Scientists develop simpler test for counterfeit whisky

[Quaich1]

I thought you would find this an interesting slant on things:

"Researchers in Brazil have shown that an analytical technique known as Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FT-ICR MS) can be a powerful tool for differentiating genuine whiskey from counterfeits:.

Whole article here:

http://www.securingindustry.com/food-and-beverage/scientists-develop-simpler-test-for-counterfeit-whiskey/s104/a1551/
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[Big Mac]

Unfortunately Scotch whisky counterfeiting is on the increase in many countries of the world although not so common in North America, Canada or the UK as far as i know. I believe it mainly affects blended whisky.