Scientists have invented a simple way to tell real Scotch whisky from fake.
They blind-tested 17 samples of blended whisky, correctly identifying eight authentic and nine fake samples using an infrared spectrometer.
The hand-held device identifies the whisky by measuring whether the alcohol content matches the label and whether ingredients such as caramel colouring are present in the quantities expected.
We have developed a system that could be adapted for use on-site.
The whisky industry loses millions of pounds a year to black market traders, particularly in the Far East.
The fact expert humans cannot taste the difference between authentic and fakes ones suggests that the whole whisky industry is fundamentally a charade built on name and price rather than taste???..
If the fake gets you high, what the fa** matters between authentic and fakes!!!!!!!!!!!!!
