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I bought 3 bottles - my lady couldn’t stand any of them - I’m buying them to cut down on my alcohol - and 3 days in I have to say I don’t mind them at all. It’s a new product and evolving and I thi... See more
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I'm a fan , I went teetotal for health reasons for a while and the range provided an 'adult' alternative to an alcoholic drink, I've worked my way through all the flavours and experimented with mixers... See more
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About SENTIA SPIRITS
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Designed by world-leading neuroscientists, SENTIA Spirits are a line of functional drinks designed to give you some of the desirable effects of alcohol without compromise. SENTIA Spirits are powered by the GABA blend–a carefully researched combination of functional plant-based ingredients. Together, the ingredients in the GABA blend work to enhance your brain’s natural relaxation system, opening the door to greater sociability and human connection.
GABA RED: Find your Vibe
GABA BLACK: Find your Zone
GABA Gold: Find your Smiles
OUR STORY:
GABA Red, Black, and Gold are Vegan, Gluten-free, Fair Trade, GM-free, 65% Organic, Zero Allergens, no added sugar, low carb and low calorie.
GABA RED: Find your Vibe
Taste: Heady floral aromatics, rich herbal complexity and bittersweet spiced berries.
Moment: GABA Red is perfect for after-work drinks and to wind-down for the weekend, or as a nightcap.
Mood: Designed to help you relax, connect, and socialise.
Serve: Enjoy 25ml with your mixer of choice or in a delicious cocktail.
Calories: 9 cal per 25ml serving.
GABA BLACK: Find your Zone
Taste: Spiced pepper warmth, intense earthy body and smoky bitter finish.
Moment: GABA Black is perfect for boosting your productivity, supercharging your workout, or jumpstarting evening plans.
Mood: Designed to fuel energy and hone focus without the caffeine crash.
Serve: Enjoy 25ml with ginger beer or in a sophisticated cocktail.
Calories: 6 Cal per 25ml serving.
GABA Gold: Find your Smiles
Taste: An uplifting citrus sensation, bursting with spicy notes and zesty complexity to leave you wanting more.
Moment: GABA Gold is perfect for sharing, bringing warmth and wellness to any celebration or social moment.
Mood: Designed for calm, lifted mood, and mental balance
Serve: Enjoy 25ml with with tonic, orange soda, or in a delicious cocktail.
Calories:9 cal per 25ml serving.
OUR STORY:
SENTIA Spirits founder Professor David Nutt has been a pioneering force in psychopharmacology for over thirty years. He has published more then 500 original research papers and 34 books on a wealth of topics in psychiatry, from his early work in sleep studies to his more famous interventions in drug policy and the study of addiction.
As an expert on the ways alcohol interacts with the body and brain, Professor Nutt realised that he could isolate the mechanism we associate with the desirable effects of alcohol—relaxation, increased sociability & improved mood—from the negative effects, by developing an alternative that exclusively targeted the brain’s GABA system. Professor Nutt founded SENTIA Spirits in 2020 to bring functional alcohol alternatives to adult social drinkers.
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Very Nice Drinks!
I am replacing most alcoholic drinks with these safer alternatives now, thank you!
September 26, 2025
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Hi there Bernhard,
Thank you so much for your reviews!
We are happy to hear that our products are an enjoyable safe alternative to the usual alcoholic drinks.
Cheers!
The SENTIA Team
Sentia Gold is really delicious - love it.
Bought Sentia Gold - delicious! What a lovely drink. I've only had 50ml at a time so far and can't report a 'buzz' or feeling any more relaxed than usual, but it is still nice to have a non-alcoholic drink to mix with soda/ginger ale, get that ceremonial feeling on a weekend. No complaints, it's delicious! Will be trying 100ml next to see if that works for the relaxed feeling that you describe.
September 29, 2025
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Hi there Kaylea,
Thank you for your review.
We are glad to hear that you enjoy our GABA Gold drink so much and that it makes for a lovely weekend drink.
Please note we don't recommend having any more than 100ml of SENTIA in any 24 hour period.
