The Science of Flavor

Bartender Journey Number 273

This time on the show we talk about the science of flavor with Derek Elefson.
Derek shared some great resources with us:

Flavor Wheels:
 
Bourbon
https://modernthirst.com/2014/08/06/the-bourbon-tasting-wheel/#prettyPhoto/0/
 
Malt Whiskies
http://malt-review.com/2015/09/10/whisky-flavour-wheels-and-colour-charts/
 
Gin
http://www.ginfoundry.com/gin-news/gin-tasting-wheel/
 
Wine
https://shop.winefolly.com/products/wine-flavors-chart

AROMA-FLAVOR TOOLS FOR SENSORY TRAINING:
http://www.aromaster.com/
https://www.cicerone.org/us-en/products/beer-flavor-map
https://www.aroma-academy.co.uk/pages/wset
https://www.flavoractiv.com/beverage/spirits/
 
FRUIT CHEMICALS
Kennedy Fruit Chemicals!  An easy way to quickly educate people about chemicals in fruit.  I highly encourage you to post this image with the link.

https://jameskennedymonash.wordpress.com/2014/07/19/ingredients-of-all-natural-cherries/

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