Tasting

/ˈteɪstɪŋ/ noun

Definition

an event where people sample and evaluate food or drink; the act of testing flavor

Etymology

From Old French taster, from Vulgar Latin tastare (to touch, handle)

Kelly Says

Professional wine tasters can distinguish thousands of different flavors, but they actually spit out most of what they taste to avoid getting drunk on the job!

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