Candy & Whisky
Your candy deserves better than the bowl by the door.
A bag of fun-size candy and a bottle you already own, turned into a real tasting night. Halloween, Valentine's, Easter, any night. Kids' version included.
1 / 10 · The kit
Caramelized sugar and barrel char come from the same reaction. Coconut and American oak share a compound family. This kit shows your table exactly where candy and whisky agree, where they fight on purpose, and which three candies whisky handles worst. Plus a no-alcohol kids' version so the whole family plays.
Built for Halloween, but any candy works: the Valentine's box, the Easter basket, the stocking leftovers.
- 32tasting cards
- 16whiskies to try
- Kids'version included
What you get
The 22-page PDF, page by page, plus an editable Canva invite with a QR code you point at your own private RSVP form. Every shopping pick is sorted into Newbie, Casual and Aficionado budgets, so you buy exactly what's listed and skip the research.
- 01Start HereWhat to buy, how to set the table, how to taste: sip, bite, sip again.
- 02Candy PrimerThe five ingredients doing the work and the three kinds of pairing.
- 03Pairbase ChartTen candies, two real bottles each, and why each pairing works.
- 04–05The Big Shopping List10 candies and 16 easy-to-find whiskies, with where to buy.
- 06Where to Find ItLabel reading, candy-aisle tips and stand-ins outside the US.
- 07–08Two Flavor WheelsFull-page candy and whisky wheels. Shared words mean it works.
- 09–11Three Tasting SheetsThe Sweet Match, The Contrast, and The Gauntlet.
- 12–13Kids' VersionA no-alcohol pairing chart with milk, sodas and juice, plus a kids' sheet.
- 14–2132 Tasting CardsA card for every candy and bottle, plus 6 blank Your Pick cards.
- 22Checklist & ScorecardCrown a winner, and be honest about the worst pairing.
How it works
- 01Buy & downloadInstant access to the PDF and your editable Canva invite. Nothing ships.
- 02Print at homeStandard US Letter on a normal printer. Cardstock is nice for the cards, never required.
- 03Grab one bag of candyAny variety bag works. The Pairbase says which bars to pull.
- 04Sip, bite, sip againHalf-ounce pours, then vote on the winner (and the worst).
This is an all-digital product. No physical items are shipped.
Want the background first? Read: Why Candy and Whisky Actually Agree →
Shop the setup
The glassware, tools and games that make the night run smoother. None of it is required.
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- Hershey's, Kit Kat & Reese's variety boxKit Kat and Reese's, both on the Pairbase, in one box. Cut the bars into bites.See it on Amazon →
- Sour Patch Kids, family sizeThe Gauntlet's acid round: sour candy against oak.See it on Amazon →
- Twizzlers Black Licorice Twists, 2 packThe Gauntlet's anise round, against peat. Somebody at the table will love it.See it on Amazon →
- Brach's Classic Candy CornThe Gauntlet's pure-sugar round. Good luck.See it on Amazon →
- Snickers, Twix, Milky Way & M&M's fun-size bagThree of the four are the Sweet Match sheet, in one 75-piece bag.See it on Amazon →
- Glencairn whisky glasses, set of 6The tasting glass the pros use. Six covers a full table.See it on Amazon →
- Glencairn water pipetteA few drops of water opens a dram up. This adds them one at a time.See it on Amazon →
- OXO angled measuring jiggerRead half-ounce pours from above. No squinting, no free pours.See it on Amazon →
- Metallic glass markers, 8 packWrite names or pour numbers right on the glass. Washes off.See it on Amazon →
- Carr's Table Water crackers, 24 snack packsThe plain palate reset. Single packs, so nobody shares a sleeve.See it on Amazon →
- Glass carafes with lids, set of 2Water on the table, always. One carafe per end of the table.See it on Amazon →
- Sunstar Kadomaru corner rounderRound the corners and the cards look like a real deck.See it on Amazon →
- Pilot G2 pens, 12 packA pen at every seat. Notes in the moment beat notes from memory.See it on Amazon →
- Neenah 65 lb white cardstock, 75 sheetsPrint the tasting cards and invites on this and they feel store-bought.See it on Amazon →
- Firbon 12-inch paper trimmerCuts a sheet of cards in four clean strokes instead of a wobbly scissor job.See it on Amazon →
Frequently asked
How much candy and whisky do I actually need?
One bag of fun-size variety candy and a bottle you already own covers a table of six. The Pairbase chart names exactly which bars to pull so you're not guessing in the candy aisle.
Is it only for Halloween?
No. It works with any candy, any night: the Halloween haul, a Valentine's box, an Easter basket or stocking leftovers.
Can kids join in?
Yes. Pages 12 and 13 are a full no-alcohol version: a kids' pairing chart with milk, cream soda, root beer and juice, plus a kids' tasting sheet called The Candy Detective.
Do I need a rare or expensive bottle?
No. The Newbie sheet, The Sweet Match, is built around a caramel-forward bourbon most people already have. Pricier picks only show up in the Casual and Aficionado sheets.
Does anything ship?
No. It's an instant digital download. Print it at home or at a shop like Staples or FedEx. No candy or bottles are included.
What's included in the Candy & Whisky kit?
A 22-page PDF you print at home: Start Here, Candy Primer, Pairbase Chart, The Big Shopping List, Where to Find It, Two Flavor Wheels, Three Tasting Sheets, Kids' Version, 32 Tasting Cards and Checklist & Scorecard. It downloads instantly from Etsy after purchase.
How do you host with the Candy & Whisky kit?
1. Buy & download: Instant access to the PDF and your editable Canva invite. Nothing ships. 2. Print at home: Standard US Letter on a normal printer. Cardstock is nice for the cards, never required. 3. Grab one bag of candy: Any variety bag works. The Pairbase says which bars to pull. 4. Sip, bite, sip again: Half-ounce pours, then vote on the winner (and the worst).
What occasions is the Candy & Whisky kit good for?
Halloween, Valentine's Day, Easter and Family night. It's rated 21+ (it includes alcohol).
Is the Candy & Whisky kit a physical product?
No. It's an instant digital download (22-page PDF, US Letter) that you print at home as many times as you need for your own party. Nothing ships.
How much does the Candy & Whisky kit cost?
$5.50 on Etsy, a one-time purchase with an instant download.
Ready to host Candy & Whisky?
Instant download on Etsy. Print it tonight and you're ready.
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