Wine and Spirits Aroma Kits

Unlock the full potential of your wine-tasting skills with the NVWA Taste Coach 48 Aroma Kit. Specially curated by Catherine Bugue DipWSET, our Director of Education, and her team of experts, this comprehensive kit is designed to align perfectly with the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.

For over 30 Years, the Le Nez du Vin 54 Wine Aroma Master Kit has been the wine reference in the Industry. It is the choice of wineries, educators, merchants, and true wine lovers worldwide. Our sense of smell is very delicate and highly sensitive. Practice allows us to recognize and identify the 54 aromas most commonly present in wine, thus improving our appreciation and enjoyment of wine.

This intermediate kit combines the aromas presented in the Red Wine and the White Wine Kit. These 24 aromas/reference molecules are directly linked to the molecular composition of red and white wine (including Champagne). They enable the 24 most common aromas found in red and White wine to be memorized and identified. Memorizing these aromas provides an accurate and coherent vocabulary to further stimulate our appreciation of fine wines.

Discover six aromas found in a wide range of wines. To fix them in your mind is to give yourself the chance to recognize them when you find them in wines. A gift for the wine enthusiast or beginner that will win over both heart and taste buds.

To hone our senses to the secrets of Armagnac: from the subtle, smooth aroma of linden flowing from the still, to the fruity pear note characteristic of fruit brandy, to the warm, classic prune, the stamp of long aging, as is walnut, to the elegant candied orange, an abiding feature of old Armagnac, without forgetting the soft, complex palette provided by wood… 12 notes that punctuate and tell the story of the life of Armagnac, from the prime of youth to full maturity.

Jean Lenoir’s latest creation was developed in collaboration with Whisky Master Charles MacLean (The Master of Quaich). In this latest addition to the Le Nez Collection, Le Nez du Whisky feature’s 54 of the most commonly found aromas in Whisky. These aromas will help you develop your sense of smell (olfactory memory) and ultimately help you better enjoy whiskey. A MUST have for all Whisky Lovers.

Immediately know when your waiter has brought you a bad bottle! These 12 reference molecules are directly linked to the composition of affected wines. The Faults Kit enables you to identify and memorize the 12 most common faults found in wine. Professionals and enthusiasts use the faults guide as a test for faults within a vintage.

A Companion to the Master Kit! Long-anticipated, the New Oak Casks Kit has been in R&D for over a decade, and now it is finally available for sale! The only instrument that will help you identify and memorize the 12 distinctive and most common aromas found in oak cask aged wine!! After two centuries of life, the heart of the oak tree gives soul to the wine and raises it to the ranks of the aristocracy.

12 Aroma Bourbon Kit | Le Nez du Vin Experience the essence of American whiskey through an immersive journey featuring bourbon and other iconic spirits. This carefully curated set includes twelve small bottles, each capturing a key aromatic note that defines the spirit of America: Honey, rose, tobacco leaf, cherry, orange, oak, toasted almond, caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, mint, black pepper. Accompanied by a beautifully illustrated guide, this set unravels the artistry of American whiskey production. Discover the significance of terms like "straight whiskey" and "sour mash," and learn how American oak barrels shape the character of these spirits. The aroma wheel, a creation of Chris Morris, master distiller at Woodford Reserve, provides a structured approach to exploring the fragrances. Renowned whiskey journalists Hans and Becky Offringa, "The Whisky Couple," take you on a historical journey through American whiskey—from its colonial origins to its renaissance via the craft distilling movement. The included map highlights 122 distilleries, classified by their aroma profiles for deeper exploration. Perfect for enthusiasts and professionals alike, this set transforms tasting into an educational adventure, offering a sensory deep dive into the rich heritage of American whiskey.