Since the best grade of maple syrup is the one you like best, we thought you might like to do a side-by-side taste test, just like the master sugarmakers do when they grade each batch of syrup. From light to dark, each bottle in this replica of a traditional Vermont grading sample kit contains one of 4 grades of 100% pure Vermont maple syrup, ranging from Vermont Fancy (also known as Grade A Light Amber), to Grade A Medium Amber, Grade A Dark Amber, and Grade B, a true Vermonter’s favorite with its hearty maple flavor and deep molasses color.

Early season sap produces the lightest, most delicately flavored syrup, while darker, more richly flavored syrup is produced when temperatures rise toward the end of the spring “sugaring” season. It’s important to note that grades do not indicate quality; instead, they denote color and taste differences.

Whichever grade you prefer, you can enjoy 100% pure Vermont Maple Syrup with the sweet satisfaction in knowing that it’s one of the few foods indigenous to North America, and that it’s naturally free of additives, preservatives, artificial colors, and high fructose corn syrup. 4 1.7 oz. bottles.

• Vermont Fancy or Grade A Light Amber has a delightful mild maple flavor
• Grade A Medium Amber is known for its classic maple flavor and amber color
• Grade A Dark Amber has a hearty maple flavor and deep amber color
• Grade B has the richest, most robust maple flavor and deepest amber color

The Vermont Country Store takes pride in our selection of 100% pure Vermont maple syrup. One taste and you’ll see why so many Vermonters prefer maple syrup as their sweetener of choice, pouring it over pancakes, mixing it into muffins, and whisking it in dressing and sauces. Take the sample challenge and decide which flavor makes the grade for your taste buds.