Sampled (6)
'sampled' is the definition.
('try' can be a synonym of 'sample')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for tried that I've seen before include "checked out" , "Endeavoured" , "Essayed" , "Tested" , "Made an effort" .)
'sampled' is the definition.
('taste' can be a synonym of 'sample')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for tasted that I've seen before include "Tested the flavour" , "Tried for flavour" , "Sampled (food)" , "Savoured" , "Sampled (a food/drink)" .)