54 Aromas – Le Nez du Whisky

FAQ

• What is included in the Le Nez du Whisky 54 Kit?

  The kit includes 54 aroma vials of exceptional quality, a beautifully illustrated 144-page hardcover book, a color whisky aroma wheel board, and is presented in a luxurious box set. The comprehensive book covers whisky regions, crafting process, and an index of over 1200 whiskies classified by aroma.

• What are the 54 whisky aromas in this kit?

  The kit contains 54 aromas across 13 categories: Floral (Blackcurrant Bud, Geranium, Honey, Rose), Herbaceous (Tobacco leaf, Hay, Green grass), Fresh Fruits (Pineapple, Cherry, Peach, Pear, Apple), Citrus Fruits (Lemon, Mandarin, Orange, Pomelo), Dried Fruits (Dried fig, Walnut, Prune), Ligneous (Oak, Resinous), Vinous (Sherry), Nuts (Toasted almond, Toasted hazelnut, Coconut), Vanilla (Caramel, Chocolate, Custard, Vanilla), Spicy (Anise, Cinnamon, Ginger, Herbs, Mint, Nutmeg, Allspice, Black pepper, Liquorice), Musty (Earthy), Cereal (Biscuit, Coffee, Toast), Malty (Malt), Oily (Butter, Leather, Broiled meat), Smoky (Smoke, Peat), Medicinal (Seaweed, Seashell, Medicinal), and Burnt (Rubber, Tar, Sulfur).

• Who developed Le Nez du Whisky?

  Le Nez du Whisky was developed by Jean Lenoir in collaboration with Whisky Master Charles MacLean, who holds the Master of Quaich distinction. The kit is endorsed by The Council of Whiskey Masters, making it a must-have for all whisky lovers.

• What information is in the Le Nez du Whisky book?

  The 144-page hardcover book includes an introduction to Le Nez du Whisky, sense of smell training, overview of spirits, whisky terminology, great single malts, whisky-making process, aroma classifications, tasting techniques, aroma origins, description of aromatic notes, whisky and food pairing, and a detailed reference list of over 1200 whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, America, Japan, Canada, France, Taiwan, and more.

• How does Le Nez du Whisky improve whisky tasting?

  The kit helps you develop your sense of smell and olfactory memory by training you to recognize the 54 most commonly found aromas in whisky. This training ultimately helps you better enjoy whisky by providing a comprehensive understanding of aromatic profiles across different whisky styles and regions.