degustation vs tasting

degustation and tasting both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
degustation	Yes	No	No	No
tasting	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, degustation and tasting are synonyms defined as:

degustation and tasting: taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality

Other synonyms of degustation include relishing, savoring, savouring.

degustation (noun)	tasting (noun)
taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality	a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds
	taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality
	a small amount (especially of food or wine)