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Rum is a spirit with an incredible array of roasted and toasted Aromas because of the intense roasting and heating stages at the onset of the manufacturing process. The task of creating the inimitable aroma of roasting coffee beans as an Aroma Standard in our Rum Aroma Training Kit is one of the most demanding imaginable for an Aroma Scientist. In truth, the full rich magnificence of this arousing Aroma note cannot be replicated fully in a liquid, but after much research and development, we have got very close to it with our Coffee Aroma Standard. The reasons for the...

Every whisk(e)y lover will know about the different types of grains from which the raw spirit is produced by malting, fermentation and distillation. Scotch Whisky is most closely associated with Barley, American Rye Whiskies with Rye and Bourbon is associated with a predominance of Corn. In fact a minimum of 51% Corn needs to be included for the drink to be deemed Bourbon with Rye or Wheat - usually one or the other - being the two choices most often selected for the remaining grain in the mash bill (with Malted Barley making up the remainder.) The use of Rye...

Fantastic Sensory Training Session with the team from High West Distillery, Utah. Really enjoyable collaborating with the team and appreciate the highly rated feedback!

Enjoyable weekend exhibiting at Spirit of Speyside. Was great to hold a Master Class based around the Whisky Aroma Game – a fun, yet educational introduction to the Sensory World of Whisky!

It was great introducing the whole Sensory World to the team at Allen Associates. It is encouraging to see the interest in this area from a company for whom this topic is of key importance for their customer base!