Sentia Spirits Gaba Black, Botanical Alcohol Free Drinks, Vegan, Gluten Free and GM Free, 50cl - Sentia Drink Perfect for Mocktails

The item is as described. The flavour just not to my taste.

I'm part of a whisky tasting group but doing dry Jan, this hits the spot for something that leaves a long lingering warming after effect like a nice dram. It's very pepper forward (like the Kettle chip flavour) crossed with bitters. It's not a nice taste neat per se, but way better than a lot of the junk alternatives that require you to mix them and still leave you feeling like something is missing.

I’m really not sure about this product. Heard about it online and the reviews were very mixed. Thought I would try with an open mind. It claims to relax and give a feeling of euphoria without the alcohol. Personally it did nothing for me. It may have some health benefits but at this price there are definitely alternatives that are way cheaper. The taste is pretty grotesque too. You could add mixers to it I guess… Not for me!

If you like pepper it’s fine. I found it too harsh on my throat and oesophagus and starts me coughing.it’s got a short shelf life when open so use it up quickly. I just added to drinks I already enjoy including warm milk, chocolate or soda whenever. I can’t say I enjoyed it much nor did it have much effect on me- other than the coughing. I won’t be re- purchasing.

I absolutely love sentia. Sentia Red with tonic and sentia black with ginger ale / Coca Cola / Dr Pepper. Get a great feeling when enjoying these drinks. Not bad for their first prototype mood altering non-alcoholic drink. I’ve seen some negative reviews elsewhere and I was so surprised. They say it’s more effective when you don’t drink alcohol, and perhaps that’s why, I gave up drinking 10-11 months ago. It’s not alcohol, and as such, you will not feel effects as you would with alcohol. It’s more subtle. Every social event I walk away from and notice how I felt happy, sociable (less socially anxious) and relaxed.. it adapts to the environment I am in. If you bring no preconceptions, and really listen to your mood, I have zero doubts you will love these drinks too. I have also seen some criticism around the ginger in sentia black being too intense which is understandable. Sometimes I don’t fancy the intensity of it - I’d recommend trying it with Coke vanilla or Dr Pepper.

I bought this and the red version. The black version give me crippling insomnia everytime I drank some. Rather than "calming you down" it had the exact opposite effect.

Nice peppery taste, good neat or with ginger beer. Quite relaxing.

Very strong taste of pepper and I can’t say it was pleasant. Not sure if it had any effect or not so many the answer is not, but I’ll try it again. (Despite it not being the most palatable taste!).

I’m not sure why this doesn’t have amazing reviews. The taste is definitely earthy and not super pleasant, but the black version gives me energy and this sense of well being that I can’t get from caffeine. I have a subscription because I love it so much.

I decided to take a break from drinking for a few months and came across this product, advertised as a "non-alcoholic substitute for your favorite drink", and after reading the description I was rather excited to give it a try. Needless to say I was mildly disappointed when after almost a month of wait I finally got the product and it didn't look anything like the picture. "Muddy water" would be my best description for the color of drink, and bottle doesn't look nearly as glamorous as it does in their pictures. But all of that could be looked over if the flavors are there, right? Well unfortunately they really not. I thought it would taste something like a whiskey or a spiced rum, but without the alcohol... But it tastes kind of like a very strong herbal tea with cinnamon and ginger... It's not disgusting, but I wouldn't call it pleasant either. I also didn't feel any buzz nor got that relaxed feeling I usually get with alcohol. Maybe it's my own fault for having unrealistic expectations, but I don't imagine anyone will actually enjoy this product as a legitimate substitute... The only good thing about it is that you probably will end up having only one drink and you will be sipping on it for a while 🤣

I've been experimenting with mocktails lately and want to keep sugar low, so this seemed like a good option. Definitely NOT to be taken straight. I mix with plain soda water and I only need half of a shot to get enough flavor. The Black is heavy and a bit sharp. Top note of ginger, then very earthy and smoky. If they could make it a tad sweeter without adding sugar, that would be awesome. Cannot speak to the soothing effects chemically, but as a ritual evening drink, it's good! I will also try it in hot water sometime, and maybe mix with a little lime or other juice. I'm motivated enough to try the red next.

I’m giving this five stars not because it gets you drunk or buzzed but because it does exactly what it’s supposed to do. It’s an alcohol alternative. Kinda like sweet-n-low is a sugar alternative, whereby it kinda does the same thing, but not exactly and if you wanted sugar it can leave you wanting. So if you’re exactly looking to get drunk/buzzed, then drink…or get yourself some THC. But if you need something that’s not alcohol or drugs so that you can function like a well-balanced adult, this might do the trick. I was pouring wine in order to “turn off the switch” after a stressful day at work, but this turned into a daily routine. I needed “an alternative” so I gave Sentia a try. It doesn’t make you more social, it doesn’t make you chatty and it doesn’t make the person you’re with any more attractive. What it does do is mellow you out. And that’s exactly what I need. I put 10ml in a tall glass and fill the rest with sparkly water. I drink 2-3 of those between dinner and bedtime. And then I sleep like a teenager on a school day. So I’m a big fan of this stuff and have made it my nightly routine. BUT when I want to enjoy wine with friends or whisky with my buddies I do that specifically. There’s no alternative to that. Oh and then the taste, the red taste like currants, the orange tastes like Tang with no sugar and then the black, get this, it tastes like Coca Cola, without sugar. It’s the most bizarre thing. But I’ve come to really enjoy it. So at $40, it’s an investment. But if you’re looking for an alternative, well all I can say is, it worked great for me.

If you are looking for a taste to replace bourbon this just isn’t it. This is smokey and full of spice but to my taste the flavor is complex but not comforting. I know that taste is personal, but personally I will never purchase this product again.