Chemists develop method to take ‘chemical fingerprint’ from gin samples

Researchers have used nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to exam gin samples in a trial which which could help producers futureproof their gins (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Chemists have trialled a new technique that takes a “chemical fingerprint” of gin in seconds, which could help producers futureproof their gins and conduct quality control.

A team of researchers from Heriot-Watt University worked alongside the University of Edinburgh on the project, and say their findings could help alcohol regulators detect fraudulent products.