Best wishes,
The SENTIA Team
This drink is quite something
This drink is quite something! The GABA effect is just like that first glass of wine!
September 26, 2025
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Hi there Ms Julie,
Thank you so much for your review!
We are so happy to hear that our product gives you the relaxation and sensation of the first glass of wine. This will be due to the fact that our botanical blend stimulate the natural GABA receptors in the brain to produce this effect without the discord alcohol cause.
Cheers!
The SENTIA Team
Replaced alcohol with Sentia
I’ve just finished my 4th bottle and I have repurchased again. I love the effect- I feel pleasantly relaxed but not drowsy. For me it’s a perfect alternative to alcoholic drink without a hangover. Actually, I haven’t touched alcohol since I bought the first bottle. I wish they stocked it in our local bars!
September 16, 2025
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Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Hi there Ana,
Thank you so much for your review!
We are so happy to hear that you enjoy SENTIA and that it has been a valued replacement for alcohol.
We hope to stock our products in more bars and restaurants in the near future.
Cheers from all of us at SENTIA!
The SENTIA Team
Rather Pleasant
The Cask arrived quickly and well packaged. Enjoyed the spicy, woody flavour that emulates a whiskey type spirit without the hangover.
August 29, 2025
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Hi there,
Thank you so much for your review!
We are so happy that you enjoy our new product, CASK and that it gives you that whiskey feel.
Enjoy!
The SENTIA Team
habit changing with a positive difference
that 'aah' feeling you get when pouring that first glass of wine. pouring a Sentia Red or Gold gives me that exact same feeling without the hangover and guilt. love them!
September 9, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Hi there Grace,
Thank you for your review of your "aah" feeling with SENTIA! We are so pleased to hear that you love our products!
SENTIA is indeed a great alcohol alternative without the guilt or hangover feeling.
Best wishes,
The SENTIA Team
Cask is amazing
Cask is amazing, did genuinely get the two drink tipsy feeling. It works best with a mixer. Will definitely be getting another bottle
August 27, 2025
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Hi there Louisa,
Thank you for your review!
We are so happy to hear that you enjoy CASK with a mixer and that you are getting the desired effect.
Cheers!
Best wishes,
The SENTIA Team
Mojito recipe
Yesterday we made the mojito recipe with Sentia Gold. It tasted very nice!
Like it alot!
September 6, 2025
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Hi there Rogier,
Thank you for your review.
We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed our mojito recipe with GABA Gold.
Cheers!
The SENTIA Team
It’s great to enjoy a drink that helps…
It’s great to enjoy a drink that helps you relax while still being present.
10 out of 10
August 28, 2025
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Hi there Tim,
Thank you for your review :)
We are pleased to hear that you enjoy our products and that you can relax with them whilst still being fully present.
Best wishes,
The SENTIA Team
Loathed the Cask, alas!
I've been drinking Sentia red, gold and black with great pleasure from their starts, so was very keen to try the new gabyr pale ale and cask drinks.
I like the pale ale very much, though it's a big volume for me to drink in one go.
Sadly, I really dislike the Cask, even the first smell put me off and I found it undrinkable. I did used to enjoy various whiskies and so hoped for a good substitute. No one else can be persuaded to try it and it's an expensive waste. So sad!
September 5, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Dear Voirrey,
Thank you for your review.
We are very sorry to hear that our new CASK did not meet your taste expectations. We are listening to feedback from our customers and continue to work on improving our products.
Thank you for trying CASK!
Best wishes,
The SENTIA Team
I did not receive a product
I never received my order. UPS marked it as delivered to a collection point, but when I arrived, the product was not there and the staff said they couldn’t help. Because of this UPS delivery issue, I paid for something I never actually received. Very disappointing experience.
September 1, 2025
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Hi there Anton,
Thank you for your review.
We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with UPS. A customer service representative has now been in touch with you. Our warehouse is currently in touch with UPS to resolve the issue and get your order delivered to you as soon as possible.
We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused you and thank you for your continued patience.
Best wishes,
The SENTIA Team
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Hi there Geoff,
Thank you for your review of our Customer Service and our products!
