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Our team is united by a common passion: to share the love of wine and spirits with humor, heart, and a hint of rebellion.
We're not just here to educate; we're here to inspire, to challenge, and to entertain. Join us for an experience where learning feels like a party, and every glass is a toast to the joy of discovery.
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Bourbon Aroma Masterclass Kit - 24 Signature Aromas + Training Guide
Train your nose to find everything bourbon has to say.
Vanilla, caramel, charred oak, dark cherry, baking spice — a fine bourbon layers dozens of aromas built by grain, yeast, and years in new charred oak. Most of us taste only the edges of that. The Bourbon Aroma Masterclass Kit trains you to identify the 24 signature aromas that define America's native spirit, so every pour tells you its full story — and every bottle you own gets better.
What's Inside
- 24 laboratory-calibrated bourbon aromas — the complete flavor vocabulary, from corn sweetness to barrel char
- A 40-page structured training guide that builds your skills session by session and explains where each aroma comes from in production
- Aroma evolution strips, because bourbon changes in your glass — and so do these
- A professional scoresheet to track your progress like a working taster
How It Works
- Nose an aroma blind and try to name it.
- Learn it — the guide tells you what it is and how it gets into the whiskey.
- Find it in your glass — pour a bourbon and pick the note out with confidence.
This is the professional Aroma Academy training method — the same system used by distillers, brand ambassadors, and competition judges worldwide. School of Wine and Spirits is its exclusive US distributor.
A favorite gift for the bourbon lover who already has every bottle.
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FAQs
What is School of Wine and Spirits?
School of Wine and Spirits is the exclusive US home of Aroma Academy sensory training — professional aroma recognition kits that teach enthusiasts and drinks-industry professionals to identify the aromas in fine spirits and wine.
What types of products does School of Wine and Spirits offer?
We offer aroma recognition training kits for bourbon, Scotch and Irish whiskey, wine, gin, rum, and tequila/mezcal, plus specialist kits for wine faults and distillers' congeners — and a growing library of books on the world's great spirits and wines.
Who can benefit from School of Wine and Spirits’s products and services?
Both professionals in the drinks industry and enthusiasts can benefit from our offerings.
What are sensory training kits?
Sensory training kits are self-learning tools designed to develop and enhance sensory skills related to aromas and flavors.
How long does it take to train my nose?
Most people reliably identify 8–10 aromas blind within their first few sessions. The training guide builds the full aroma vocabulary over a few weeks of short, enjoyable sessions — and tasting with friends counts as practice.
Do you work with drinks-industry professionals and teams?
Yes. Our kits are used by distilleries, wineries, retailers, and hospitality teams to train staff. For team orders or trade pricing, contact us — we're happy to help.
Are School of Wine and Spirits’s products suitable for individual use?
Yes, the self-learn sensory training kits are designed for individual use by enthusiasts — at your own pace, on your own bar.
Does School of Wine and Spirits offer global services?
Yes, we partner with the Aroma Academy, the Global Leader in Developing Aroma Recognition Training Skills. We are the Exclusive, Approved distributor of Aroma Academy products and services in the United States and North America. We serve the Global Drinks Industry with our partners across the Globe.
