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adj. - Of or relating to the faculty of taste

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  • Violet pleasures exist in food and drink, though true gustative and olfactive creations are rare.
  • When we close our eyes in gustative pleasure, the sense of hearing, smell, taste and touch are heightened.
  • Terroir extends beyond the gustative and into the olfactive, an important fact to remember when navigating among sensory menageries.
  • Big Island Bees Ohi'a Lehua Honey opens up with hints of pineapple, Anjou pear skin and a touch of toasted marshmallow; gustative qualities that are well-suited to its...
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