About WhiskeyMate

~Enjoyed Best When Shared
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🥃 Elevate your whiskey journey with WhiskeyMate

Crafted by and for passionate collectors! Seamlessly document, showcase, and share your prized collections with style. WhiskeyMate focuses on empowering collectors to curate their whiskey haven through a visually stunning and user-friendly interface.

At the heart of WhiskeyMate lies the dynamic "Collection" feature, offering a central hub for all things related to your whiskey treasures. Name, describe, and embellish your collections with captivating photos for a truly immersive experience. Add bottles, create wish lists, and effortlessly share your curated collection with friends.

Each "Bottle" in WhiskeyMate is a canvas for personalization, featuring user photos, bottle numbers, barrel/batch details, and individual notes to tailor your WhiskeyMate adventure. With over 40K curated spirits in our database, effortlessly discover and add new gems to your collection.

Not just a whiskey aficionado? We've got you covered! WhiskeyMate is constantly evolving to cater to all spirits collectors. Share your feedback, and let us tailor the perfect experience for your unique collection. Join us on a journey where your spirits find a home – download WhiskeyMate now!

~WhiskeyMate: Where Your Collection Comes to Life 📲🌟 #WhiskeyMate #SpiritsCollectors #RaiseTheBar

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Mixing up up something tasty! - Version 1.16

Planned Release - October 2024
Version 1.16 is well garnished

Discover What's New:

Introducing Fitz, your smarter AI AppTender! Fitz now comes packed with powerful new features designed to enhance your whiskey experience like never before. When you grant location access, Fitz can find nearby whiskey spots and recommend stores or bars in your area. Fitz can also dive into your collection stats to make more personalized suggestions, and even search the web for the latest whiskey trends and tips. Craving a cocktail? Ask Fitz for a drink recipe, and now you can save those recipes to your collection, share them with friends, or tweak them to make them your own. With these fresh updates, this is our most flavorful release yet—cheers to that!

Version 1.16 Features:

Skip Ahead - Version 1.15

September 2024
It's all about that paper in 1.15

Discover What's New:

Wait! what happend to 1.13 and 1.14? They came and went and were important in their own right. 1.13 and 1.14 deployed critical user reported bug fixes and little new functionality. Version 1.15 expands on and improves Whiskey Stats by including a Detailed Stats View option within the Whiskey Detail views.

Version 1.15 Features:

Now Distilling - 1.11

Coming This May: The Parade of Spirits
Introducing Fitz in version 1.11

Discover What's New:

Version 1.11 introduces Fitz, the WhiskeyMate AI Bartender. Ask Fitz a question, share your opinions on the world of spirits, get a cocktail recipe; Fitz will be happy to oblige! In addition to getting chatty in 1.11, we also have introduced some major bug fixes helping to stabalize the WhiskeyMate platform; Cheers!

Version 1.11:

Finishing - 1.12

July 2024
Get chatty in version 1.12

Discover What's New:

Fitz, our cheeky AI Chat Bot was a bit tipsy and in need of a bouncer. Version 1.12 introduces some stability and security enhancements for Fitz. Along with version 1.12 we will soon be releasing the Whiskey Feed into the WhiskeyMate website. Who knows, maybe Fitz will make an appearence too?!

Version 1.12 Features:

Now Distilling - 1.11

Coming This May: The Parade of Spirits
Introducing Fitz in version 1.11

Discover What's New:

Version 1.11 introduces Fitz, the WhiskeyMate AI Bartender. Ask Fitz a question, share your opinions on the world of spirits, get a cocktail recipe; Fitz will be happy to oblige! In addition to getting chatty in 1.11, we also have introduced some major bug fixes helping to stabalize the WhiskeyMate platform; Cheers!

Version 1.11:

Version 1.10 - Further Refined

April 2024
Share More with 1.10

Discover What's New:

WhiskeyMate Version 1.09 was just released and we are already releasing version 1.10

Version 1.10 Features:

Happy Birthday WhiskeyMate!

March 19th, 2024
Here's to One Year!

