Whisky replica made from individual components

Abstract

Provided herein are materials and methods for producing whiskey-like alcoholic beverages from individual components.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 890,766, filed August 23, 2019, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 739,675, filed October 1, 2018, each of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

[0002] Technical Field This specification relates to materials and methods for producing whiskey from its individual components. [Background technology]

[0003] background Whiskey (also known as whiskey) is a type of alcoholic beverage that actually encompasses a category of spirits, including, but not limited to, whiskey, bourbon, scotch, and rye. Whiskey / whisky is typically produced by fermenting grain, distilling, and aging in wooden barrels. The common determinant between "whiskey" and "whisky" is the place of production. Ireland and the United States typically produce "whiskey," while Scotland, Canada, Japan, and other countries commonly produce "whisky."

[0004] In addition to country of origin, the type of whiskey is also determined by the grain used in the distillation process. For example, American whiskey is a broad category, but is typically made from corn, rye, barley, or wheat and aged in oak barrels. Bourbon is an American whiskey made from at least 51 percent corn mash and must be aged in new, charred oak barrels. Irish whiskey is distilled in Ireland and aged in wooden barrels for at least three years before bottling. Scotch whiskey is made from barley, distilled in Scotland, and aged in oak barrels for at least three years. Barley can be dried using smoke from burnt peat, providing the distinctive smoky flavor of Scotch. Rye whiskey is an American whiskey similar to bourbon, except that it must be distilled using at least 51 percent rye mash. Canadian whiskey is typically fermented, distilled, and aged in Canada using grains that are fermented, distilled, and aged separately, then blended to produce the final product.

[0005] Hereinafter, the term "whiskey" will refer to both "whiskey" and "whisky" spirits.

[0006] Traditional methods for producing whiskey involve the harvesting of a particular crop, followed by processing, fermentation, and aging steps, which can be time-consuming and expensive. Traditional distillation begins with grain, which undergoes a series of chemical and physical processes, from creating a wort and fermenting the mash to aging the product. In traditional production methods, the type of grain, the water and wood used in producing the whiskey, and the climate where the product is aged are all important. Each component of the traditional, geographically constrained process for making whiskey can have inherent variability and risks, including weather, crop disease, and contamination, which causes such methods and resulting products to be inconsistent from batch to batch and year to year. Summary of the Invention

[0007] overview This disclosure is based, at least in part, on the identification of compounds that impart whiskey flavor and aroma and the development of a method for combining those compounds to obtain a whiskey replica with the flavor, aroma, and other characteristics of traditionally produced whiskey spirits. Because each component is added individually, the method disclosed herein reduces much of the risk and variability associated with traditional whiskey production. The method also provides infinite reproducibility of recipes, which is not possible with traditional manufacturing methods. Furthermore, the method described herein allows for unique flexibility in optimizing the flavor, aroma, and texture of various types of whiskey (e.g., bourbon and scotch), significantly reducing or even eliminating the possibility that the resulting beverage will contain harmful or undesirable components. Furthermore, the method disclosed herein differs from existing methods in that it is rapid, reproducible, and cost-effective.

[0008] In a first aspect, this document features a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage that includes ethanol, water, and one or more additional volatile organic compounds (VOCs), where the one or more additional VOCs are present in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage in a total amount of less than about 100 mg / L. One or more additional VOCs may be: (1R)-(-)-myrtenal, (ethylcyclopentenolone) 3-ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one, 1,4-cineole, 2-acetyl-1-methylpyrrole, 2-isopropyl-4-methylthiazole, 3-methylthiohexyl acetate, 3-phenylpropanal, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran, 4-mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanone, allyl heptanoate, anisyl acetate, anisyl butyrate, b-caryophyllene, benzyl alcohol, benzyl butyrate, benzyl formate, butyl butyryl lactate, butyl formate, butyraldehyde, cis-3-hexenyl butyrate, cis-3-hexenyl valerate, cis-6-nonen-1-ol, citronellol The composition may comprise at least one compound selected from the group consisting of methyl methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, methyl cyclopentenolone, methyl methacrylate (3-methylthiopropyl acetate), ... The one or more additional VOCs can include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of butyl formate, butyraldehyde, maltol, p-anisaldehyde, propionaldehyde, and trans-2-hexen-1-al.The one or more additional VOCs can include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of butyl formate, maltol, and trans-2-hexen-1-al.The one or more additional VOCs may lack at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 1,1-diethoxyethane, 1-decanol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, diethyl succinate, ethyl acetate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl laurate, ethyl myristate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl valerate, eugenol, farnesol, furfural, geranyl acetone, hexanol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl octanoate, myrtenol, and propanol. The one or more additional VOCs may lack at least one compound selected from the group consisting of geranyl acetone and myrtenol. The one or more additional VOCs may lack at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-methylbutyl acetate, geranyl acetone, and myrtenol.

[0009] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage comprising ethanol, water, and one or more additional VOCs, wherein the one or more additional VOCs are selected from the group consisting of (1R)-(-)-myrtenal, (ethylcyclopentenolone) 3-ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one, 1,4-cineole, 2-acetyl-1-methylpyrrole, 2-isopropyl-4-methylthiazole, 3-methylthiohexyl acetate, 3-phenylpropanal, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran, 4-mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanone, allyl heptanoate, anisyl acetate, anisyl butyrate, b-caryophyllene, benzyl alcohol, benzyl butyrate, benzyl formate, butyl butyryl lactate, butyl formate, butyraldehyde, cis-3-hexenyl butyrate, cis-3-hexenyl valerate, ci The present invention features a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage containing at least one compound selected from the group consisting of s-6-nonen-1-ol, citronellal, D-carvone, d-fenchone, DL-3-methyl-2-butanol, ethyl 2-trans-4-cis-decadienoate, ethyl trans-3-hexenoate, furfuryl thioacetate, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-valerolactone, hexyl 3-methylbutanoate, 3-isobutyl-2-methoxypyrazine, L-menthyl acetate, maltol, methionyl acetate (3-methylthiopropyl acetate), methyl anthranilate, methylcyclopentenolone, p-anisaldehyde, perillaldehyde, phenylacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal, propionaldehyde, tetrahydrolinalool, trans-2-hexen-1-al, and vanillyl butyl ether. The one or more additional VOCs can include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of butyl formate, butyraldehyde, maltol, p-anisaldehyde, propionaldehyde, and trans-2-hexen-1-al.The one or more additional VOCs can include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of butyl formate, maltol, and trans-2-hexen-1-al.The one or more additional VOCs may lack at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 1,1-diethoxyethane, 1-decanol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, diethyl succinate, ethyl acetate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl laurate, ethyl myristate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl valerate, eugenol, farnesol, furfural, geranyl acetone, hexanol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl octanoate, myrtenol, and propanol. The one or more additional VOCs may lack at least one compound selected from the group consisting of geranyl acetone and myrtenol. The one or more additional VOCs may lack at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-methylbutyl acetate, geranyl acetone, and myrtenol.

[0010] In another aspect, the present disclosure features a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage comprising ethanol, water, and one or more additional VOCs, wherein the one or more additional VOCs do not include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 1,1-diethoxyethane, 1-decanol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, diethyl succinate, ethyl acetate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl laurate, ethyl myristate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl valerate, eugenol, farnesol, furfural, geranyl acetone, hexanol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl octanoate, myrtenol, and propanol. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage of claim 14, wherein the one or more additional VOCs do not include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of geranyl acetone and myrtenol. The one or more additional VOCs may be devoid of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-methylbutyl acetate, geranyl acetone, and myrtenol.

[0011] In any of the above embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may include an ester, an alcohol, an aldehyde, a ketone, or a mixture thereof, and a terpene, an isoprenoid, or a mixture thereof.

