Attributed 2019 practitioner testimony, not an independently observed or validated panel protocol. The reported 120-glass workload and annual sampling figures are not recommendations for Academy learners.
Proposed Academy use: a small coded-sample classification exercise that distinguishes observation, target fit and inventory decision; record sample, dilution, reference and rationale. Pair with the sensory-methods literature for replication and calibration.
In Robinson's interview, Fukuyo describes recruiting blenders through production experience and a tasting panel, training olfactory discrimination, and scoring samples for present use, later use, longer maturation or a particular project. He describes nosing at 20–25% ABV and looking for off-note outliers.
Replacement PDF 563; displayed ebook 424
Replacement PDF 563; displayed ebook 424
Class Eight — Shinji Fukuyo, Chief Blender, Suntory
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Evidence
In Robinson's interview, Fukuyo describes recruiting blenders through production experience and a tasting panel, training olfactory discrimination, and scoring samples for present use, later use, longer maturation or a particular project. He describes nosing at 20–25% ABV and looking for off-note outliers.
Locator
2019 edition, complete 730-sheet replacement PDF 563–563; displayed ebook 424.
Limits
Attributed 2019 practitioner testimony, not an independently observed or validated panel protocol. The reported 120-glass workload and annual sampling figures are not recommendations for Academy learners.
Proposed Academy application
Proposed Academy use: a small coded-sample classification exercise that distinguishes observation, target fit and inventory decision; record sample, dilution, reference and rationale. Pair with the sensory-methods literature for replication and calibration.
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