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Artificial 'tongue' can distinguish between whiskies

Phys.org - Tue 6 Aug 19

Scientists revealed Monday they have come up with an artificial "tongue" which can distinguish subtle differences between whiskies.

Artificial tongue could taste whisky to make sure it isn't counterfeit

Newscientist - Mon 5 Aug 19

An artificial tongue can taste subtle differences between drams of whisky and could one day help tackle the counterfeit alcohol trade

Robot whisky tongue lashes back at hooch hustlers - CNET

CNET Cutting Edge - Thu 8 Aug 19

In what may be the best-ever use of research grants, a team of scientists creates a cyborg sipper to counter counterfeiters.

Robot whiskey tongue lashes back at hooch hustlers - CNET, CNET Cutting Edge - Thu 8 Aug 19

Is that rare whisky bottle the real deal? This artificial tongue can make the call

Ars Technica - Wed 7 Aug 19

Counterfeits of rare single-malt whisky are a growing problem for the industry.

Artificial ‘Tongue’ Can Taste Subtle Differences in Whiskey

Geek.com - Wed 7 Aug 19

Scottish engineers, led by Alasdair Clark, built an artificial tongue using gold and aluminium (via University of Glasgow) An artificial “tongue” ...

Scottish scientists create artificial 'tongue' that can taste differences between drams of whisky

Daily Mail - Tue 6 Aug 19

Engineers and chemists from the universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde built a tiny taster which exploits the properties of gold and aluminium to test differences between the spirits.

Scottish researchers develop artificial tongue to detect fake whisky

The Engineer - Tue 6 Aug 19

An artificial tongue able to detect subtle differences between different drams of whisky could help cut down on the trade in counterfeit alcohol according to a group at the University of Glasgow. ...