Frequently Asked Questions
A Drinksie is whatever you want it to be.
Seriously.
It can be a neat drink, something you love over ice, a cocktail, a bottle you want to find, a recommendation based on your favorite tasting notes or your mood, and even a Drinksie hour with friends.
You can define what a Drinksie means to you.
We know how hard it is to choose what to drink. Especially when you're staring at a wall of bottles that you might know nothing about.
Looking online isn’t any easier. There are tens of hundreds of reviews to sift through or no reviews at all.
How can we be sure what we’re looking for matches our flavour profile? What even is our flavour profile? Will we like it or not?
We thought, there had to be a better way to help us sift through the info, make decisions faster and find bottles that match what we like to drink.
We built Drinksies to do just that.
It all starts with defining your flavour profile. Are you more sour or sweet or savory? Take the quiz and find out.
Next, you can search for more recommendations based on categories that interest you. If you can’t find a category you love, let us know.
And there is so much more to come. Look out for new features that will continuously help you elevate your tasting experiences.
When you view your quiz results, you’ll see recommendations based on your flavour profile.
Give them a try, let us know what you think.
You can also search for more recommendations based on categories that interest you.
If you can’t find a category you love, let us know.
We’ve scoured the web for description and reviews from some of the most well respected palates in the world.
You’ll see links to the sources if we were able to find them.
Some recommendations will also include a badge to denote an expert review or tasting notes.
We also use our own collection for reviews and tasting notes.
Yes, you can share your quiz results.
When you view your quiz results, you will see an option to “Share Your Results”. Send to as many friends as you like.
We will soon be adding the option for you to create a profile and save your results.
Stay tuned!
We will be soon adding the option for you to create a profile and save and share recommendations.
Stay Tuned!
Reach out to our support team with any questions that you have. We're committed to helping you elevate your tasting experience!
Flavour Definitions
Welcome to the realm of sweet, the universal language of love and comfort.
But sweet isn’t just sugar and spice and everything nice; it’s an adventure waiting to unfold.
Explore natural sweeteners—honey, maple syrup, dates—and notice their unique flavor profiles. Play the game of ‘less is more’ by reducing sugar in recipes to discover the true essence of sweet.
Ever tried sweet potato as a dessert? Now’s the time!
Sweet is a journey of discovery, where every turn is a delightful surprise.
The unsung hero of the flavor world. Fat is like the thick, luxurious velvet of tastes, enriching everything it touches with its creamy goodness.
Dip your toes into the world of fats by comparing olive oil and butter in your cooking, or indulge in the creaminess of an avocado.
Fat makes flavors sing, carrying them lovingly to every corner of your taste buds.
Experiment with balance, savor the texture, and let fat wrap you in its warm, comforting embrace.
Ah, the joy of salty goodness!
Who can resist the allure of perfectly salted fries or that magical dash of sea salt on caramel?
Salty isn’t just a taste; it’s a lifestyle.
Dive into the world of salt by trying out all its colorful cousins - pink Himalayan, flaky sea salt, or the humble table salt.
Salt’s not just for seasoning; it’s a flavor enhancer, making sweet things sweeter and transforming bland into grand.
Want to play? Next time you’re baking cookies, sprinkle a little sea salt on top before you pop them in the oven and watch the magic unfold.
Pucker up, buttercup! Sour is where the fun’s at.
It's the electric guitar solo in the harmony of flavors, delivering that zesty punch that wakes up your taste buds.
Start your sour journey with a simple lemon - squeeze it on everything from fish to salads and notice the lift it gives.
Then, get adventurous with ferments like kimchi or a cool, refreshing sour beer.
Dare yourself to add a splash of vinegar to your next bowl of soup and revel in the transformative power of sour!
Spicy is not for the faint of heart—it’s the roller coaster of the culinary world.
Ready for a thrill?
Begin with baby steps: introduce a little chili pepper into your chocolate cake or a hint of jalapeño to your smoothie and feel the sparks fly.v
The secret to loving spicy?
It’s all about the balance. Pair it with something cool or sweet and watch how the flavors dance on your palate.
Challenge yourself to find your heat tolerance level—it’s a party and everyone’s invited!
Bitterness, the misunderstood genius of taste, is here to intrigue and challenge you.
Dive into the bittersweet symphony with dark chocolate and coffee, and learn to appreciate their complex narratives.
Venture into the world of bitter greens—kale, radicchio—and dress them up with a little fat and acid for a flavor explosion.
Bitter is the flavor that keeps you curious, the one that says, “Trust me, I’m more interesting than I appear.”
Umami, the mysterious fifth taste, is like the cool, intriguing character in a movie you can’t quite figure out.
It’s savory, it’s rich, and it’s totally addictive.
Start your umami quest with simple ingredients like tomatoes, mushrooms, and parmesan cheese.
Experiment by adding a dash of soy sauce to your next stew and watch it transform into a deep, complex dish.
Umami is your best friend in the kitchen, whispering secrets to make everything taste better.