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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

Bourbon Tasting Kit Size *

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

Crystal Bourbon Tasting Glass

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

Bourbon Food Pairings

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.

Dark Chocolate Bar (+CAD $10.00)

Black Truffle Potato Chips (+CAD $10.00)

Personalized Note Card

Include a personalized message on a note card.

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Bourbon Kit Canada Details

Bourbon Sample Pack

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 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

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.

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.