Researchers in Germany have developed algorithms to differentiate between Scotch and American whiskey. The machines can also discern the aromas in a glass of whiskey better than human testers.
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JUANA SUMMERS, HOST:
For this next story, we are talking about whiskey, so we’ve got a bottle here in the studio.
(SOUNDBITE OF CORK POPPING)
AILSA CHANG, HOST:
What? No fair. What about me?
SUMMERS: Sorry.
(SOUNDBITE OF WHISKEY POURING)
SUMMERS: I’m going to give it a whiff.
CHANG: OK. And what notes are you picking up, Juana?
SUMMERS: I am no expert, but there’s a little bit of spice, a little sweetness.
CHANG: Well, Juana,