WhiskeyMate just turned One

Wow, It's already been a year since our first release of WhiskeyMate was published in the app store on March 19th, 2023. Join us in taking a quick look back on what we've accomplished together in the last year:

WhiskeyMate App Updates - Year in Review

Version 1.0 - March 19, 2023

WhiskeyMate's inaugural launch, featuring core functionalities for a robust whiskey collection management experience.

  • Multiple view toggles for collection management.
  • Swipe and menu options for item increment/decrement.
  • Full-screen photo viewing with advanced gestures.
  • Introduction of the Shared Collections View.
  • Comprehensive sharing, reporting, and security features.

Version 1.01 - March 28, 2023

Performance enhancements and new feature rollouts for an improved user interface and experience.

  • Redesigned Shared Collections View.
  • Enhanced search and photo zooming in shared collections.
  • Several bug fixes for smoother operation.

Version 1.02 - May 8, 2023

Introduction of new features and fixes to enrich the whiskey collection experience.

  • Collection Stats in Collections View and enhanced search functionalities.
  • Database expanded to over 45,000 bottles for comprehensive collection management.
  • Fixes for database indexing and photo loading issues.

Version 1.03 - July 10, 2023

Major UI enhancements and the introduction of bottle ratings and spirit types in bottle entry.

  • Collection Sort, in-app help, and onboarding screens.
  • Essential fixes for database and UI, along with critical updates for iOS 16 users.

Version 1.04 - October 2023

Updates aimed at improving the offline experience and adding unique whiskey ID generation.

  • Enhancements for working in low/no bandwidth environments.
  • Rate bottles from any view and resolve pricing display issues.

Version 1.05 - November 2023

UI improvements with a focus on GDPR compliance and new whiskey price stats features.

  • Refinement of content reporting views and introduction of GDPR compliance forms.
  • Functionality for handling GDPR consent and reporting inappropriate comments.

Version 1.06 - December 2023

A host of new features and improvements focusing on whiskey stats and user interface refinement.

  • Introduction of average collection price statistics and whiskey completeness score.
  • User interface enhancements across the app for a polished user experience.

Version 1.07 - February 9, 2024

Significant database expansion and search functionality improvements to streamline collection management.

  • Over 300,000 new entries added to the WhiskeyMate database.
  • Enhanced whiskey price stats and UI improvements for a seamless experience.

Version 1.08 - March 2024

Launch of Whiskey News Feed and filtering features alongside user experience optimizations.

  • New features like filtering by spirit brand and enhanced news article interactions.
  • Critical bug fixes for optimized performance and user experience.

Version 1.09 - Planned for April 2024

Upcoming updates focusing on interface enhancements and critical bug fixes for enhanced app stability.

  • User interface improvements for comprehensive collection management.
  • Functionality enhancements for a more intuitive

Introducing Version 1.09 - Transcend Whiskey

Coming This April: Hopping with Features
Elevate Your Whiskey Journey with Version 1.09

Discover What's New:

WhiskeyMate Version 1.08 was just released and we are already hard at work on Version 1.09. Check back often for more details!

