A few of my friends mentioned and raved about this place (located in Crestview Hills Town Center-one store down from Bath and Bodyworks). VOM FASS is a European specialty store sampling products from artisan-produced oils/vinegars, Scotch and Irish Whiskeys, Fine Brandies, Wines and other spirits, liqueurs. You can sample them before purchasing.
As we walked in we are right away greeted and helped by Susan (so down to earth). It is one store, but separated. One side is the oils and next door are the wines/spirits. Browsed around and looked at the oils first. There are so many to choose from. I was amazed and at the same time overwhelmed. There are cards on what the oils and vinegars go good with. Many are labeled Cholesterol free, from organic cultivation, rich in essential alpha-linolenic acid (making the oil sensitive to heat and light), Rich in essential gama-linolenic acid (making the oil sensitive to heat and light), rich in Vitamin E, Rich in natural antioxidants, and last seasonal availability. You can purchase different size bottles. You are able to bring them back in and have them refilled (make sure to bring them clean and dry. They are also dishwasher safe). They have a great selection of olive oils, infused oils, nut and seed oils, wellness oils, wine vinegars, fruit balsamic vinegars, and Aceto Balsamico (sweet and sour seasonings balsamic vinegars).
I purchased a 1L bottle for $1.99 with it Calamansi Vinegar $4.99 (Philippine Vinegar-great for fish) and the another 1L bottle with it the Basil Oil $6.99 (can't wait to try it on my salads and fish).
I tried a couple of them and those were my favorites. Next time I come back I will get the Oregano Oil.
You are able to go online and purchase. Also if you don't feel like browsing around the store and look at your own time, the web is your best bet.
Then we proceeded next door to the wine/spirits and Lynda assisted us (very friendly and helpful).
I am not sure on the price tastings for the scotch/liqueurs. The Liqueurs are primarily made by small artisan producers from around Europe. They also have liqueurs featured by Yahara Bay Distillers in Madison, Wisconsin. They sell Absinthe, Brandy, Cognac & Armagnac, Fruit Brandies, Scotch Whiskey, American & Irish Whiskey, Rum, Gin and Vodka.
Next time I return, I am definitely going to try the Scotch Whiskey and Cognacs. For right now, we did the wine tastings for $1.00 (1 oz. pour per glass). Pricing for bottles and tastings are reasonable. I ended up getting a bottle of Chevalier du Grand Loc (dry red wine from France) for $12.99 and did three tastings.
This place has so much to offer. They also have upcoming events/classes, you can join the Oil & Vinegar of the month club, gift sets to purchase, and cooking classes.
I highly recommend coming here. I really had a great experience and can't wait to come back!! read more