Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Apps...Let the Fun Begin!
- Carey Fieldhouse
- Aug 22
- 3 min read
Here are a few apps that can help make your tasting notes digital.
Sure, you can go old school and carry around a leather-bound journal and carefully write down all your tasting notes. Or you can go the tech route and simply download apps specifically designed for bourbon and whiskey aficionados. Keep detailed notes, share with your friends, make wishlists of bourbons you want to taste, and never worry about forgetting a name of a bottle again. Whew! Sound good?
Here are a few popular bourbon tasting journal apps:
A comprehensive app designed by a Certified Bourbon Professional, offering a full bourbon experience with tools and resources for enthusiasts on both iOS and Android. This app is what is referred to as the “Blue Book” for current pricing for thousands of bottles.
A highly-rated app for organizing and tracking your whiskey experiences, with detailed and searchable logs for each dram, available on Google Play. According to their site, it is “the essential companion for enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike. Capture the unique character of every dram you taste with our intuitive app that lets you record flavors, aromas, and personal ratings in seconds.”
This app is designed for a global audience and supports all whiskey traditions, including smooth Kentucky Bourbons, allowing you to track and enjoy every aspect of your tasting experience. They boast “WhiskyVault is crafted for a global audience, embracing all whisk(e)y traditions. From peaty Islay malts to smooth Kentucky Bourbons, the app supports your passion for every style. Its traditional, refined tone honors the heritage of whisky, while innovative features invite you to deepen your appreciation of the spirit. Elevate your whisky journey with WhiskyVault – download today and raise a glass to a new era of whisky discovery.”
A customizable tasting journal perfect for keeping track of drinks like bourbon, allowing you to log what you taste and keep notes. On their web page it states: “For those of you who like to try new things, Flavordex provides a convenient way to keep track of the things you taste. This is a highly customizable tasting journal designed for both tablets and phones. Never forget the things you’ve tried and may want to try again (or never again).Flavordex has categories preloaded for beer, wine, whiskey, and coffee. If none of those fit your needs you can add your own categories.For users of the original Flavordex journals, you can easily import all of your existing journal entries into this app using the import feature. Just make sure all of your journal apps are up to date.”
This app, available on the Apple App Store, lets you log, rate, and share detailed tasting notes on bourbons, including aspects like nose, palate, and finish.
Every Bourbon you rate is logged, editable and deletable.
Log rate, color, glance and every aroma or taste imaginable, you can even add your own!
Give ratings based on Nose, Body, Balance, Feel, Palate and Finish.
Never use or lose a paper tasting / rating sheet again.
Never forget the name of that mind-blowing Bourbon ever again.
Share your newfound treasures with your friends.
140+ different aromas and tastes selectable.
In Conclusion:
When choosing an app, consider features like customizable flavor profiles, the ability to share with friends, and whether it's available on your preferred mobile platform. Have fun with it!
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