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- AromaTasting Terms
- Aroma refers to the scent or smell of a spirit, wine, or cocktail, detected through the nose. It's often the first impression of a drink and can reveal notes like fruit, spice, wood, or florals before tasting.
- BalanceTasting Terms
- Balance refers to how well the key elements of a drink—such as sweetness, acidity, bitterness, and alcohol—work together harmoniously. A well-balanced cocktail has no single element that overwhelms the others.
- BodyTasting Terms
- Body refers to the perceived weight or fullness of a spirit or cocktail on the palate. It can range from light and delicate to full and rich, often influenced by alcohol content, sugar, and texture.
- ComplexityTasting Terms
- Complexity describes the number and variety of flavors and aromas in a drink, as well as how they evolve throughout the tasting experience. Higher complexity is often associated with premium or aged spirits.
- FinishTasting Terms
- Finish refers to the aftertaste or lingering impression that remains after swallowing a spirit or cocktail. It can be short or long-lasting, and may include evolving notes of spice, sweetness, bitterness, or heat.
- HeatTasting Terms
- Heat refers to the warm or burning sensation often experienced when drinking high-proof spirits. It is commonly felt on the finish and can be desirable in moderation, indicating alcohol strength.
- LingeringTasting Terms
- Lingering describes how long the flavors and sensations of a drink remain after swallowing. A lingering finish can indicate quality and complexity, with evolving flavors that extend the tasting experience.
- MouthfeelTasting Terms
- Mouthfeel is the tactile sensation of a drink in the mouth, including its texture, weight, and temperature. Descriptors include silky, oily, dry, creamy, or prickly.