{"product_id":"ioc-olive-oil-tasting-glasses-case-24","title":"Official IOC Olive Oil Tasting Glasses, Case of 24","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor teaching, professional panels, tasting rooms, and larger guided tastings. Purchase a full case of 24 and save 12% from the individual set price. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(173, 29, 0);\"\u003eAvailable to ship October 5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProfessional Glassware for Group Tastings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cobalt-blue tasting glasses are produced to the official International Olive Council specification for the sensory evaluation of olive oil. Every aspect of their manufacture was developed to faithfully realize the IOC specification and meet the exacting requirements of millers, sensory scientists, tasting panels, judges, educators, olive oil sommeliers, tasting room operators, and serious enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full case contains 24 glasses, packed as four boxed sets of six. For educators, tasting room managers, sensory panels, producers, and others who regularly conduct group tastings, the case provides a practical way to build or expand a working set of professional glassware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur glasses have been trusted by serious olive oil tasters since 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCase Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full case of 24 is \u003cstrong\u003e$316.80 ($13.20 per glass)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a savings of 12% compared with purchasing four Sets of Six at the regular price of $90.00 each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor smaller tastings or personal use, the Official IOC Olive Oil Tasting Glasses are also available in boxed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/americanolivefarmer.com\/products\/olive-oil-tasting-glasses-s-6\" title=\"Official IOC Olive Oil Tasting Glasses, Set of 6\"\u003eSets of Six\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFaithfully Realizing the IOC Specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2010, I drew upon decades of experience developing private-label products for major American retailers to find a manufacturing partner capable of producing mouth-blown, hand-finished glassware to an exacting standard. Beyond craftsmanship alone, the factory needed to produce cobalt-blue glass, meet stringent U.S. food-contact requirements, and demonstrate the consistency necessary for professional sensory evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust as importantly, the factory needed to demonstrate responsible labor practices. Glassmaking is physically demanding work carried out in an extremely hot environment, making worker safety and operating standards every bit as important as the quality of the finished product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce those requirements had been met, exclusive molds were commissioned for this project and the first prototype glasses were manufactured. The International Olive Council established the specification, and my responsibility was to ensure that specification was faithfully realized in production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI evaluated the prototypes myself before placing them in the hands of some of the most respected sensory professionals in the olive oil world. Independent assessments were provided by specialists at the UC Davis Olive Center, Masters of Judges representing both the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition and Olive Japan, and the Australian co-founders of the Extra Virgin Alliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir role was to help determine whether the official specification had been faithfully realized as professional tasting equipment. Shape, balance, weight, comfort in the hand, consistency from glass to glass, and overall suitability for rigorous sensory evaluation were all considered. Their assessments informed my judgment, and I retained final responsibility for approving the glass for production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly after that review was complete did I authorize the first production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than sixteen years later, these glasses continue to be used by educators, tasting panels, research institutions, mills, and professional competitions throughout North America and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCase Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-four tasting glasses produced to the official International Olive Council specification for the sensory analysis of olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 glasses packed as four boxed Sets of Six\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced to IOC specification COI\/T.20\/Doc. No. 5\/Rev. 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouth-blown and hand-finished from cobalt-blue soda glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark blue color prevents visual bias during evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape conforms to the IOC specification and fits naturally in the taster's hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass is neutral and does not impart aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow opening is designed to concentrate oil aromas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim is smooth and tapered for comfort, rather than finished with a heavy beaded edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase is sized and weighted for professional thermostatic heating units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependently tested to meet U.S. FDA and California Proposition 65 requirements for leachable lead and cadmium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch glass covers sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStocked in Northern California, this item typically ships within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanada:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional and institutional inquiries from outside the United States may be considered on a case-by-case basis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tagami International, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42170796114110,"sku":"435057","price":316.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/3780\/1406\/files\/Case_of_Olive_Oil_Tasting_Glasses.jpg?v=1790382690","url":"https:\/\/americanolivefarmer.com\/products\/ioc-olive-oil-tasting-glasses-case-24","provider":"American Olive Farmer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}