[0012] In any of the above embodiments, the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may further comprise one or more non-volatile compounds.

[0013] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage comprising ethanol, water, and one or more additional VOCs, the beverage comprising: 1,1-diethoxyethane is present in an amount of at least about 5 mg / L; 1-decanol is present in an amount less than about 0.0018 mg / L; 2,3-pentanedione is present in an amount of at least about 0.0015 mg / L; 2-methyl-1-butanol is present in an amount less than about 0.23 mg / L; 2-methyl-1-butanol is present in an amount of at least about 1050 mg / L; 3-carene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0013 mg / L; 4-carbomethaneol is present in an amount of at least about 0.0046 mg / L; 4-ethylphenol is present in an amount of at least about 1.7 mg / L; Acetoin is present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L. amyl alcohol is present in an amount of at least about 0.076 mg / L; amyl butyrate is present in an amount of at least about 0.0005 mg / L; α-pinene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0022 mg / L; beta-ionone is present in an amount of at least about 0.084 mg / L; beta-pinene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0003 mg / L; butanol is present in an amount less than about 0.23 mg / L; butyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.97 mg / L; butyric acid is present in an amount of at least about 2.86 mg / L; Carvone is present in an amount of at least about 0.0042 mg / L; cinnamaldehyde is present in an amount of at least about 0.04 mg / L; damascenone is present in an amount of at least about 0.14 mg / L; Delta-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.27 mg / L; ethyl acetate is present in an amount less than about 4.7 mg / L; ethyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 785 mg / L; ethyl heptanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.003 mg / L; Ethyl isobutyrate is present in an amount of at least 5.5 mg / L; ethyl nonanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.0075 mg / L; ethyl undecanoate is present in an amount of at least about 0.19 mg / L; gamma-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.4 mg / L; gamma-terpinene is present in an amount of at least about 0.06 mg / L; hexanol is present in an amount less than about 0.013 mg / L; isoamyl acetate is present in an amount less than about 0.17 mg / L; isoamyl octanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.0005 mg / L; linalyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.05 mg / L; methyl hexanoate is present in an amount of at least about 0.006 mg / L; myrtenol is present in an amount less than about 0.065 mg / L; propanol is present in an amount less than about 9.8 mg / L; geraniol is present in an amount of at least about 0.26 mg / L; isobutyraldehyde is present in an amount of at least about 4.4 mg / L; nonanoic acid is present in an amount of at least about 0.09 mg / L; phenethyl formate is present in an amount of at least about 0.055 mg / L; Valeraldehyde is present in an amount of at least about 0.0002 mg / L; less than about 0.000022% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is 1-decanol; less than about 0.00009% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl nonanoate; less than about 0.00016% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is hexanol; less than about 0.0008% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is myrtenol; at least about 0.0006 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is valeraldehyde; at least about 0.001 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is beta-pinene; at least about 0.0015 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is amyl butyrate; at least about 0.0041 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is 3-carene; at least about 0.0045 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is 2,3-pentanedione; at least about 0.018 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is methyl hexanoate; at least about 0.007% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is a-pinene; At least about 0.04% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is acetoin; at least about 0.12 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is cinnamaldehyde; at least about 0.157 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is linalyl acetate; at least about 0.024 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is amyl alcohol; at least about 0.13 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is damascenone; at least about 0.83 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is delta-decalactone; or at least about 0.8 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is geraniol; The present invention features a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage that meets at least one of the following criteria in any combination:

[0014] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage comprising ethanol, water, and one or more additional VOCs, the beverage comprising: Acetoin is present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L. amyl alcohol is present in an amount of at least about 0.076 mg / L; delta-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.27 mg / L; or myrtenol is present in an amount less than about 0.065 mg / L; or at least about 0.0041 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is 3-carene; The present invention features a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage that meets at least one of the following criteria in any combination:

[0015] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage comprising ethanol, water, and one or more additional VOCs, the beverage comprising: 1,1-diethoxyethane is present in an amount of at least about 5 mg / L; 3-carene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0013 mg / L; Acetoin is present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L. amyl alcohol is present in an amount of at least about 0.076 mg / L; amyl butyrate is present in an amount of at least about 0.0005 mg / L; butyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.97 mg / L; Carvone is present in an amount of at least about 0.0042 mg / L; Delta-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.27 mg / L; linalyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.05 mg / L; myrtenol is present in an amount less than about 0.065 mg / L; geraniol is present in an amount of at least about 0.26 mg / L; nonanoic acid is present in an amount of at least about 0.09 mg / L; at least about 0.0015 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is amyl butyrate; at least about 0.0041 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is 3-carene; or at least about 0.8 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is geraniol; The present invention features a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage that meets at least one of the following criteria in any combination:

[0016] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage comprising ethanol, water, and one or more additional VOCs, the beverage comprising: Acetoin is present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L. amyl alcohol is present in an amount of at least about 0.076 mg / L; Delta-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.27 mg / L; ethyl heptanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.003 mg / L; ethyl nonanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.0075 mg / L; hexanol is present in an amount less than about 0.013 mg / L; isoamyl acetate is present in an amount less than about 0.17 mg / L; isoamyl octanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.0005 mg / L; myrtenol is present in an amount less than about 0.065 mg / L; propanol is present in an amount less than about 9.8 mg / L; at least about 0.0041 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is 3-carene; At least about 0.04% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is acetoin; at least about 0.157% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is linalyl acetate; or At least about 0.83 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is delta-decalactone; The present invention features a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage that meets at least one of the following criteria in any combination:

[0017] In any of the above embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may include butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol. The one or more additional VOCs may include esters, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, or mixtures thereof, and terpenes, isoprenoids, or mixtures thereof.

[0018] In another aspect, this description features a method of making a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage, the method including providing an aqueous solution and adding ingredients to the aqueous solution including ethanol, a tannin source, a plurality of oak pieces or an oak extract, non-volatile compounds including sugars or sugar alcohols, and acids, and one or more additional VOCs including esters, alcohols, aldehydes or ketones, or both, and terpenes or isoprenoids, or both.

[0019] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for making a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage, comprising mixing water, one or more acids, one or more sugars, one or more sugar alcohols, one or more tannin components, one or more flavorants, ethanol, and 1,1-diethoxyethane, 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2,3-pentadione, 2-heptanone, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, 3-carene, 4-ethylguaiacol, acetaldehyde, acetoin, acetophenone, amyl alcohol, α-terpineol, benzaldehyde, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, butanol, butyl acetate, cinnamaldehyde, delta-decalactone, diethyl malate, diethyl succinate, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl acetate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isovalerate. , ethyl lactate, ethyl laurate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl trans-2-butenoate, ethyl undecanoate, ethyl valerate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, eugenol, furfural, gamma-decalactone, gamma-nonalactone, geraniol, guaiacol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutanol, isobutyl acetate, isobutyraldehyde, limonene, linalool, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, maltol, methional, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, myrcene, p-cresol, p-cymene, phenethyl butyrate, phenethyl formate, propanol, propyl acetate, vanillyl ethyl ether, and whiskey lactone.

[0020] This specification also features a method of making a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage, the method including combining ingredients including water, ethanol, and five or more additional VOCs, where at least five of the five or more additional VOCs are provided as separate ingredients.

