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According to their website, Kringle Candle is a company that produces ultra-fragrant candle goods rooted in tradition with a modern twist. But are Kringle Candles really any good?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, this company is definitely rooted in tradition. Its founder is the son of the man who founded the well-established Yankee Candle Company. Over the past eleven years, they have grown a loyal customer base that can attest to the quality of these candles. Not only are their candles highly aromatic, their scents are both nostalgic and contemporary.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to learn more about how this company came to be and how they\u2019ve remained a favorite for this long, keep on reading.<\/p>\n\n\n

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All About Kringle Candle Company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 2008, Michael J. Kittredge III was playing around and made a candle on an heirloom stove. It\u2019s possible that he did so jokingly because his father, Mike Kittredge, had run the family\u2019s candle business<\/a> for close to twenty years before selling 90 percent of it for hundreds of millions of dollars in 1998.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initially Michael J. Kittredge III had no intentions of owning a candle business and his father had long since left that life behind. <\/strong>But after completing a college project in 2009, he began to discuss with his father the possibilities of starting his own candle brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They found a property in Bernardston, Massachusetts, that was not only their manufacturing facility but a retail space to test out their own products in real-time directly with their customers. In late 2009, they began developing their business idea. By October 2010, their flagship store opened its doors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mike Kittredge passed away in 2019<\/a>, but his legacy has remained deeply rooted in the traditions of Kringle Candles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company is continuing to do well. Their flagship store is still open, surviving the pandemic. But the Kringle Emporium, which sold everything from home decor items, to specialty foods and gifts, and of course, candles, is temporarily closed. The Farm Table, their restaurant located at the flagship Kringle Candle store, is also temporarily closed, but you can buy their oils, vinegars, and sauces online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Updated June 2022, They are now open Friday-Sunday Only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later on I\u2019ll also mention a candle collection possibly connected to the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of their candles are still made in Bernardston, MA; they just celebrated their eleventh year in business. Michael J. Kittredge III still designs, formulates, and tests new candle fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kringle Candle Product Lines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kringle Candles are described as being a delicate balance between art and science with the primary goal of creating memorable fragrances. The company uses authentic Kittredge family recipes to compose each scent. They pride themselves for making highly concentrated fragrances that throw far and burn clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Kringle candle lines are made of glass, they can be recycled or used for some other purpose once the candle is done. Each candle jar has an easy peel label, making the transition from candle to other use a faster process.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below I will share more about the products they offer grouped by collection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kringle Candle Collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The original Kringle Candle is most often created using a fragranced white non-toxic paraffin wax but some fragrances are made with a soy wax blend. All of their candles are made with natural cotton fiber blend wicks. The company states that the use of white wax allows their candles to glow even more brightly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two wicks allow for a wider, more even wax pool. Also, the fragrance is so highly concentrated that it lasts until the very end.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kringle Collection is available in seven fragrance categories: Autumn, Floral, Fresh, Fruits, Gourmet, Holiday, Warm & Woodsey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kringle Collection Size Options<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>Large 2-wick jar<\/strong><\/td>Medium 2-wick jar<\/strong><\/td>DayLight<\/strong><\/td>Tea Light Candles<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
SIZE<\/strong><\/td>22oz<\/td>14oz<\/td>1.5oz<\/td>0.5oz<\/td><\/tr>
IDEAL SETTING<\/strong><\/td>Larger rooms<\/td>Small to medium rooms<\/td>Small areas<\/td>Compact spaces<\/td><\/tr>
BURN TIME<\/strong><\/td>Up to 100 hours<\/td>Up to 65 hours<\/td>Up to 12 hours<\/td>Up to 4 hours<\/td><\/tr>
