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WSET Level 2 Spirits Kit 1

These kits are designed for WSET Level 2 Spirits students. Each spirit is bottled in a 30ml tasting sample. Kit 1 covers the fruit based spirits and whisk(e)y.

Braastad VSOP Cognac (S14)

A great example of aged cognac (VSOP) from a small family producer.

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Braastad has been a family operation, making Cognac since 1875. This V.S.O.P. is a blend of several eaux-de-vie, some of which has spent 12 years in barrel. Fruity and floral, it shows almonds and white flowers on the nose with citrus fruits and clementines on the palate. Mellow rounded aftertaste of chocolate with well integrated oak character. Smooth and made for sipping slowly.

A.D. Laws Four Grain Straight Bourbon (S15)

A classic quality bourbon from an independent craft distiller.

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This four grain whiskey uses a blend of rye, wheat and barley sourced from the Colorado Malting Company, and corn from Briess Malting in Wisconsin - encompassing the "mother grains" of bourbon. The whiskey ages about 3 years, all year round to capture the seasonal nuances from the ever-changing Colorado mountain air, in new, 53 gallon charred oak barrels source from Independent Stave Company.

Benromach 10yr (S20)

Featured in our Scotch Education classes as an example of a lightly peated whisky.

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Only ever matured in the finest oak casks, our signature ten year old single malt delivers delicate forest fruits and creamy malt, a touch of smoke and rich, lasting sherry notes.

Ardbeg 10 yr (S21)

A classic example of an Islay, heavily peated whisky.

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Ardbeg Ten Years Old is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex single malt of them all. Yet it does not flaunt the peat; rather it gives way to the natural sweetness of the malt to produce a whisky of perfect balance. Named World Whisky of the Year in 2008.

Non chill-filtered with a strength of 46% ABV.

A burst of intense smoky fruit escapes into the atmosphere showing peat infused with zesty lemon and lime, wrapped in waxy dark chocolate. Bold menthol and black pepper slice through the sweet smoke followed by tarry ropes and graphite. Savour the aroma of smoked fish and crispy bacon alongside green bell peppers, baked pineapple and pear juice.

Add water and an oceanic minerality brings a breath of cool, briny seaspray. Waxed lemon and lime follows with coal tar soap, beeswax and herby pine woodlands. Toasted vanilla and sizzling cinnamon simmer with warm hazelnut and almond toffee.

Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey (S26)

Their Flagship Irish whiskey and attempt to create the most interesting Blended Irish whiskey.

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This small batch bottling consists of hand selected casks which are given further maturation in ex-rum barrels imparting extra character and smooth flavour unique to Irish whiskey. Bottling at 46% with no chill filtration completes an Irish whiskey of true character.

A.D. Laws Straight Rye Whiskey (S27)

8,000 feet above sea level, in Colorado's San Luis Valley, the Cody family has been cultivating this low yield, semi-wild rye grain since the 1930s. A terroir-driven, unapologetic whiskey.

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ROMAS:
Floral and perfumed on the nose with notes of baking spice and orange oil

FLAVORS:
Black tea, sweet mint, salted toffee, orange peel and stewed fig. Finishing with a radiant green peppercorn spice

MASH BILL:
100% heirloom rye

AGED:
3+ years in new 53 gallon charred oak barrels

ALC/VOL:
47.5%

Braastad VS (S30)

A blend of cognacs from Bon Bois and Fins Bois regions even with some 12 year old Tiffon Cognac blended in.

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An oaky, floral VS Cognac from Braastad, made with a blend of eaux-de-vie, including some that has been matured in Limousine oak casks. The result is aromas of almonds, fresh oak, rose and geranium fill the nose, complemented by notes of vanilla cream and orange zest throughout the palate.

Braastad XO (S31)

Perfect marriage of some of the best and oldest cognacs from the Grand Champagne and Petite Champagne regions. Dark chocolate in color with a well balanced and harmonic palate, with hints of hazelnut.

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Fine Champagne designation means at least half the cognac comes from the Fine Champagne region.

Pisco Control C Triple Distilled (S32)

The clear, sunny skies coupled with the best Pedro Jiminez and Muscat of Alexandria grapes from the region give Control C its delicate flavors and aromas, making it the perfect emblem of one of the most beautiful landscapes in all of Chile.

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Produced in Chile's breathtaking Limari­ valley, Control C is made in copper stills using a triple distillation process which results in a crystal clear Pisco, unique among anything in its class due to its subtle, citrus aromas and smooth, balanced finish. 40% ABV

Jack Daniels Old No. 7 (S35)

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey is distilled and bottled at the Jack Daniel Whiskey Distillery, America's oldest registered distillery, established in 1866.

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Every bottle of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey sold around the world is still produced at the whiskey distillery in Lynchburg, TN. Whether you want your whiskey neat, whiskey on the rocks, or in your favorite cocktail like an Old Fashioned, Jack Daniel's whiskey is there.

Moletto Barbera Grappa (S37)

Single-vineyard grappa rigorously produced with traditional copper stills. It has a refined flavor and unique bouquet.

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Tasting notes
Warm aromas of red fruits and spices return tasting in this intense and full-bodied distillate, persistent and harmonious and perfectly colorless. Its fragrant, intense scents give a clear indication of its varietal origins.
To the taste it offers a balanced aroma with a pleasingly generous sense of flowers and fruit.

Gradazione alcolica: 43% by vol. (86 Proof)

Serving temperature: Room temperature.