Tasting Guide

Learn the vocabulary used to describe cocktails — from the five basic tastes to aroma, mouthfeel, and finish — and sharpen your palate.

Tasting Dimensions

  • Basic tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami
  • Aroma: fruity, herbal, spice, smoky, floral
  • Mouthfeel: crisp, silky, rich, effervescent
  • Finish: length, temperature, and flavor evolution

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