[0021] In another aspect, this specification features a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage containing ethanol, water, and one or more additional VOCs, wherein the one or more additional VOCs are present in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage in a total amount of less than about 100 mg / L. The one or more additional VOCs can include 4-ethylphenol. The one or more additional VOCs can include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 4-ethylphenol, p-anisaldehyde, butyric acid, decanoic acid, delta-decalactone, isobutyric acid, maltol, octanoic acid, propionaldehyde, butyraldehyde, propionic acid, isovaleric acid, valeric acid, and hexanoic acid. In some cases, one or more additional VOCs may be citronellol, eugenol, guaiacol, hexanol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, isobutyl acetate, isovaleraldehyde, 1,1-diethoxyethane, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl laurate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, propanol, 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-heptanone, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-nonanone, 2-undecanone, acetophenone, benzaldehyde, butyl acetate, cinnamaldehyde, ethyl benzoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, trans-2- The product does not contain at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ethyl butenoate, ethyl undecanoate, furfural, heptyl acetate, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl isovalerate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyraldehyde, limonene, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, phenethyl butyrate, propyl acetate, salicylaldehyde, 1-octanol, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, ethyl salicylate, ethyl valerate, farnesol, gamma-terpinene, geraniol, geranyl acetone, phenethyl formate, diethyl succinate, myrtenol, methyl decanoate, nonanal, nonanoic acid, and valeraldehyde.

[0022] In another aspect, this document features a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage containing ethanol, water, and one or more additional VOCs, where the one or more additional VOCs include 4-ethylphenol. The one or more additional VOCs can include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 4-ethylphenol, p-anisaldehyde, butyric acid, decanoic acid, delta-decalactone, isobutyric acid, maltol, octanoic acid, propionaldehyde, butyraldehyde, propionic acid, isovaleric acid, valeric acid, and hexanoic acid. In some cases, one or more additional VOCs may be citronellol, eugenol, guaiacol, hexanol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, isobutyl acetate, isovaleraldehyde, 1,1-diethoxyethane, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl laurate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, propanol, 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-heptanone, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-nonanone, 2-undecanone, acetophenone, benzaldehyde, butyl acetate, cinnamaldehyde, ethyl benzoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, trans-2- The product does not contain at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ethyl butenoate, ethyl undecanoate, furfural, heptyl acetate, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl isovalerate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyraldehyde, limonene, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, phenethyl butyrate, propyl acetate, salicylaldehyde, 1-octanol, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, ethyl salicylate, ethyl valerate, farnesol, gamma-terpinene, geraniol, geranyl acetone, phenethyl formate, diethyl succinate, myrtenol, methyl decanoate, nonanal, nonanoic acid, and valeraldehyde.

[0023] In another aspect, this document features a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage containing ethanol, water, and one or more additional VOCs, where the one or more additional VOCs include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 4-ethylphenol, p-anisaldehyde, butyric acid, decanoic acid, delta-decalactone, isobutyric acid, maltol, octanoic acid, propionaldehyde, butyraldehyde, propionic acid, isovaleric acid, valeric acid, and hexanoic acid. In some cases, one or more additional VOCs may be citronellol, eugenol, guaiacol, hexanol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, isobutyl acetate, isovaleraldehyde, 1,1-diethoxyethane, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl laurate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, propanol, 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-heptanone, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-nonanone, 2-undecanone, acetophenone, benzaldehyde, butyl acetate, cinnamaldehyde, ethyl benzoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, trans-2- The product does not contain at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ethyl butenoate, ethyl undecanoate, furfural, heptyl acetate, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl isovalerate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyraldehyde, limonene, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, phenethyl butyrate, propyl acetate, salicylaldehyde, 1-octanol, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, ethyl salicylate, ethyl valerate, farnesol, gamma-terpinene, geraniol, geranyl acetone, phenethyl formate, diethyl succinate, myrtenol, methyl decanoate, nonanal, nonanoic acid, and valeraldehyde.

[0024] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage containing ethanol, water, and one or more additional VOCs, wherein the one or more additional VOCs are selected from the group consisting of citronellol, eugenol, guaiacol, hexanol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, isobutyl acetate, isovaleraldehyde, 1,1-diethoxyethane, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl laurate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, propanol, 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-heptanone, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-nonanone, 2-undecanone, acetophenone, benzaldehyde, butyl acetate, cinnamaldehyde, ethyl benzoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl phenylacetate ... 1-octen-3-ol, 2-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 2-pentanol, The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage is free of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ethyl pionate, ethyl trans-2-butenoate, ethyl undecanoate, furfural, heptyl acetate, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl isovalerate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyraldehyde, limonene, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, phenethyl butyrate, propyl acetate, salicylaldehyde, 1-octanol, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, ethyl salicylate, ethyl valerate, farnesol, gamma-terpinene, geraniol, geranyl acetone, phenethyl formate, diethyl succinate, myrtenol, methyl decanoate, nonanal, nonanoic acid, and valeraldehyde.

[0025] In any of the above embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may include one or more, two or more, three or more, four or more, five or more, six or more, or six or less of butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol. In some cases, the one or more additional VOCs may include butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol.

[0026] 2-Methyl-1-butanol may be present in an amount less than about 0.25 mg / L, or 2-methyl-1-butanol may be present in an amount of at least about 1000 mg / L. 2-Methylbutyraldehyde may be present in an amount less than about 0.004 mg / L, or at least about 0.15 mg / L. 3-Carene may be present in an amount less than about 0.00033 mg / L, or at least about 0.0013 mg / L. Amyl butyrate may be present in an amount less than about 0.00012 mg / L, or at least about 0.00048 mg / L. α-Pinene may be present in an amount less than about 0.00056 mg / L, or at least about 0.0022 mg / L. Cinnamaldehyde may be present in an amount less than about 0.000085 mg / L or at least about 0.014 mg / L. Citronellol may be present in an amount less than about 0.0002 mg / L or at least about 0.046 mg / L. Ethyl acetate may be present in an amount less than about 42 mg / L or at least about 780 mg / L. Isoamyl acetate may be present in an amount less than about 0.18 mg / L or at least about 8.2 mg / L. Isobutyl acetate may be present in an amount less than about 0.0065 mg / L or at least about 0.35 mg / L. Linalool may be present in an amount less than about 0.0075 mg / L or at least about 0.03 mg / L. Methyl decanoate may be present in an amount less than about 0.0018 mg / L or at least about 0.0075 mg / L. 1-decanol may be present in an amount less than about 0.0018 mg / L. 1-octen-3-ol may be present in an amount less than about 0.005 mg / L. 2-methylbutyl acetate may be present in an amount less than about 0.066 mg / L. Benzaldehyde may be present in an amount less than about 0.0008 mg / L. Butanol may be present in an amount less than about 0.23 mg / L. Ethyl cinnamate may be present in an amount less than about 0.00023 mg / L. Ethyl heptanoate may be present in an amount less than about 0.003 mg / L. Ethyl nonanoate may be present in an amount less than about 0.0075 mg / L. Hexanol may be present in an amount less than about 0.014 mg / L. Isoamyl alcohol may be present in an amount less than about 25 mg / L. Isoamyl octanoate may be present in an amount less than about 0.0005 mg / L.Isobutanol may be present in an amount less than about 9.2 mg / L. Methyl octanoate may be present in an amount less than about 0.00017 mg / L. Methyl salicylate may be present in an amount less than about 0.00004 mg / L. Myrcene may be present in an amount less than about 0.0015 mg / L. Myrtenol may be present in an amount less than about 0.067 mg / L. Phenethyl butyrate may be present in an amount less than about 0.00015 mg / L. Propanol may be present in an amount less than about 48 mg / L. 1,1-diethoxyethane may be present in an amount of at least about 5 mg / L. 2,3-pentadione may be present in an amount of at least about 0.0014 mg / L. 2-nonanone may be present in an amount of at least about 0.08 mg / L. 2-undecanone may be present in an amount of at least about 0.0013 mg / L. Acetoin may be present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L. Amyl alcohol may be present in an amount of at least about 0.076 mg / L. α-terpineol may be present in an amount of at least about 0.006 mg / L. Beta-ionone may be present in an amount of at least about 0.035 mg / L. Beta-pinene may be present in an amount of at least about 0.0032 mg / L. Butyl acetate may be present in an amount of at least about 0.97 mg / L. Carvone may be present in an amount of at least about 0.0042 mg / L. Damascenone may be present in an amount of at least about 0.1 mg / L. Ethyl butanoate may be present in an amount of at least about 2.1 mg / L. Ethyl decanoate may be present in an amount of at least about 30 mg / L. Ethyl hexanoate may be present in an amount of at least about 4 mg / L. Ethyl isobutyrate may be present in an amount of at least about 5.4 mg / L. Ethyl isovalerate may be present in an amount of at least about 1.6 mg / L. Ethyl myristate may be present in an amount of at least about 0.12 mg / L. Ethyl undecanoate may be present in an amount of at least about 0.005 mg / L. Gamma-decalactone may be present in an amount of at least about 0.2 mg / L. Gamma-terpinene may be present in an amount of at least about 0.0018 mg / L. Geraniol may be present in an amount of at least about 0.26 mg / L. Isoamyl hexanoate may be present in an amount of at least about 0.001 mg / L.Isoamyl isovalerate may be present in an amount of at least about 0.00075 mg / L. Isobutyraldehyde may be present in an amount of at least about 1.1 mg / L. Limonene may be present in an amount of at least about 0.009 mg / L. Linalyl acetate may be present in an amount of at least about 0.05 mg / L. Methyl hexanoate may be present in an amount of at least about 0.002 mg / L. Methyl laurate may be present in an amount of at least about 0.0055 mg / L. Nonanal may be present in an amount of at least about 0.002 mg / L. Nonanoic acid may be present in an amount of at least about 0.09 mg / L. Phenethyl formate may be present in an amount of at least about 0.055 mg / L. Salicylaldehyde may be present in an amount of at least about 0.02 mg / L. Valeraldehyde may be present in an amount of at least about 0.0002 mg / L.

