!

Bourbon Tasting Kit Delivery Available Across Ontario

We offer bourbon tasting kit delivery across Ontario.

Delivery rates are calculated  at checkout. You can schedule your order to arrive on a specific date also at checkout.

For orders placed before 5pm, we offer next day delivery for select cities across Ontario.

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