A 1960s Irish rock band, originally called The Taste.

The band was formed in Cork, Ireland in August 1966 as a trio consisting of Rory Gallagher on guitars and vocals, Eric Kitteringham on bass and Norman Damery on drums. In their early years Taste toured in Hamburg and Ireland before becoming regulars at the Maritime Hotel, an R&B club in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

In 1968, Taste began performing in the UK with a new lineup with Richard McCracken on bass and John Wilson on drums. The new Taste moved permanently to London where they signed with Polydor. While with Polydor, Taste began touring the United States and Canada with the British supergroup Blind Faith.

In 1969, Taste released their first two studio albums, the self-titled Taste first and On The Boards, the latter showing the band's jazz influences with Gallagher playing saxophone on numerous tracks. In November, the band, along with Yes, opened for Cream at the latter's farewell concerts.

Perhaps their most notable performance came in 1970 as part of the Isle of Wight Festival, joining such notable musicians as Jimi Hendrix and the Who. They were well-received by those in attendance, ultimately being called back for five encores. Later the same year Taste once more toured Europe before performing their last show on New Year's Eve in Belfast. In 1970, Taste split leaving frontman Gallagher to pursue his solo career.