We are so pleased to hear that you received good service from our team and that you enjoy our products.
All the best wishes,
The SENTIA Team
Fine specil products.after some time of…
Fine specil products.after some time of adaptation i would hate to miss it.relaxation effect somewhat poor
August 28, 2025
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Hi there Tobias,
Thank you for your review.
We are pleased that you find our products special and that you enjoy them. The degree of effect is very much an individual issue.
We hope you continue to enjoy SENTIA.
Best wishes,
The SENTIA Team
A lovely, if pricey alternative to alcohol
I've had the Sentia Red and also their GABYR Pale Ale, they are both really tasty, and a great alternative to alcohol. My only reservation is the cost, which sadly is an obstacle for future purchases from me.
Cost aside, I can't fault these drinks!
August 28, 2025
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Dear Davian,
Thank you for your review.
We are glad to hear that you enjoy SENTIA GABA Red and GABYR Pale Ale.
We appreciate our products are on the expensive side. Alcohol is cheap to mass produce, making a bottle of SENTIA Spirits is a complex process. Our ingredients contain high quality functional plant botanicals such as Ashwagandha, Tulsi, Sage, Nigerian Ginger root and more sourced from fair-trade suppliers around the world. SENTIA Spirits cost more to put on-shelf, than a premium alcohol spirit does.
Thank you for trying our products.
Best wishes,
The SENTIA Team
Very good Customer Service
I haven’t tried the GABAs yet. But the customer service is very fast, friendly and helpful. I had a delivery problem…
August 26, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Dear Yvonne,
Thank you for your review!
We are so pleased to hear that you had a pleasant customer service experience. We always strive to deliver excellent service.
We hope you enjoy your products!
Best wishes,
The SENTIA Team
The stout was delicious
The stout was delicious! A real richness in flavour. It felt as though I'd enjoyed two pints of an alcoholic stout. One can was enough for me. I'd love to be able to order this in a bar one day.
August 22, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Hi there,
Thank you for your review of our new Gabyr Stout!
We are glad you enjoy the taste and effect. We hope to be more available in pubs and bars in the near future.
Best wishes,
The SENTIA Team
Fabulous drinks
Fabulous drinks! Feels like a treat without the alcohol. Very relaxing and tastes divine (GABA Red).
August 22, 2025
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Hi there Caroline,
Thank you so much for your review of our GABA Red drink.
We are pleased you like the taste and effect.
Cheers!
The SENTIA Team
This works
This works, and is a great alternative to reaching for a glass of wine to relax after work. Taste might be an issue for some, but I like it.
August 20, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Dear Emily,
Thank you for your review!
We are happy to hear that you enjoy our products and that they help you relax after a long day at work.
Best wishes,
The SENTIA Team
Tasty and refreshing
Very tasty and of course mood-enhancing! So much better than alcohol. I had Sentia Gold last night with sparkling water fresh from the fridge and I was drinking it by the pint.
July 30, 2025
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Hi there Wendy,
Thank you for your review.
We are glad to hear you like the taste of our GABA Gold drink and find it relaxing.
Please note that we do not recommend consuming more than 100ml of SENTIA in any 24 hour period.
Best wishes,
The SENTIA Team
Not an alcohol alternative, a completely redefined approach
Alcohol disagrees with me in recent years so I’ve been looking for an alternative but have found alcohol free options a disappointment . I had not expected to find a mood enhancing drink that feels like a special treat. Red in the evening for a chilled a d calm night. Orange is my Aperol Spritz alternative. Leaves me feeling energized and engaged.
I had delivery problems with my second order but once I contacted Sentia by email I got an immediate, no quibble replacement. I love these drinks mixed with a flavoured tonic.
August 10, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from SENTIA SPIRITS
Hi there Kerry,
Thank you for your review!
We are so pleased to hear that you enjoy our GABA drinks and that they serving as a suitable replacement for other alcohol free drinks.
We are also glad that you got the help with your delivery issues.
Here's to many more happy moments with SENTIA!
Best wishes,
The SENTIA Team
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