[0027] In some cases, one or more of the following may be true: less than about 0.00009 wt.% of the one or more additional VOCs is 2-methylbutyraldehyde, or at least about 0.15 wt.% of the one or more additional VOCs is 2-methylbutyraldehyde; less than about 0.000003 wt.% of the one or more additional VOCs is phenethyl butyrate; less than about 0.000011 wt.% of the one or more additional VOCs is isoamyl octanoate; less than about 0.000018 wt.% of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl phenylacetate; less than about 0.00004% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is 1-decanol, less than about 0.00004% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is methyl decanoate, less than about 0.0001% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is 1-octen-3-ol, less than about 0.00016% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl nonanoate, less than about 0.0003% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is hexanol, less than about 0.0015% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is myrtenol, less than about 0.9% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is 1-octen-3-ol, At least about 0.0002% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is valeraldehyde, at least about 0.00032% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is beta-pinene, at least about 0.0005% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is amyl butyrate, at least about 0.00075% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is isoamyl isovalerate, at least about 0.001% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is isoamyl hexanoate ...55% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is amyl butyrate, at least about 0.00055% by weight of the one or more additional VOC At least about 0.0013% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is 3-carene, at least about 0.0014% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is 2,3-pentanedione, at least about 0.0017% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is gamma-terpinene, at least about 0.002% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is methyl hexanoate, at least about 0.002% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is nonanal, at least about 0.0025% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is a-pinene, at least about 0.At least about 0.004% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is carvone, at least about 0.005% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl undecanoate, at least about 0.006% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is α-terpineol, at least about 0.0076% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is methional, at least about 0.009% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is limonene, at least about 0.014% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is acetoin, at least about 0.014% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is cinnamyl at least about 0.02% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is salicylaldehyde; at least about 0.03% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is linalool; at least about 0.035% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl trans-2-butenoate; at least about 0.05% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is farnesol; at least about 0.05% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is linalyl acetate; at least about 0.05% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is phenethyl formate. , at least about 0.067% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is vanillyl ethyl ether, at least about 0.068% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is 2-heptanone, at least about 0.075% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is amyl alcohol, at least about 0.09% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is nonanoic acid, at least about 0.1% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is damascenone, at least about 0.13% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl myristate, At least about 0.2% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is gamma-decalactone, at least about 0.26% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is geraniol, at least about 0.33% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is isobutyl acetate, at least about 0.46% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is citronellol, at least about 1.13% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is isobutyraldehyde, at least about 1.6% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl isovalerate, at least about 4.9% by weight is 1,1-diethoxyethane, and / or at least about 5.2% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl isobutyrate.

[0028] The one or more additional VOCs may include an ester, an alcohol, an aldehyde, a ketone, or a mixture thereof, and a terpene, an isoprenoid, or a mixture thereof. In some cases, the one or more additional VOCs may further include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an acid, an alcohol, a phenol, a lactone, a thiol, or an ether.

[0029] For example, the one or more additional VOCs can include one or more esters, such as 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylbutyl isovalerate, 2-phenylethyl acetate, amyl butyrate, benzyl acetate, butyl acetate, butyl formate, butyl isovalerate, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, diethyl succinate, ethyl acetate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl laurate, ethyl myristate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl palmitate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl salicylate, ethyl undecanoate, ethyl valerate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, acetic acid It may be selected from the group consisting of isoamyl, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, linalyl acetate, methyl decanoate, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, phenethyl butyrate, phenethyl octanoate, diethyl malate, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl levulinate, phenethyl formate, propyl acetate, ethyl trans-2-butenoate, ethyl trans-3-hexenoate, ethyl (methylthio)acetate, heptyl acetate, isoamyl isobutyrate, isoamyl isovalerate, isobutyl isobutyrate, methyl acetate, and phenethyl propionate.

[0030] The one or more additional VOCs can include one or more acids. At least about 0.09 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs can include one or more acids. The one or more acids can be selected from the group consisting of 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoic acid, butyric acid, decanoic acid, isobutyric acid, octanoic acid, propionic acid, isovaleric acid, valeric acid, hexanoic acid, and nonanoic acid.

[0031] The one or more additional VOCs may include one or more alcohols selected from the group consisting of 1-octanol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-nonanol, 2-phenylethanol, butyl alcohol, cis-3-hexen-1-ol, 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, amyl alcohol, butanol, hexanol, isoamyl alcohol, isobutanol, and propanol.

[0032] The one or more additional VOCs may include one or more aldehydes or ketones. Less than about 0.004% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs may include one or more aldehydes or ketones. The one or more aldehydes or ketones may be selected from the group consisting of 1,1-diethoxyethane, 2,3-pentanedione, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, 2-nonanone, 2-undecanone, acetaldehyde, acetoin, benzaldehyde, butyraldehyde, cinnamaldehyde, damascenone, furfural, isovaleraldehyde, maltol, nonanal, trans-2-hexen-1-al, isobutyraldehyde, salicylaldehyde, 2-heptanone, acetophenone, methional, valeraldehyde, propionaldehyde, and p-anisaldehyde.

[0033] The one or more additional VOCs may include one or more terpenes or isoprenoids. Less than about 0.002% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs may include one or more terpenes or isoprenoids. The one or more terpenes or isoprenoids may be selected from the group consisting of 3-carene, 4-carbomethane, 4-ethylguaiacol, alpha-ionone, a-phellandrene, (-)alpha-pinene, a-terpineol, beta-ionone, (-)beta-pinene, carvone, (-)cis-rose oxide, citronellol, gamma-terpinene, limonene, linalool, linalool oxide, myrcene, myrtenol, p-cymene, farnesol, geraniol, geranylacetone, and eucalyptol.

[0034] The one or more additional VOCs may include one or more phenols, which may be selected from the group consisting of 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, 4-ethylphenol, eugenol, guaiacol, and p-cresol.

[0035] The one or more additional VOCs may include one or more lactones. The one or more lactones may be selected from the group consisting of delta-decalactone, gamma-decalactone, whiskey lactone, and gamma-nonalactone.

