Discover Your Perfect Pour
SipScan is the world’s first AI-powered discovery app for wine, spirits, and beer-helping users find the right drink based on their tastes.
How it works
About SipScan
AI-Powered Alcohol Discovery. Smarter Choices, Every Time.
SipScan is a Dubai-based tech startup on a mission to revolutionize how people discover and enjoy alcohol. Whether you’re selecting a bottle of wine, whiskey, beer, or gin — SipScan empowers you with intelligent, personalized guidance right from your phone.
Born out of real-world experience in the retail alcohol space, SipScan was created to eliminate confusion and guesswork from buying the right bottle.
What We Do
SipScan uses advanced AI and image recognition to help users:
- Scan any bottle using their camera
- Get instant ratings (out of 100) and reviews
- See tasting notes, food pairings, and expert insights
- Receive personalized recommendations based on their taste
- Save favorites and build a digital cellar
The app covers all major alcohol categories — wine, spirits, and beer — in one unified platform.
Our Mission
“To make alcohol discovery simple, smart, and accessible — for everyone.”
We believe no one should feel overwhelmed when choosing a bottle. Whether you’re new to alcohol or a seasoned connoisseur, SipScan gives you the power to make confident choices anytime, anywhere.s
Our Vision
To become the world’s most trusted alcohol discovery platform, powered by AI, built for people — not just professionals
Explore Categories
AI-Powered Alcohol Discovery. Smarter Choices, Every Time.
Wines
Red
White
Rose
Sparkling
Desert
Filter by Grape, Country
Spirits
Whisky
Vodka
Rum
Tequila
Cognac
Filter by Type, Region, ABV, Age
Beers
Lager
Ale
IPA
Stout
Wheat
Filter by Country, IBU, ABV
Why We’re Different
Built by a Sommelier. Powered by AI. Made for Everyone.
AI That Understands Your Taste
SipScan learns from your preferences — not just crowd reviews. Our AI recommends the perfect bottle of wine, spirit, or beer based on your unique profile, taste history, and even budget.
24/7 Digital Sommelier Access
SipScan gives you instant expert guidance, tasting notes, food pairings, and similar bottles anytime, anywhere. No more guessing. No more regret.
Designed for Everyone
Whether you’re a first-time wine drinker or a seasoned connoisseur, SipScan offers a smooth, jargon-free experience. No snobbery. Just smart, helpful suggestions that make every choice feel easy.
Backed by Real Expertise
SipScan is founded by Akshay Krishna Shinde, a WSET-certified sommelier with 3+ years of retail experience and over 5,000 SKUs managed. Every feature comes from real-world insight, not theory.
About Akshay Krishna Shinde Founder & CEO, SipScan
Akshay Krishna Shinde’s journey began in 2019, not in a boardroom — but in a 5- star hotel in India, where he worked as a waiter. It was there he encountered the world of fine wine and spirits, and something clicked: a genuine passion was born.
Determined to turn curiosity into expertise, he moved to the UAE in 2021, earned his WSET certification, and began working as a sommelier in one of the region’s top alcohol retail chains.
Over the last 3+ years, Akshay has
- Personally assisted thousands of customers
- Curated and managed 5,000+ SKUs
- Witnessed the same challenge repeat daily — people love alcohol, but struggle to choose the right bottle confidently
The Spark That Became SipScan
Most people aren’t experts — but the alcohol shelves expect them to be.
Akshay realized there was no smart, trusted, and unbiased guide available to help people discover
the right bottle. And in a world increasingly powered by AI, he asked:
What if everyone had their own digital sommelier — in their pocket, 24/7?
That question became the foundation of SipScan.
A Mission That Goes Beyond the Glass
SipScan is more than an app. It’s a mission to
- Eliminate bad alcohol buying decisions
- Save people from wasting money on bottles they’ll regret
- Empower all types of drinkers — beginners to connoisseurs
- Make learning about wine, beer, and spirits simple, enjoyable, and AI-personalized
And above all…
“To serve people worldwide, 24/7, ensuring no one ever chooses the wrong bottle again.”
Akshay’s vision is clear: democratize alcohol discovery with AI, and make SipScan the global standard in how the world chooses what to drink.
Why We Are Different (AI Vision)
AI technology intelligently matches beverages to user preferences.
Covers all types of alcohol (not just wine)
Powered by AI + user data
Designed for real people, not only experts
Built by a sommelier who has served 5,000+ bottles
