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

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

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)

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024 - 15:29

Ryan McDougall, PA Scotland

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.