Mathematics & Computer Science
A Mathematical Study of the Chemical Fingerprints of Bourbon and other Liquors
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Start Date
13-4-2018 10:45 AM
End Date
13-4-2018 11:45 AM
Sponsor
Jyoti Saraswat (Thomas More College)
Description
The purpose of this study is to analyze the chemical composition of Bourbon. Using a handful of Bourbon samples, the chemical fingerprint of Bourbon and other fine spirits will be determined by gas chromatography. The collected data will be analyzed statistically by method of Principle Component Analysis (PCA). From these fingerprints, we can find commonalities between samples that will set one apart from the other. This is especially important in the case of counterfeit and fraud, along with comparing Bourbon to other types of alcohol such as wine or whiskey, which we will also be doing throughout this study.
A Mathematical Study of the Chemical Fingerprints of Bourbon and other Liquors
Indianapolis, IN
The purpose of this study is to analyze the chemical composition of Bourbon. Using a handful of Bourbon samples, the chemical fingerprint of Bourbon and other fine spirits will be determined by gas chromatography. The collected data will be analyzed statistically by method of Principle Component Analysis (PCA). From these fingerprints, we can find commonalities between samples that will set one apart from the other. This is especially important in the case of counterfeit and fraud, along with comparing Bourbon to other types of alcohol such as wine or whiskey, which we will also be doing throughout this study.