Version 1.09 Planned Features:
User Interface Enhancements
  • Collection Statistics New
  • Users now prompted to update their App if a newer version is available. New
  • Universal links now replace all Dynamic Links, (Dynamic Links will be retired in version 1.10 and previously created dynamic links will no longer work). Improved
  • Ability to Manage Notification Preferences in the Profile View New
  • Default User Preferences are now stored in the remote database to ensure preferences carry over to new devices and on reinstalling the app. New
  • WhiskeyMate Notifications going live! Get notifications when there is a new app update or someone comments on a bottle of yours. New
  • All preferences now stored persistently. Changing phones doesn't mean you have to satrt over in customizing your WhiskeyMate experience. New
  • ...and more!
Functionality Enhancements
  • Added a badge to the Whiskey Feed View button to show the number of bottles added since the feed was last viewed New
  • Added feature to standardize how apostrophes are shown and which caused som duplication in brand and subtitle names Improved
  • Alphabetized news sources by name/title in news filters and profile admin to improve UX Improved
  • Improved Image Select Views in Bottle Entry to load thumbnail images faster! Improved
  • Help view created to explain all of the Notification Types in the Manage Notifications section of the Profile View. New
  • ...and more!
Critical Bug Fixes
  • Fixed issue where reporting content from the Shared Whiskey View was not working. Minor
  • Fixed issues where navigating in the Collections list view may lead to an app crash. Major
  • Fixed issue where the users app instance may crash while loading initial News Articles Major
  • Improvement of read/write efficiency in cloud functions Minor
  • Resetting the form in the Entry view was not clearing the Ratings View Minor
  • Fixed Search View local search which was not updating when the search query changed Major
  • Fixed issue with App crashing at load where there are no messages to retrieve Major
  • Fixed issue from 1.08 where logging in to the app the successful login state was unobserved. Major
  • Fixed issue where scanning a bottle and not finding the bottle in the database was clearing the scanned barcode. Minor
  • ...coming soon!

Introducing Version 1.08 - Elevate Your Whiskey Experience

Coming This March: A Symphony of Features
Elevate Your Whiskey Journey with Version 1.08

Discover What's New:

Immerse yourself in the essence of whiskey culture with Version 1.08. From refined collection management to an enriched news feed, every sip of this update is designed to enhance your whiskey journey.

Whiskey News Feeds: Stay ahead in the world of whiskey. Our new News Feed feature delivers the latest stories and updates right to your fingertips, ensuring you never miss out.

Version 1.08 Highlights:

Version 1.07, released February 09, 2024

What's new in Version 1.07?, February, 2024
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Whiskey, Wine, Tequila, and Rum... So much data for everyone!

WhiskeyMate continues to expandit's data set to make it easier for you to add bottles to your collection!

Version 1.06 was our most jam-packed version enhancement yet, and unfortunately, we found a few items to clean up. This update is not only packed with bug-fixes, and, it also has loads of new UI enhancements to make your experience even more seamless!

We have added over 300,000 new entires to the WhiskeyMate database with over 100,000 new photos. This means that searching for and adding bottles to your collection is now easier than ever!

On the topic of search, we've improved the native App Search functionality to allow for search across all fields of the Whiskey Entry and to introduce fast pattern searching to be more forgiving on mis-spelled words.

With all of this extra data, we've made the Whiskey Price Stats feature we released in 1.06 even more robust and you will now find that there are more statistics on average price than ever before!

Version 1.07 Features:
User Interface
  • Added new buttons to the top and bottom of the Whiskey Entry View to make it easier to submit without scrolling.
  • Searching for new the remote WhiskeyMate repository just got easier, too. Now when searching by Barcode, Brand, or Sub-title WhiskeyMate will search the entire rpository for matches!
  • New "Add Bottle" button added in the Collections View which is only visible when no bottles exist in the collection. This will make it easier when onboarding new Mates!
  • Enhanced Zoom and Drag now in full-screen Image Views.
  • Now, all buttons provide Haptic Feedback.
  • Added navigation buttons in Collections View to jump straight to the Whiskey Feed from the first collection or to the first collection from the Whiskey Feed. This improves the UI experience for Mates with multiple collections.
Functionality
  • Ground work in place for new Security Enhancements.
  • Searching in Collections and Shared Collections now matches on all fields for the Whiskey! This means that searches will return more results, and, pattern search is now availabile to be more forgiving of typos we make make after a few, er, ummm, beverages.
  • User object enhanced for upcoming features.
  • ...More!
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed issue where App was crashing when logging out.
  • Fixed issue where Navigation would freeze after deleting a bottle.
  • Enhancements to background image processing and memory management.
  • Removed duplicate images from Whiskey Entry Search.
  • More data validation on Whiskey Entry View including better feedback when data validation fails.
  • Fixed issues with Shared Whiskeys not presenting properly after version 1.06 upgrade.
  • Added functionality to fix the Alcohol by Volume calculations and display in the Whiskey Entry View.
  • Added better validation for entered barcodes to ensure entered characters do not conflict with storage paths for photos.
  • ...More!

