Dynamic Flavor Profile Visualization

<h2>Overview</h2> <p>WhiskeyMate’s Flavor Profile Visualization feature empowers you to document and visualize unique flavor characteristics for a wide range of spirits. Using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, you can highlight core attributes like sweetness, spice, smoke, and more. The tool adapts to each spirit type (whiskey, rum, tequila, etc.), providing a custom set of flavor categories for accurate profiling.</p> <h2>Key Highlights</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Interactive Drag-and-Drop</strong>: Quickly set intensity levels along flavor axes—no need for endless text fields.</li> <li><strong>Dynamic Categories</strong>: Each spirit type loads relevant flavor descriptors, such as “Smoke” for whiskey or “Herbal” for gin.</li> <li><strong>Customizable Profiles</strong>: Adjust categories and intensities to reflect your personal palate, whether you’re an enthusiast or connoisseur.</li> <li><strong>Real-Time Updates</strong>: See changes instantly in your flavor chart, making it easy to experiment and refine your assessments.</li> <li><strong>Fitz Integration</strong>: Get AI-powered suggestions or pairing ideas based on your newly logged flavor data.</li> </ul> <h2>Platform Details</h2> <ul> <li><strong>iOS</strong>: <em>Implemented</em> in version 1.18 (released January 23, 2025).</li> <li><strong>Android</strong>: <em>Development</em> stage, version 1.0 planned for March 1, 2025.</li> <li><strong>Web</strong>: <em>Development</em> stage, version 1.0 planned for September 1, 2025.</li> </ul> <h2>Using the Flavor Profile Visualization</h2> <ol> <li><strong>Select a Bottle</strong>: Open any whiskey or spirit entry from your collection, then look for the <em>Flavor Profile</em> section.</li> <li><strong>Adjust Flavor Axes</strong>: Drag markers along each axis (e.g., Sweetness, Spice, Smoke) to represent how prominent you believe each note is.</li> <li><strong>Add Sub-Descriptors</strong> (Optional): Specify sub-flavors (e.g., <em>Cinnamon</em> under Spice) for more nuanced insights.</li> <li><strong>See Real-Time Updates</strong>: The radar chart (or circular chart) updates as you move points, giving you immediate visual feedback on your flavor distribution.</li> <li><strong>Ask Fitz</strong> (Premium): Tap <em>Ask Fitz</em> to get curated pairing ideas or confirm if your identified flavors align with community data.</li> </ol> <h2>Tips &amp; Best Practices</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Experiment Freely</strong>: Flavor can be subjective. Move the axes around and let your palate guide you.</li> <li><strong>Different Spirit Types</strong>: The interface adjusts to each category (whiskey, rum, tequila, etc.). If you switch the spirit type, new axes may appear—try them out!</li> <li><strong>Compare Community Profiles</strong>: If enough users log flavor profiles, you may see a dotted "community average" line. Check how your impressions stack up!</li> <li><strong>Link Flavor Data to Notes</strong>: Recording flavor intensity can help you write more detailed tasting notes or recall certain nuances later.</li> </ul>