[0036] The one or more additional VOCs can include one or more thiols. The one or more thiols can include dimethyl sulfide.

[0037] The one or more additional VOCs may include one or more ethers. At least about 0.067 wt.% of the one or more VOCs may include one or more ethers. The one or more ethers may include vanillyl ethyl ether.

[0038] The one or more additional VOCs may comprise at least five compounds selected from the group consisting of 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, a-terpineol, benzaldehyde, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, butanol, butyl acetate, diethyl succinate, ethyl acetate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl laurate, ethyl myristate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl valerate, furfural, gamma-decalactone, isoamyl alcohol, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutanol, isobutyl acetate, limonene, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, myrcene, p-cresol, p-cymene, phenethyl butyrate, and whiskey lactone.

[0039] The one or more additional VOCs may include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2,3-pentanedione, acetaldehyde, amyl alcohol, butyl formate, butyric acid, cinnamaldehyde, ethyl isobutyrate, eugenol, gamma-terpinene, linalool oxide, maltol, and propanol.

[0040] The one or more additional VOCs may include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-nonanone, 3-carene, 4-carbomethane, 4-ethylphenol, delta-decalactone, ethyl heptanoate, guaiacol, isoamyl acetate, linalool, and linalyl acetate.

[0041] One or more additional VOCs may be: 1,1-diethoxyethane, 1-octanol, 2-heptanone, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, 2-undecanone, 4-ethylguaiacol, acetoin, acetophenone, amyl butyrate, a-phellandrene, a-pinene, benzyl acetate, butyraldehyde, carvone, citronellol, damascenone, decanoic acid, diethyl malate, dimethyl sulfide, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl palmitate, ethyl trans-2-butenoate, ethyl undecanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, farnesol, gamma- The surfactant may include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of nonalactone, geraniol, geranyl acetone, hexanoic acid, hexanol, isoamyl isovalerate, isobutyl isobutyrate, isobutyraldehyde, isobutyric acid, isovaleraldehyde, isovaleric acid, methional, methyl decanoate, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, myrtenol, nonanal, nonanoic acid, octanoic acid, p-anisaldehyde, phenethyl formate, phenethyl octanoate, propionaldehyde, propionic acid, propyl acetate, salicylaldehyde, trans-2-hexen-1-al, valeraldehyde, valeric acid, and vanillyl ethyl ether.

[0042] One or more additional VOCs may be 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2,3-pentanedione, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, 3-carene, acetaldehyde, amyl alcohol, α-terpineol, benzaldehyde, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, butanol, butyl acetate, cinnamaldehyde, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, ethyl acetate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isovalerate, lactic acid The composition may include five or more compounds selected from the group consisting of ethyl laurate, ethyl myristate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl valerate, eugenol, furfural, gamma-decalactone, guaiacol, isoamyl alcohol, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutanol, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, maltol, methyl salicylate, myrcene, p-cresol, and whiskey lactone.

[0043] The one or more additional VOCs may comprise at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 1,1-diethoxyethane, 2-heptanone, 4-ethylguaiacol, acetoin, acetophenone, diethyl malate, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl trans-2-butenoate, ethyl undecanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, gamma-nonalactone, geraniol, isobutyraldehyde, methional, methyl octanoate, p-cymene, phenethyl butyrate, phenethyl formate, propanol, propyl acetate, and vanillyl ethyl ether.

[0044] The one or more additional VOCs may have less than about 95% identity to a VOC of the single reference whiskey. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include at least 61 additional VOCs, and no more than 60 of the additional VOCs are found in the single reference whiskey.

[0045] The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may further include one or more non-volatile compounds, which may include one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of mannose, valine, tyrosine, xylose, cinnamic acid, and 2-furoic acid. The one or more non-volatile compounds may include one or more of the following: ribose in an amount less than about 6 mg / L, fructose in an amount less than about 3.1 mg / L, vanillic acid in an amount less than about 10.3 mg / L, vanillin in an amount less than about 0.3 mg / L, syringaldehyde in an amount less than about 0.55 mg / L, sorbitol in an amount of at least about 5.8 mg / L, mannitol in an amount of at least about 7.8 mg / L, glucose in an amount of at least about 120 mg / L, syringic acid in an amount of at least about 7.5 mg / L, acetovanillone in an amount of at least about 0.43 mg / L, choline in an amount of at least about 2.8 mg / L, glucosamine in an amount of at least about 0.55 mg / L, citric acid in an amount of at least about 8.8 mg / L, and fumaric acid in an amount of at least about 0.65 mg / L.

[0046] The one or more non-volatile compounds may include kelp or a kelp extract. The kelp or kelp extract may be lamina kelp or a lamina kelp extract. The one or more non-volatile compounds may include glycerol, gum arabic, or glycerol and gum arabic.

[0047] The one or more non-volatile compounds may be 4-O-pentopyranosylpentopyranose, asamicaine A, catechin, chlorogenic acid, cinchonaine Ia, cinnamtannin A4, cinnamtannin B1, cyanidin 3-O-rutinoside, D(-)-amygdalin, digallic acid glycoside, digallic acid, ellagic acid, epicatechin, epicatechin-3-O-gallate, epigallocatechin, epigallocatechin gallate, eriodictyol, exifone, ferulic acid, gallic acid, gossypin, isorhamnetin, candelin A2, linoleic acid, luteolin, marbelloside A, na The non-volatile compounds may include ten or more compounds selected from the group consisting of: lingenin, oleic acid, palmitoleic acid, p-coumaroylquinic acid, pentagalloylglucose, phloretin, phloridzin, procyanidin A2, procyanidin B2, procyanidin C1, quercetin, quercetin glycoside, quercetin-3β-D-glucoside, rhamnazin-3-O-rutinoside, rutin, syringic acid, tannic acid, tetragalloylglucose, theasinesin A, tiliroside, trigalloylglucose, and vanillic acid. The one or more non-volatile compounds may include at least five compounds selected from the group consisting of D-glucuronic acid, fructose, glucose, lactic acid, malic acid, succinic acid, and tartaric acid. The one or more non-volatile compounds include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of acetovanillone, choline, fumaric acid, GABA, gallic acid, glucosamine, inositol, mannitol, mannose, proline, ribose, sorbitol, syringaldehyde, syringic acid, trans-ferulic acid, tyrosine, valine, vanillic acid, and vanillin. The one or more non-volatile compounds have less than about 60% identity to the non-volatile compounds in a single reference whiskey. A whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may contain 10 or more non-volatile compounds, with 9 or fewer non-volatile compounds found in a single reference whiskey.In some cases, whiskey-like alcoholic beverages may contain E. coli, Salmonella spp., Brettanomyces spp., Lactobacillales, Saccharomyces spp., Acremonium strictum, Chrysonilia sitophila, Cladosporium oxysporum, Fusarium oxysporum, Mortierella alpina, Mucor plumbeus, Paecilomyces viridis, Penicillium chrysogenum, and / or other bacteria. chrysogenum, Penicillium citreonigrum, Penicillium decumbens, Penicillium purpurogenum, Trichoderma longibrachiatum, Trichoderma viride, Verticillium sariotae Free from one or more of the following: insects, rodent, rodent, worm, moth, mold, mildew, rot, insects, insect eggs, insect stains, rodent stains, mammalian waste, insect lecithin, hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen disulfide, 2,4,6-trichloroanisole, 2,4,6-tribromoanisole, aflatoxin, aldrin, dieldrin, hexachlorobenzene, chlordane, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE), dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane (TDE), dimethylnitrosamine (nitrosodimethylamine), ethylene dibromide (EDB), heptachlor, heptachlor epoxide, lindane, mercury, methanol, ethylene glycol, dichloromethane, and heavy metals.

