sensation, sense datum, sense experience, sense impression - an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation; "a sensation of touch"

sapidity, savor, savour, tang, flavor, smack, flavour, relish - the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

sugariness, sweetness, sweet - the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

sourness, tartness, sour - the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth

bitter, bitterness - the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth

salinity, saltiness, salt - the taste experience when salt is taken into the mouth

astringence, astringency - a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker

finish - (wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed); "the wine has a nutty flavor and a pleasant finish"