Whiskey ‘webs’ can tell you if your bourbon is genuine
Inspired by coffee rings, scientists have investigated the chemical properties of microscopic webs of American whiskey.
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Inspired by coffee rings, scientists have investigated the chemical properties of microscopic webs of American whiskey.
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