The Analysis of Potable Spirits: First Report of the Research Committee on the Analysis of Potable Spirits: Estimation of Higher Alcohols
Abstract
This followed preliminary consultation with representatives ol the spirit tr.ade from wliich it was apparent that there was a need for the development and publication of acceptable analytical methods for determining the congeners (substances formed with the alcohol during fermentation and during maturation) in potable spirits. lt was felt that this could be achieved by a collaborative scientific exercise between governmental and trade interests. The ierms of reference of the Research Committee were as fbllows: L To develop a standard analytical method for the determination of ethanol in potable spirits. To develop methods for determining the higher alcohols and other important congeners iir potable spirits, and lor determining added compounds, 3.
