The term 'distinctive TASTE' can be described by the crossword solutions sapore (5 letters), EPICURE (7 letters), FLAVOUR (7 letters), FLAVOR (6 letters), and GOURMET (7 letters). Sapore is an Italian word meaning 'TASTE', while EPICURE is a person who takes pleasure in food and drink. FLAVOUR and FLAVOR are both words used to describe the TASTE of something, with FLAVOUR being more commonly used in British English and FLAVOR in American English. Finally, GOURMET is a person who enjoys and appreciates fine food and drink. All of these words can be used to describe a distinctive TASTE.