Version 1.06, December 2023

What's new in Version 1.06?, December, 2023
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Now with Average Collection Price Statistics!

Like Irish Whisky, this version is Triple Distilled.

WhiskeyMate introduces a host of new features and improvements in its latest iOS app update. Users can now benefit from a whiskey completeness score that offers a comprehensive overview based on the number of fields completed in the whiskey object. The Collections and Shared Collections text search has been enhanced for better organization and accessibility. The user object has also undergone enhancements in preparation for upcoming features, ensuring a seamless user experience. Additionally, users can now access new Average Collection Price Stats, providing insights into pricing trends within their whiskey collections.

The user interface has been refined with several enhancements. Price stats are now available across relevant views, offering quick insights into whiskey pricing. The Collections view has been optimized with streamlined grid and list view options for a more user-friendly experience. The responsiveness of whiskey price stats in the Whiskey Feed and Detail Views has been improved for smoother interaction. Drag gestures in full-screen image views have been enhanced to eliminate image jumps, providing a more polished user experience. A convenient "Logout" button has been added to the profile view for streamlined app logouts. Users can now easily identify the active image in the Shared Collection View Collection Images Carousel, enhancing navigation. Additionally, a new help view has been introduced to guide users through understanding collection statistics.

Several bug fixes have been implemented to enhance overall app stability and functionality. Issues related to pictures not updating in the whiskey feed, app crashes upon logging out and logging back in, and collections not displaying correctly after the initial sign-up have all been addressed. On logout, all data is now removed from repositories to reinitialize the app state. Furthermore, formatting issues related to Price and Alcohol By Volume entries have been resolved, ensuring accurate and consistent data input. Enjoy an improved and more reliable WhiskeyMate experience with these updates.

Version 1.06 Features:

Version 1.05, November 2023

What's new in Version 1.05?, November, 2023
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Taking shots!

WhiskeyMate is making UI improvements!

Version 1.05 Features:

Version 1.04

What's new in Version 1.04?, October, 2023
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WhiskeyMate has grown a little wiser and more respectful.

One of the goals of WhiskeyMate has always been to meet the collector where they want to be met. We recognize that we have not always provided the best experience in low/no bandwidth environments and we have made significant improvements to that experience.

Version 1.04 Features:

Version 1.03

What's new in Version 1.03?, July 10, 2023
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Version 1.03 improves upon version 1.02 with Major UI enhancements.

From Collection Sort to New Onboarding Screens and In-App Help, Version 1.03 will be our highest proof release yet!

Version 1.03 Features:

Version 1.02

See what's new in version 1.02, May 8, 2023
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Version 1.02 improves upon version 1.01 with minor bug fixes and New Features.

WhiskeyMate Officially has 50 users! Thanks to all of our testers and early adopters. Keep the feedback coming!

Version 1.02 Features:

Version 1.01

See what's new in version 1.01, March 28, 2023
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Version 1.01 improves upon version 1.0 with Major Performance Improvements and New Features.

Our first major release since our initial launch, don't get caught missing out on all of the new enhancements!

Version 1.01 Features:

Version 1.0

We've launched, Cheers!, March 19, 2023
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WhiskeyMate version 1.0

After a year of story boarding, development, and testing we are excited to finally launch WhiskeyMate for iOS via the Apple Appstore.

As my collection grew to the point where I could no longer reliably say I knew what I had and where I had it, I realized that I needed a tool to help my curate, organize, display, and share the collection. Having painstakenly built my collection over the previous 5 years, and not seeing a suitable application in the Apple Appstore, I set out to create an application that met the needs of my close friends and fellow collectors.

The motto at WhiskeyMate is Best Enjoyed When Shared and the application is centered around this concept. WhiskeyMate allows users to Create and Manage Collections, Wish Lists, and to Share their Collections with Friends. We have worked hard to build a user interface and experience that allows users to display the collections they have built in a way that they can be proud of and we hope you agree!

~Sláinte!

Version 1 Features: