33 Bottles of Olive Oil™ | Pocket Olive Oil Tasting Journal, Set of Three

Small enough to carry. Thoughtful enough to keep.

A Pocket Companion for Serious Tasters

Created by Portland printer and food and beverage enthusiast Dave Selden, 33 Bottles of Olive Oil is a pocket olive oil tasting journal that has become a favorite among professionals who appreciate recording tasting notes in a compact, portable format.

I was pleased to contribute to the journal's development through the Extra Virgin Alliance in 2018, helping adapt its language and reference material specifically for olive oil evaluation. Today, I continue to recommend it for experienced tasters who want a notebook they can keep close at hand—whether visiting an olive mill, judging a competition, or tasting at home.

Designed for Speed

Rather than asking you to write lengthy descriptions, 33 Bottles of Olive Oil encourages concise observations.

Each journal provides space to record:

• Producer
• Variety
• Harvest year
• Country or region of origin
• Appearance
• Aroma
• Flavor
• Personal notes
• Overall sensory impression

The integrated flavor wheel provides a quick visual reminder of common olive oil attributes, making it easy to record impressions while tasting.

Pocket-Sized by Design

Measuring just 5 × 3½ inches, each journal slips easily into a shirt pocket, apron, handbag, or briefcase.

Its compact format makes it especially well suited to mill visits, trade shows, professional judging, buying trips, and travel—situations where a full-sized notebook may be impractical.

Which Journal Is Right for Me?

American Olive Farmer offers two tasting journals, each designed for a different purpose.

Choose 33 Bottles of Olive Oil if you:

• Prefer a pocket-sized notebook
• Already have experience evaluating olive oil
• Want to capture tasting impressions quickly
• Travel frequently or attend professional tastings

If you're looking for a larger format with more writing space and a guided evaluation process, consider the American Olive Farmer Olive Oil Tasting Journal, developed from my own approach to sensory evaluation and teaching.

About Dave Selden

Dave Selden is the founder of 33 Books Co., a Portland, Oregon publisher known for creating beautifully designed pocket journals for wine, beer, coffee, cheese, tea, chocolate, cider, whiskey, and olive oil. His journals have earned a loyal following among professionals and enthusiasts who value thoughtful design, portability, and simplicity.

Specifications

• Author & Designer: Dave Selden
• Olive Oil Edition: Developed with contributions from the Extra Virgin Alliance, including Liz Tagami
• Format: Pocket tasting journal
• Size: 5 × 3½ inches
• Capacity: Records for 33 olive oils
• Bundle: Set of three journals
• Printed in: Portland, Oregon, USA
• Materials: Recycled papers with soy-based inks

Availability

Stocked in Northern California, this kit typically ships within one business day.

Canada: Professional sensory supplies are available through our authorized Canadian representative, Emily Lycopolus of Olive Oil Critic. Ordering within Canada may reduce shipping costs, customs processing, brokerage fees, and delivery times.

Professional and institutional inquiries from outside the United States may be considered on a case-by-case basis.