{"product_id":"olive-oil-tasting-journal","title":"American Olive Farmer Olive Oil Tasting Journal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeveloped at the Tasting Bench\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eChoose the Pack That's Right for You\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo guided tasting journals for home tastings, gifts, and individual use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwelve journals for tasting rooms, educators, olive oil clubs, producer events, and group instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA Guided Journal for Thoughtful Evaluation\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years of judging competitions, leading tastings, and introducing newcomers to olive oil, I found myself wishing for a different kind of tasting journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePocket notebooks are wonderful for experienced tasters who already know what they're looking for. When teaching classes or guiding consumers through a tasting, however, I wanted larger writing spaces, a more natural sequence of observation, and room for thoughtful notes rather than hurried impressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis journal grew directly from years spent teaching others how to taste olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply recording tasting notes, it gently guides you through the same progression I use when evaluating an olive oil—from first impressions through aroma, flavor, finish, complexity, harmony, and personal observations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're attending a tasting, exploring olive oils at home, or leading educational events, it provides a clear framework for slowing down, paying attention, and building confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDesigned Around the Way We Taste\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach journal includes enough pages to complete guided evaluations for twelve olive oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tasting follows an organized sequence that encourages careful observation while leaving generous space for your own notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided evaluations for twelve olive oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate scoring areas for aroma, flavor, finish, complexity, and harmony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions that encourage careful sensory observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree additional pages for notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger format that's easy to read and write in during classes and tastings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDesigned to Be Used\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a tasting glass or flavor wheel, a tasting journal is meant to fill with observations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach completed journal becomes a personal record of the oils you've tasted, the places you've visited, and the people with whom you've shared them. Many educators, tasting room managers, and olive oil clubs purchase additional journals regularly as they continue leading classes and events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA Tasting Room Manager Favorite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis journal has become a favorite among tasting room managers, educators, and olive oil clubs looking for a format that is approachable without sacrificing rigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been used for consumer tastings, guided educational events, and producer outreach throughout California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2026, Women in Olive Oil founder Jill Myers described it as \"\u003cem\u003eone of my favorite tasting journal formats I've seen\u003c\/em\u003e\" after using it during the organization's California retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhich Journal Is Right for Me?\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Olive Farmer offers two tasting journals, each designed for a different purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this journal if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy guided tasting experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead or attend educational tastings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer generous writing space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciate a structured approach to learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already have an established tasting routine and prefer a notebook that fits comfortably into a pocket, consider 33 Bottles of Olive Oil™ Pocket Olive Oil Tasting Journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSpecifications\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liz Tagami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saddle-stitched tasting journal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8½ × 5½ inches (opens to 8½ × 11 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guided evaluations for 12 olive oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three pages for notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted in:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStocked in Northern California, this journal typically ships within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its compact size, it is offered as a \u003cstrong\u003eset of three\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing better value while making shipping more practical than selling individual copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStocked in Northern California, this kit 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. 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