Journal of
Brewing and Distilling

  • Abbreviation: J. Brew. Distilling
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2197
  • DOI: 10.5897/JBD
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 33

Full Length Research Paper

GC/MS analysis of traditional barrel aged whisky and whisky treated with accelerated aging techniques

Joe T. Elkins
  • Joe T. Elkins
  • Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, United States.
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Heather A. Heinz
  • Heather A. Heinz
  • Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, United States.
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  •  Received: 09 August 2022
  •  Accepted: 18 April 2023
  •  Published: 31 May 2023

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