3 papers
physics.optics2026
Through-bottle spectroscopy as a tool for quality control and anti-counterfeiting of Brandy and Cognac
George O. Dwapanyin, Edward I. Appleton, Stella Corsetti +4
Counterfeiting of premium spirits poses significant economic and health risks, that could be tackled by robust, accurate, portable and non-destructive through-bottle measurements.…
physics.optics2025
Non-invasive optical quantification of methanol in bottled spirits
Ané Kritzinger, George O. Dwapanyin, Ralf Mouthaan +2
Food and beverage contamination poses a persistent global threat. A prime example is the presence of methanol in counterfeit or illicit spirits, causing severe and often fatal pois…
cs.LG2023
Learning algorithms for identification of whisky using portable Raman spectroscopy
Kwang Jun Lee, Alexander C. Trowbridge, Graham D. Bruce +4
Reliable identification of high-value products such as whisky is an increasingly important area, as issues such as brand substitution (i.e. fraudulent products) and quality control…