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Your Personal AI Spirit Expert: Fitz

Enhance your whiskey (and spirits) experience with an AI-powered assistant

Overview

Fitz is WhiskeyMate’s built-in AI AppTender, offering a range of intelligent capabilities—from recommending cocktail recipes to autocompleting data for new bottles. Whether you want personalized advice on the perfect bottle to try next or advanced analytics on your existing collection, Fitz delivers insight right at your fingertips.

Key Highlights

• Save Cocktail Recipes: Ask Fitz for drink ideas and easily store them in your recipes list for quick access later.
• Autocomplete Bottle Info: Skip manual entries—Fitz suggests details like brand, spirit type, or ABV, based on partial data or known references.
• Personalized Advice: Fitz scans your existing bottles to suggest new purchases or highlight potential flavor gaps in your collection.
• Web Retrieval: Need up-to-date info on limited releases or distillery updates? Fitz can search external sources (if allowed) for real-time data.
• Advanced Statistics: Dive into collection trends, average price, or proof, guided by Fitz’s analytic insights.
• Locate Nearby Spirits: Grant location permissions, and Fitz can find local stores or bars carrying bottles that match your criteria.

Platform Details

• iOS: Implemented as of version 1.11 (released May 1, 2024).
• Android: In development, version 1.0 planned for March 1, 2025.
• Web: In development, version 1.0 targeted for September 1, 2025.

How to Use Fitz

1. Open the Chat: Look for a button that looks like a chat bubble to access "Fitz" in thecollections view.
2. Ask a Question: Type or speak your query, like “Recommend a cocktail” or “Suggest a new bourbon under $50.”
3. Review & Save: If Fitz suggests a recipe, tap Save to store it locally. If it autocompletes bottle info, verify the data before confirming.
4. Enable Location: For local search features (e.g., store or bar recommendations), grant location permission in your device settings.
5. Explore Further: Let Fitz analyze your collection, highlight patterns, or help you find new releases online in real time.

Tips & Best Practices

• Stay Current: Keep your app updated to benefit from the newest AI improvements and feature expansions for Fitz.
• Refine Queries: The more specific your question, the more targeted Fitz’s recommendations—e.g., “Recommend a peated single malt aged 10+ years under $70.”
• Save Recurring Ideas: If Fitz frequently suggests cocktails or a certain bottle you love, create a custom note or recipe entry for easy re-access.
• Check Permissions: Ensure your phone’s location and microphone (if used for voice input) are enabled to unlock Fitz’s full capabilities.