How to say "Taste" in Japanese

When translating "taste" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 味わう and 嗜好. In Japanese, 味わう (あじわう (ajiwau)) is typically associated with "to taste; to savor; to experience" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Primarily means to taste food, but can also mean to experience or appreciate something. On the other hand, 嗜好 (しこう (shikō)) maps to "taste; liking; preference (especially for food, drink, or hobbies)" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Refers to one's preferences or tastes, often in a more general or psychological sense than 「好み. A literal translation of "taste" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!