Potion.bar: Whiskey Scanner

Potion.bar: Whiskey Scanner

Scan Bottles. Prices & Reviews

380 ratings
17 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 15, 2020
  • August 22, 2026

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Scan whiskey bottles to instantly access tasting notes, community reviews, and price comparisons. Discover new spirits, find local availability, and make informed purchasing decisions with curated recommendations.

Scan and identify whiskey bottles
Explore tasting notes and flavor profiles
Read community reviews and ratings
Compare prices from online and local retailers
Find bottles at nearby shops and bars
Get curated whiskey recommendations
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What's New in Potion.bar

2.1.3

August 22, 2026

Premium is here. Subscribe to unlock deal alerts, every store price behind a listing, full price history, and Fair Price detail. Also in this release: the subscription screen now tells you what is happening when pricing cannot be loaded, instead of showing a placeholder.

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User reviews

App no longer works

App was working fine before I upgraded to IOS 17. Now app doesn’t work. Keeps going in circles. Hope they fix it soon

Response from developer

Thank you, we fixed iOS 17 problems on our newest version!

Useless App in Current Form

Lots of potential with this app but right now its useless and will probably uninstall.

1) unstable and constantly hangs or just crashes. Hard to even back out of whatever place you navigate to.

2) the “hunting locations” have reports over a year old which in the rare whiskey hunting game, is completely useless. The fact that some rando spotted a Yamazaki in June 2021 at some random liquor store is literally not useful. This can only work if it the app generates a massive amount of frequent volume which means you need thousands of users (maybe millions) who will constantly be engaging with app. But this also presents another issue: what incentive do i have to contribute to rare whiskey sightings? Tons of work with zero upside for me.
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Response from developer

1) Sad. We're investigating on this issue. 2) Yamazaki 18 super rare, so.

Fantastic Idea

Ainbr Team - This application is a great idea and I’m excited to see it evolve over time. I’m interested in being involved in providing consistent feedback or testing as new versions come out. Is there a way to provide feedback on a more consistent basis than a review in the App Store? Please let me know, id love to help!
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Response from developer

Hello DoctorDuggan, You can all ways feel free to use feedback button which is 4th tab on our app. Otherwise, you can just mail us - hello@ainbr.com - Thanks for the review!

App freezes

App constantly freezes and I have to close it out after a few clicks into one bottle I’m looking at.

Response from developer

Hi MKraly, we found the issue and it will be resolved soon on our next update. Thanks for the feedback.

Horrible

This has nothing listed in Alabama I can’t find any of the bourbons I drink on here

Response from developer

We totally understand about no allocated products in Alabama. We can't do much about it since stores in Alabama don't publish their in-stock data on their websites (most don't have website). If you prefer, you can use the "Go to shop" feature to see which stores ship to Alabama.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

App freezes and requires closing

Bug

App goes in circles after iOS 17 upgrade

Bug

App hangs or crashes, difficult to navigate back

Bug

Hunting locations show reports over a year old

Bug

Nothing listed for Alabama

Bug

Search only populates results for Austin and Dallas, Texas

Bug

Hunting spots just spin with no results

Bug

Searches yield no results

Bug

App crashes every time a bottle is selected

Bug

Search function for bottles never worked

Bug

Requested Features

9 requests

Fix app after iOS 17 upgrade

Feature

Improve stability and prevent crashes

Feature

Update hunting location data with recent reports

Feature

Provide incentives for user contributions

Feature

Expand coverage to include more states/areas (e.g., Houston, Alabama)

Feature

Work with distributors for delivery information

Feature

Market the app to stores to encourage stock tracking

Feature

Improve search functionality for common items

Feature

Allow searching by local area

Feature

FAQ

What does the Potion.bar app do?

This app allows you to scan whiskey bottles using your camera to quickly identify them. Once identified, you can explore detailed tasting notes, read community reviews and ratings, and compare prices from various online and local retailers. It also helps you discover bottles available in shops, bars, and distilleries near you.

What are the key features of Potion.bar?

Key features include scanning and identifying bottles from their labels, accessing detailed tasting notes and distillery information, reading community reviews and ratings, comparing prices to find deals, locating bottles at nearby establishments, and receiving curated recommendations for both beginners and experienced drinkers.

Is Potion.bar free to use?

The app is free to download and use, supported by advertisements. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees mentioned for accessing its core functionalities.

What kind of whiskey information can I find?

You can find comprehensive information including flavor profiles, style descriptions, distillery background, community ratings, and user reviews. The app also provides price comparisons and helps locate bottles at local retailers, shops, bars, and distilleries.

How does the app help me choose my next whiskey?

The app helps you choose your next whiskey by providing instant identification of scanned bottles, detailed tasting notes to understand the flavor, community reviews to gauge popularity and quality, and price comparisons to ensure you're getting a good deal. It also offers curated recommendations based on your preferences or experience level.