An artificial tongue has been developed by researchers at the University of Glasgow and could be a used to tackle counterfeit alcohol. Two different types of metal taste buds on the tongue can detect differences between the same brand of whisky which have been aged in different barrels, with an accuracy level above 99%. Clark and his colleagues used the tongue to sample a selection of whiskies from Glenfiddich, Glen Marnoch and Laphroaig. It can also detect differences between whiskies aged 12,15 and 18 years. The device is made from stainless steel and uses a magnetic sensor that detects changes in temperature as well as alcohol content.
An artificial tongue has been developed by researchers at the University of Glasgow and could be a used to tackle counterfeit alcohol. Two different types of metal taste buds on the tongue can detect differences between the same brand of whisky which have been aged in different barrels, with an accuracy level above 99%. It can also detect differences between whiskies aged 12,15 and 18 years. The device is made from stainless steel and uses a magnetic sensor that detects changes in temperature as well as alcohol content.