Vinegar Sampler Size Sets

A vinegar sampler set is the honest way to buy craft vinegar. Mini bottles, several styles, one price, and no risk of committing to a full-size bottle of something you turn out not to like. Most people find their bottle in the first week and then never buy supermarket vinegar again.

Which sampler set to pick

How to taste through a sampler properly

Do not just cook with them straight away. Put two or three on a spoon and taste them plain first, so you learn what each one actually is. Then make the same simple vinaigrette with each and notice how differently they land on the same salad. After that, cook: a quick pickle, a pan sauce, a splash over roasted vegetables at the end. Our vinaigrette guide gives you the ratio, and the recipe collection is organized by dish rather than by bottle.

Common questions

  • How big are the mini bottles? They are sampler size, meant for several uses each rather than a single taste.
  • Do they go off once opened? No. Vinegar preserves itself. Cap it and keep it out of direct sun.
  • Is a sampler a good gift? It is the safest gift we sell, because the recipient picks their own favorite rather than being handed someone elses. If you want it boxed, look at gifts and gear.
  • What happens after I find my bottle? Buy it full size from the full vinegar collection. Orders over $85 ship free in the contiguous US.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this specific box as a functional vinegar gift set?

Yes. This selection is a highly practical vinegar gift set for serious home cooks. The secure presentation box and raw flavor variety allow a cook to immediately test acidic balances across different food groups.

Do these mini bottles contain any residual drinking alcohol?

No. Natural vinegars require an alcohol starting base to feed the acetic acid bacteria. Our 1823 process lets the bacteria consume the alcohol completely over a two to three month period. The final liquid is entirely non-alcoholic.

Why is a slow-fermented gourmet tasting kit different from grocery options?

Grocery brands use rapid submerged fermentation to finish a batch in hours. They also use heavy water dilution to maximize profits. We age our stock for up to one year in 25-gallon American oak barrels sourced from whiskey distilleries. This traditional aging profile creates a smooth finish with prominent depth.

Does the liquid inside this best vinegar sampler degrade over time?

The natural acidity keeps the product shelf-stable. However, we do not filter or pasteurize our small batches. We recommend finishing these small bottles within two years to taste the exact sweet, tart, or savory notes our makers intended.

Where can I buy an authentic craft vinegar sampler safely?

You can purchase our complete line of tasting collections directly from our website for prompt doorstep delivery. If you prefer to shop locally, please visit our online store locator to view a current list of physical stockists near you.

Let customers speak for us

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Birthday gift for my sister

My sister was thrilled with the gift set. I also added a couple of other vinegars that I love…and she did too! Such wonderful vinegar flavors that enhance everything we eat!!!

Carla H.

Great vinegar.

Gail G.
Superior Vinegar- will be repeat customer

I love vinegar and your regular cider vinegar, malted beer vinegar, cider vinegar w/ blueberry and cider vinegar w/ cranberry is awesome and will be a repeat customer for life.
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JOHN
I keep these in-stock in my kitchen

I keep these in-stock in my kitchen. They are reasonably shelf stable and I like the varitey.

Anonymous
Love your vinegar’s everything came fine right

Love your vinegar’s everything came fine right on time and I enjoy them very much

Customer L.E.
Great vinegar

The best vinegars I have ever tasted. The apple cider vinegar is real, not apple cider flavored vinegar like most. It is made with real apples, and you can taste the difference. Fantastic used making hot bacon dressing for wilted salads.
I highly recommend.

kevin h.
I’ve been using these vinegars for three years and I would use nothing else! The red wine vinegar

I’ve been using these vinegars for three years and I would use nothing else! The red wine vinegar is my go to. I am currently enjoying the Honey Wine Vinegar, Rice Wine Vinegar, Chardonnay Wine Vinegar. The quality is exceptional !

Nancy K.
Trust the Freebie

The free bonus bottle of hot vinegar is not something I would have ordered, but I love it—so good on garden-ripened tomatoes! Ordering was easy, delivery prompt, all contents in good condition. The vinegar has a depth and richness that grocery store vinegar just doesn’t have.

Martha G.T.
Superior quality, tasty and smooth

Did a taste test with your apple vinegar and the major national brand we use. First diluted in water then straight. In both concentrations your product wins hands down. Smoother and tastier. The choking, why'd-I-do-that response with the straight vinegar was almost worth it.

Anonymous
Good vinegar, and samplers are fun and practical

American Vinegar Works makes delicious vinegars. I don't like them all equally, but that's what makes the sampler packs great. I chose what I wanted to try. I highly recommend the miles from the tree cider vinegar! I also like that I can buy a small bottle when I only want a little of something specialized for a recipe. It makes a good reason to try some more kinds!

Harriet

Great vinegars

Alexa J.

As with all AVWs vinegars, always excellent and far superior to anything from a supermarket!

Bert
Elevated my appreciation of vinegar!

The olive oil is very pure and smooth. I enjoy experimenting with American Vinegar's recipes because you cannot go wrong no matter the combinations. Very fresh!

Joyce N.
vinegars

excellent wine chardonnay--can use it instead of fresh lemon. still have to try the red.

Cheryl L.
cute notebook

perfect size for carrying around. fits nicely in a purse.

Cheryl L.