Relative TIC bins are not concentration, odor activity, sensory quality or consumer preference. Glenfiddich is Scotch, not bourbon.
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For one commercial gin, one rum and one Scotch whisky, the authors report 188 identified compounds plus 27 unknowns and different relative chromatographic patterns. These results illustrate the tested products; they do not validate general spirit-category classification or sensory causation.
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Commercial samples, Table 4 and conclusions
2026-09-27: main pp.10–16 and supplement checked. Authors report 188 identified +27 unknowns; 214 table rows include a combined two-compound rum row. Narrative category counts appear transposed; some unique counts inconsistent. Three products are not general category validation.
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Evidence
For one commercial gin, one rum and one Scotch whisky, the authors report 188 identified compounds plus 27 unknowns and different relative chromatographic patterns. These results illustrate the tested products; they do not validate general spirit-category classification or sensory causation.
Locator and context
Locator: Page 16–16
Source section: Conclusions
Context: Evidence captured during full-source processing of the supplied PDF.
Interpretation and caution
Compound detection and category separation do not identify which compounds drive perceived quality.
Verification
Rechecked September 27 against pp. 10–16, all Table 4 rows and supplement. Totals are authors' reported counts: 214 table rows include one two-compound rum row. Narrative rum/whiskey counts appear transposed, and some unique-compound counts remain inconsistent. Not a quotation or independent classifier validation.