[0048] In another aspect, the present description provides a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage containing ethanol, water, and one or more additional VOCs, wherein: 2-methyl-1-butanol is present in an amount less than about 0.25 mg / L, or 2-methyl-1-butanol is present in an amount of at least about 1000 mg / L; 2-methylbutyraldehyde is present in an amount less than about 0.004 mg / L, or 2-methylbutyraldehyde is present in an amount of at least about 0.15 mg / L; 3-carene is present in an amount less than about 0.00033 mg / L, or 3 -carene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0013 mg / L; amyl butyrate is present in an amount less than about 0.00012 mg / L, or amyl butyrate is present in an amount of at least about 0.00048 mg / L; α-pinene is present in an amount less than about 0.00056 mg / L, or α-pinene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0022 mg / L; cinnamaldehyde is present in an amount less than about 0.000085 mg / L, or cinnamaldehyde is present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L; citronellol is present in an amount less than about 0.0002 mg / L g / L, or citronellol is present in an amount of at least about 0.046 mg / L; ethyl acetate is present in an amount of less than about 42 mg / L, or ethyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 780 mg / L; isoamyl acetate is present in an amount of less than about 0.18 mg / L, or isoamyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 8.2 mg / L; isobutyl acetate is present in an amount of less than about 0.0065 mg / L, or isobutyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.35 mg / L; linalool is present in an amount of less than about 0.0075 mg / L / L, or linalool is present in an amount of at least about 0.03 mg / L; methyl decanoate is present in an amount of less than about 0.0018 mg / L, or methyl decanoate is present in an amount of at least about 0.0075 mg / L; 1-decanol is present in an amount of less than about 0.0018 mg / L; 1-octen-3-ol is present in an amount of less than about 0.005 mg / L; 2-methylbutyl acetate is present in an amount of less than about 0.066 mg / L; benzaldehyde is present in an amount of less than about 0.0008 mg / L; butanol is present in an amount of less than about 0.ethyl cinnamate is present in an amount less than about 0.00023 mg / L; ethyl heptanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.003 mg / L; ethyl nonanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.0075 mg / L; hexanol is present in an amount less than about 0.014 mg / L; isoamyl alcohol is present in an amount less than about 25 mg / L; isoamyl octanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.0005 mg / L; isobutanol is present in an amount less than about 9.2 mg / L; methyl octanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.00017 mg / L methyl salicylate is present in an amount less than about 0.00004 mg / L; myrcene is present in an amount less than about 0.0015 mg / L; myrtenol is present in an amount less than about 0.067 mg / L; phenethyl butyrate is present in an amount less than about 0.00015 mg / L; propanol is present in an amount less than about 48 mg / L; 1,1-diethoxyethane is present in an amount of at least about 5 mg / L; 2,3-pentanedione is present in an amount of at least about 0.0014 mg / L; 2-nonanone is present in an amount of at least about 0.08 mg / L. 2-undecanone is present in an amount of at least about 0.0013 mg / L; acetoin is present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L; amyl alcohol is present in an amount of at least about 0.076 mg / L; α-terpineol is present in an amount of at least about 0.006 mg / L; beta-ionone is present in an amount of at least about 0.035 mg / L; beta-pinene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0032 mg / L; butyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.97 mg / L; carvone is present in an amount of at least about 0. 0.0042 mg / L; damascenone is present in an amount of at least about 0.1 mg / L; ethyl butanoate is present in an amount of at least about 2.1 mg / L; ethyl decanoate is present in an amount of at least about 30 mg / L; ethyl hexanoate is present in an amount of at least about 4 mg / L; ethyl isobutyrate is present in an amount of at least about 5.4 mg / L; ethyl isovalerate is present in an amount of at least about 1.6 mg / L; ethyl myristate is present in an amount of at least about 0.12 mg / L; ethyl undecanoate is present in an amount of at least about 0.gamma-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.2 mg / L; gamma-terpinene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0018 mg / L; geraniol is present in an amount of at least about 0.26 mg / L; isoamyl hexanoate is present in an amount of at least about 0.001 mg / L; isoamyl isovalerate is present in an amount of at least about 0.00075 mg / L; isobutyraldehyde is present in an amount of at least about 1.1 mg / L; limonene is present in an amount of at least about 0.009 mg / L; acetic acid Linalyl is present in an amount of at least about 0.05 mg / L; methyl hexanoate is present in an amount of at least about 0.002 mg / L; methyl laurate is present in an amount of at least about 0.0055 mg / L; nonanal is present in an amount of at least about 0.002 mg / L; nonanoic acid is present in an amount of at least about 0.09 mg / L; phenethyl formate is present in an amount of at least about 0.055 mg / L; salicylaldehyde is present in an amount of at least about 0.02 mg / L; and valeraldehyde is present in an amount of at least about 0.0002 mg / L. less than about 0.00009 weight percent of the one or more additional VOCs is 2-methylbutyraldehyde, or at least about 0.15 weight percent of the one or more additional VOCs is 2-methylbutyraldehyde; less than about 0.000003 weight percent of the one or more additional VOCs is phenethyl butyrate; less than about 0.000011 weight percent of the one or more additional VOCs is isoamyl octanoate; less than about 0.000018 weight percent of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl phenylacetate; less than about 0.00004 weight percent of the one or more additional VOCs is 1-decanol. less than about 0.00004% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is methyl decanoate; less than about 0.0001% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is 1-octen-3-ol; less than about 0.00016% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl nonanoate; less than about 0.0003% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is hexanol; less than about 0.0015% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is myrtenol; less than about 0.9% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is isoamyl alcohol;0.0002% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is valeraldehyde; at least about 0.00032% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is beta-pinene; at least about 0.0005% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is amyl butyrate; at least about 0.00075% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is isoamyl isovalerate; at least about 0.001% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is isoamyl hexanoate; at least about 0.0013% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is 3-carene; at least about 0.0014% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is methyl methyl ester; at least about 0.0017% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is gamma-terpinene; at least about 0.002% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is methyl hexanoate; at least about 0.002% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is nonanal; at least about 0.0025% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is a-pinene; at least about 0.004% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is carvone; at least about 0.005% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl undecanoate at least about 0.006% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is α-terpineol; at least about 0.0076% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is methional; at least about 0.009% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is limonene; at least about 0.014% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is acetoin; at least about 0.014% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is cinnamaldehyde; at least about 0.02% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is salicylaldehyde; at least about 0.03% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is linalool; at least about 0.035% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl trans-2-butenoate; at least about 0.05% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is farnesol; at least about 0.05% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is linalyl acetate; at least about 0.05% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is phenethyl formate; at least about 0.067% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is vanillyl ethyl ether; at least about 0.at least about 0.068% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is 2-heptanone; at least about 0.075% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is amyl alcohol; at least about 0.09% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is nonanoic acid; at least about 0.1% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is damascenone; at least about 0.13% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl myristate; at least about 0.2% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is gamma-decalactone; at least about 0.26% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is geraniol; at least about 0. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage is characterized by at least one of the following, in any combination: 0.33% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is isobutyl acetate; at least about 0.46% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is citronellol; at least about 1.13% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is isobutyraldehyde; at least about 1.6% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl isovalerate; at least about 4.9% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is 1,1-diethoxyethane; or at least about 5.2% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl isobutyrate.

[0049] In yet another aspect, the present description provides a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage containing ethanol, water, and one or more additional VOCs, wherein: 2-methylbutyl acetate is present in an amount less than about 0.066 mg / L; a-pinene is present in an amount less than about 0.00056 mg / L; ethyl acetate is present in an amount less than about 42 mg / L; methyl octanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.00017 mg / L; myrtenol is present in an amount less than about 0.067 mg / L; phenethyl butyrate is present in an amount less than about 0.00015 mg / L; propanol is present in an amount less than about 48 mg / L; acetoin is present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L; amyl alcohol is present in an amount of at least about 0.076 mg / L; a-terpineol is present in an amount of at least about 0.006 mg / L; ethyl myristate. isobutyraldehyde is present in an amount of at least about 1.1 mg / L; at least about 0.001% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is isoamyl hexanoate; at least about 0.005% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl undecanoate; at least about 0.006% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is α-terpineol; at least about 0.014% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is acetoin; or at least about 0.05% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is linalyl acetate, in any combination.