DIMENSIONS<\/strong><\/td>4\u201dW x 6.78\u201dH<\/td>4\u201dW x 5\u201dH<\/td>2.25\u201dW x 1.13\u201dH<\/td>1.5\u201dW x 0.75\u201dH<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Country Candle Collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 2017, Kringle Candle added the Country Candle to their product line, reminiscent of the first Yankee Candles, poured into apothecary-shaped glass jars using familiar scents and non-toxic paraffin wax. <\/strong>In addition to being highly fragrant, these candles are also dyed a color that coordinates with its fragrance. Wicks for Country Candles are also made with a cotton fiber blend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Country Candle line is the strongest link between the two companies. It features proven Kittredge Family scent recipes that have been equally popular for Kringle Candle as they were for Yankee Candle<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Country Candle Collection is available in six fragrance categories: Autumn, Floral, Fresh, Fruits, Gourmet, and Holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Country Candle Collection Size Options<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>Large 2-wick jar<\/strong><\/td>Medium 2-wick jar<\/strong><\/td>Country DayLight<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
SIZE<\/strong><\/td>24oz<\/td>16oz<\/td>1.5oz<\/td><\/tr>
IDEAL SETTING<\/strong><\/td>Larger rooms<\/td>Small to medium rooms<\/td>Small areas<\/td><\/tr>
BURN TIME<\/strong><\/td>Up to 150 hours<\/td>Up to 90 hours<\/td>Up to 12 hours<\/td><\/tr>
DIMENSIONS<\/strong><\/td>4\u201dW x 6.6\u201dH<\/td>4\u201dW x 5\u201dH<\/td>2.25\u201dW x 1.13\u201dH<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Three-Wick Candle Collections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These candles are made with a biodegradable soy wax blend plus signature concentrated fragrances and natural cotton fiber wicks. The tumblers used in this collection are sourced from Ohio, USA.  Each candle is 14oz, 4 x 3.5 inches, burns up to 45 hours, and comes with lids.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kringle Candle recently released a 3-wick spice line of candles, which seems to connect to their restaurant. Available culinary spice scents are: anise, basil, bay leaf, cayenne, ginger root, oregano, rosemary, and thyme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vineyard Collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, there\u2019s a vineyard collection with red, white, and blush wine aromas. These happen to be 26 oz, 5 x 5 inch, 4-wick candles in tinted glass corresponding with its wine type. A deep red, almost black glass color for reds like Pinot Noir<\/a>. An earthy green glass tint for white wines like Chardonnay<\/a>, and light pink glass for blush wines like Ros\u00e9<\/a>. <\/strong>They burn up to 90 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seasonal Favorites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the upcoming Halloween season, the company released a collection of sixteen candles made of a soy wax blend that was dyed black. As of the writing of this article, they have all sold out, which is a testament to how serious their customers are about grabbing up Kringle Candle\u2019s seasonal collections as soon as they\u2019re made available. With scent titles like, Sleepy Hollow, Wolf\u2019s Bane, Nightmare, Candy Corn, and Fright Night, it\u2019s obvious why Halloween lovers were quick to wipe out this inventory. You can still find Spellbound in small quantities elsewhere<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are intrigued about upcoming Holiday 2021 scents, keep an eye out for their Christmas selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flameless Products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kringle has you covered if you prefer flameless fragrance products as well, with wax melts, air mists, and fire starters. I was intrigued about the fire starters. They\u2019re actually little cups filled with wax that you can put inside a fireplace, fire pit, campfire, and so on, and then light with a match. It\u2019s created to start the fire, or rather help it grow more quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 7 Original 2-Wick Kringle Candles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are over sixty signature Kringle Candle scents.  They\u2019ve recently done a glass jar overhaul, increasing the inner diameter by \u00be inch. Now it throws 25% more fragrance than single wick jars and creates a wider wax pool for even burning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of my favorite large, 2-wick, 22oz candle fragrances:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Sea Salt & Tonka Kringle Candle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
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Made with a biodegradable soy wax blend combined with natural fragrance oils and placed in a sustainable glass jar, this fragrance reminds me of the salty sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Initially, you\u2019ll smell fresh lemon citrus fragrance mingling with sea salt. Next is sweet almond and creamy vanilla notes from the tonka bean, bringing warmth to all three fragrance layers. Your scent experience ends with woody cedar and powdery spiced amber and musk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a complex but gentle fragrance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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