The transferable lesson is methodological: hidden component history can matter, and better measurement can reduce uncertainty, but claims should remain bounded to what was actually validated.
The method was a laboratory proof of concept rather than an operational production system.
Livermore describes laboratory infrared analysis of the inside barrel surface to quantify wood extract potential and predict how the cask may affect spirit during aging.
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