[0050] In another aspect, the present description provides a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage containing ethanol, water, and one or more additional VOCs, wherein the following are present: 2-methylbutyl acetate is present in an amount less than about 0.066 mg / L; a-pinene is present in an amount less than about 0.00056 mg / L; ethyl acetate is present in an amount less than about 42 mg / L; methyl octanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.00017 mg / L; myrtenol is present in an amount less than about 0.067 mg / L; phenethyl butyrate is present in an amount less than about 0.00015 mg / L; propanol. is present in an amount of less than about 48 mg / L; 1,1-diethoxyethane is present in an amount of at least about 5 mg / L; 2-undecanone is present in an amount of at least about 0.0013 mg / L; 3-carene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0013 mg / L; acetoin is present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L; amyl alcohol is present in an amount of at least about 0.076 mg / L; amyl butyrate is present in an amount of at least about 0.00048 mg / L; α-terpineol is present in an amount of at least about 0.006 mg / L; Butyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.97 mg / L; carvone is present in an amount of at least about 0.0042 mg / L; citronellol is present in an amount of at least about 0.046 mg / L; ethyl myristate is present in an amount of at least about 0.12 mg / L; ethyl undecanoate is present in an amount of at least about 0.005 mg / L; geraniol is present in an amount of at least about 0.26 mg / L; isoamyl hexanoate is present in an amount of at least about 0.001 mg / L; isoamyl isovalerate is present in an amount of at least about 0.000 mg / L. 75 mg / L; isobutyraldehyde is present in an amount of at least about 1.1 mg / L; limonene is present in an amount of at least about 0.009 mg / L; linalool is present in an amount of at least about 0.03 mg / L; linalyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.05 mg / L; methyl decanoate is present in an amount of at least about 0.0075 mg / L; methyl laurate is present in an amount of at least about 0.0055 mg / L; nonanal is present in an amount of at least about 0.002 mg / L; nonanoic acid is present in an amount of at least about 0.at least about 0.0005 wt.% of the one or more additional VOCs is amyl butyrate; at least about 0.00075 wt.% of the one or more additional VOCs is isoamyl isovalerate; at least about 0.001 wt.% of the one or more additional VOCs is isoamyl hexanoate; at least about 0.0013 wt.% of the one or more additional VOCs is 3-carene; at least about 0.002 wt.% of the one or more additional VOCs is nonanal; at least about 0.004 wt.% of the one or more additional VOCs is carvone; The whiskey-like alcoholic beverages feature at least one of the following, in any combination: at least about 0.005% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl undecanoate; at least about 0.006% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is α-terpineol; at least about 0.014% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is acetoin; at least about 0.03% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is linalool; at least about 0.05% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is linalyl acetate; or at least about 0.26% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is geraniol.

[0051] In yet another aspect, the present disclosure provides a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage containing ethanol, water, and one or more additional VOCs, wherein the following are present: 2-methylbutyl acetate is present in an amount less than about 0.066 mg / L; 2-methylbutyraldehyde is present in an amount less than about 0.004 mg / L; amyl butyrate is present in an amount less than about 0.00012 mg / L; a-pinene is present in an amount less than about 0.00056 mg / L; cinnamaldehyde is present in an amount less than about 0.000085 mg / L; citronellol is present in an amount less than about 0.0002 mg / L. ethyl acetate is present in an amount less than about 42 mg / L; ethyl heptanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.003 mg / L; ethyl nonanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.0075 mg / L; hexanol is present in an amount less than about 0.014 mg / L; isoamyl acetate is present in an amount less than about 0.18 mg / L; isoamyl alcohol is present in an amount less than about 25 mg / L; isoamyl octanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.0005 mg / L; linalool is present in an amount less than about 0.0075 mg / L; methyl decanoate myrcene is present in an amount less than about 0.0015 mg / L; myrtenol is present in an amount less than about 0.067 mg / L; phenethyl butyrate is present in an amount less than about 0.00015 mg / L; propanol is present in an amount less than about 48 mg / L; acetoin is present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L; amyl alcohol is present in an amount less than about 0.00004 mg / L; present in an amount of about 0.076 mg / L; α-terpineol present in an amount of at least about 0.006 mg / L; ethyl myristate present in an amount of at least about 0.12 mg / L; ethyl undecanoate present in an amount of at least about 0.005 mg / L; isoamyl hexanoate present in an amount of at least about 0.001 mg / L; isobutyraldehyde present in an amount of at least about 1.1 mg / L; less than about 0.000003 wt% of the one or more additional VOCs is phenethyl butyrate; and less than about 0.000003 wt% of the one or more additional VOCs is phenethyl butyrate.The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage is characterized by at least one of the following, in any combination: at least about 0.001% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is isoamyl hexanoate; at least about 0.005% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl undecanoate; at least about 0.006% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is α-terpineol; at least about 0.009% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is limonene; at least about 0.014% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is acetoin; at least about 0.05% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is linalyl acetate; at least about 0.075% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is amyl alcohol; at least about 0.13% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is ethyl myristate; or at least about 1.13% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is isobutyraldehyde.

[0052] In any of the above embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may include one or more, two or more, three or more, four or more, five or more, six or more, or six or less of butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol. In some cases, the one or more additional VOCs may include butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol.

[0053] The one or more additional VOCs may include an ester, an alcohol, an aldehyde, a ketone, or a mixture thereof, and a terpene, an isoprenoid, or a mixture thereof. In some cases, the one or more additional VOCs may further include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an acid, an alcohol, a phenol, a lactone, a thiol, or an ether.

[0054] For example, the one or more additional VOCs can include one or more esters, such as 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylbutyl isovalerate, 2-phenylethyl acetate, amyl butyrate, benzyl acetate, butyl acetate, butyl formate, butyl isovalerate, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, diethyl succinate, ethyl acetate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl laurate, ethyl myristate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl palmitate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl salicylate, ethyl undecanoate, ethyl valerate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, acetic acid It may be selected from the group consisting of isoamyl, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, linalyl acetate, methyl decanoate, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, phenethyl butyrate, phenethyl octanoate, diethyl malate, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl levulinate, phenethyl formate, propyl acetate, ethyl trans-2-butenoate, ethyl trans-3-hexenoate, ethyl (methylthio)acetate, heptyl acetate, isoamyl isobutyrate, isoamyl isovalerate, isobutyl isobutyrate, methyl acetate, and phenethyl propionate.

[0055] The one or more additional VOCs can include one or more acids. At least about 0.09 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs can include one or more acids. The one or more acids can be selected from the group consisting of 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoic acid, butyric acid, decanoic acid, isobutyric acid, octanoic acid, propionic acid, isovaleric acid, valeric acid, hexanoic acid, and nonanoic acid.

[0056] The one or more additional VOCs may include one or more alcohols selected from the group consisting of 1-octanol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-nonanol, 2-phenylethanol, butyl alcohol, cis-3-hexen-1-ol, 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, amyl alcohol, butanol, hexanol, isoamyl alcohol, isobutanol, and propanol.

