24 Aromas - Red/White Wine Duo Kit

FAQ

• What is the Le Nez du Bourbon Kit?

  Le Nez du Bourbon guides your olfactory senses through the world of American whiskeys with 12 small bottles that encapsulate the main aromatic notes of America's iconic spirit. The kit includes an illustrated instruction book featuring stories and secrets of making American whiskey, an aroma wheel classifying the aromas into families, and is handmade in France with a 5-year guarantee.

• What are the 12 bourbon aromas in this kit?

  The kit contains 12 aromas representing the main notes in bourbon and American whiskey: Honey, Rose, Tobacco leaf, Cherry, Orange, Oak, Toasted almond, Caramel, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Mint, and Black pepper. These aromas are classified in families on the companion aroma wheel.

• Who created the Le Nez du Bourbon and what's in the book?

  The book's foreword is written by Chris Morris, the master distiller at Woodford Reserve, who developed the American whiskey aroma wheel over 20 years ago. The book features fascinating stories from renowned journalists Hans and Becky Offringa, known as The Whisky Couple, who recount the story of American whiskey from the origins of distilling to today's craft distillers. An impressive map identifies 122 distilleries whose bourbons and whiskeys are listed by aroma group.

• What will I learn from the Le Nez du Bourbon book?

  The illustrated instruction book answers questions like what is a straight American whiskey, what is sour mash, and how barrels made from American oak (Quercus alba) influence whiskeys. It takes you through American whiskey history, including the Prohibition era, and provides comprehensive education on bourbon and American whiskey production.

• How long do the Le Nez du Bourbon aromas last?

  The aromas are handmade in France and guaranteed for 5 years. They can last up to 10 years if kept in good condition, making this a long-lasting educational investment.