[0057] The one or more additional VOCs may include one or more aldehydes or ketones. Less than about 0.004% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs may include one or more aldehydes or ketones. The one or more aldehydes or ketones may be selected from the group consisting of 1,1-diethoxyethane, 2,3-pentanedione, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, 2-nonanone, 2-undecanone, acetaldehyde, acetoin, benzaldehyde, butyraldehyde, cinnamaldehyde, damascenone, furfural, isovaleraldehyde, maltol, nonanal, trans-2-hexen-1-al, isobutyraldehyde, salicylaldehyde, 2-heptanone, acetophenone, methional, valeraldehyde, propionaldehyde, and p-anisaldehyde.

[0058] The one or more additional VOCs may include one or more terpenes or isoprenoids. Less than about 0.002% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs may include one or more terpenes or isoprenoids. The one or more terpenes or isoprenoids may be selected from the group consisting of 3-carene, 4-carbomethane, 4-ethylguaiacol, alpha-ionone, a-phellandrene, (-)alpha-pinene, a-terpineol, beta-ionone, (-)beta-pinene, carvone, (-)cis-rose oxide, citronellol, gamma-terpinene, limonene, linalool, linalool oxide, myrcene, myrtenol, p-cymene, farnesol, geraniol, geranylacetone, and eucalyptol.

[0059] The one or more additional VOCs may include one or more phenols, which may be selected from the group consisting of 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, 4-ethylphenol, eugenol, guaiacol, and p-cresol.

[0060] The one or more additional VOCs may include one or more lactones. The one or more lactones may be selected from the group consisting of delta-decalactone, gamma-decalactone, whiskey lactone, and gamma-nonalactone.

[0061] The one or more additional VOCs can include one or more thiols. The one or more thiols can include dimethyl sulfide.

[0062] The one or more additional VOCs may include one or more ethers. At least about 0.067 wt.% of the one or more VOCs may include one or more ethers. The one or more ethers may include vanillyl ethyl ether.

[0063] The one or more additional VOCs may comprise at least five compounds selected from the group consisting of 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, a-terpineol, benzaldehyde, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, butanol, butyl acetate, diethyl succinate, ethyl acetate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl laurate, ethyl myristate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl valerate, furfural, gamma-decalactone, isoamyl alcohol, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutanol, isobutyl acetate, limonene, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, myrcene, p-cresol, p-cymene, phenethyl butyrate, and whiskey lactone.

[0064] The one or more additional VOCs may include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2,3-pentanedione, acetaldehyde, amyl alcohol, butyl formate, butyric acid, cinnamaldehyde, ethyl isobutyrate, eugenol, gamma-terpinene, linalool oxide, maltol, and propanol.

[0065] The one or more additional VOCs may include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-nonanone, 3-carene, 4-carbomethane, 4-ethylphenol, delta-decalactone, ethyl heptanoate, guaiacol, isoamyl acetate, linalool, and linalyl acetate.

[0066] One or more additional VOCs may be: 1,1-diethoxyethane, 1-octanol, 2-heptanone, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, 2-undecanone, 4-ethylguaiacol, acetoin, acetophenone, amyl butyrate, a-phellandrene, a-pinene, benzyl acetate, butyraldehyde, carvone, citronellol, damascenone, decanoic acid, diethyl malate, dimethyl sulfide, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl palmitate, ethyl trans-2-butenoate, ethyl undecanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, farnesol, gamma- The surfactant may include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of nonalactone, geraniol, geranyl acetone, hexanoic acid, hexanol, isoamyl isovalerate, isobutyl isobutyrate, isobutyraldehyde, isobutyric acid, isovaleraldehyde, isovaleric acid, methional, methyl decanoate, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, myrtenol, nonanal, nonanoic acid, octanoic acid, p-anisaldehyde, phenethyl formate, phenethyl octanoate, propionaldehyde, propionic acid, propyl acetate, salicylaldehyde, trans-2-hexen-1-al, valeraldehyde, valeric acid, and vanillyl ethyl ether.

[0067] One or more additional VOCs may be 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2,3-pentanedione, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, 3-carene, acetaldehyde, amyl alcohol, α-terpineol, benzaldehyde, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, butanol, butyl acetate, cinnamaldehyde, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, ethyl acetate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isovalerate, lactic acid The composition may include five or more compounds selected from the group consisting of ethyl laurate, ethyl myristate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl valerate, eugenol, furfural, gamma-decalactone, guaiacol, isoamyl alcohol, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutanol, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, maltol, methyl salicylate, myrcene, p-cresol, and whiskey lactone.

[0068] The one or more additional VOCs may comprise at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 1,1-diethoxyethane, 2-heptanone, 4-ethylguaiacol, acetoin, acetophenone, diethyl malate, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl trans-2-butenoate, ethyl undecanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, gamma-nonalactone, geraniol, isobutyraldehyde, methional, methyl octanoate, p-cymene, phenethyl butyrate, phenethyl formate, propanol, propyl acetate, and vanillyl ethyl ether.

[0069] The one or more additional VOCs may have less than about 95% identity to a VOC of the single reference whiskey. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include at least 61 additional VOCs, and no more than 60 of the additional VOCs are found in the single reference whiskey.

[0070] The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may further include one or more non-volatile compounds, which may include one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of mannose, valine, tyrosine, xylose, cinnamic acid, and 2-furoic acid. The one or more non-volatile compounds may include one or more of the following: ribose in an amount less than about 6 mg / L, fructose in an amount less than about 3.1 mg / L, vanillic acid in an amount less than about 10.3 mg / L, vanillin in an amount less than about 0.3 mg / L, syringaldehyde in an amount less than about 0.55 mg / L, sorbitol in an amount of at least about 5.8 mg / L, mannitol in an amount of at least about 7.8 mg / L, glucose in an amount of at least about 120 mg / L, syringic acid in an amount of at least about 7.5 mg / L, acetovanillone in an amount of at least about 0.43 mg / L, choline in an amount of at least about 2.8 mg / L, glucosamine in an amount of at least about 0.55 mg / L, citric acid in an amount of at least about 8.8 mg / L, and fumaric acid in an amount of at least about 0.65 mg / L.

[0071] The one or more non-volatile compounds may include kelp or a kelp extract. The kelp or kelp extract may be lamina kelp or a lamina kelp extract. The one or more non-volatile compounds may include glycerol, gum arabic, or glycerol and gum arabic.

[0072] The one or more non-volatile compounds may be 4-O-pentopyranosylpentopyranose, asamicaine A, catechin, chlorogenic acid, cinchonaine Ia, cinnamtannin A4, cinnamtannin B1, cyanidin 3-O-rutinoside, D(-)-amygdalin, digallic acid glycoside, digallic acid, ellagic acid, epicatechin, epicatechin-3-O-gallate, epigallocatechin, epigallocatechin gallate, eriodictyol, exifone, ferulic acid, gallic acid, gossypin, isorhamnetin, candelin A2, linoleic acid, luteolin, marbelloside A, na The non-volatile compounds may include ten or more compounds selected from the group consisting of: lingenin, oleic acid, palmitoleic acid, p-coumaroylquinic acid, pentagalloylglucose, phloretin, phloridzin, procyanidin A2, procyanidin B2, procyanidin C1, quercetin, quercetin glycoside, quercetin-3β-D-glucoside, rhamnazin-3-O-rutinoside, rutin, syringic acid, tannic acid, tetragalloylglucose, theasinesin A, tiliroside, trigalloylglucose, and vanillic acid. The one or more non-volatile compounds may include at least five compounds selected from the group consisting of D-glucuronic acid, fructose, glucose, lactic acid, malic acid, succinic acid, and tartaric acid. The one or more non-volatile compounds include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of acetovanillone, choline, fumaric acid, GABA, gallic acid, glucosamine, inositol, mannitol, mannose, proline, ribose, sorbitol, syringaldehyde, syringic acid, trans-ferulic acid, tyrosine, valine, vanillic acid, and vanillin. The one or more non-volatile compounds have less than about 60% identity to the non-volatile compounds in a single reference whiskey. A whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may contain 10 or more non-volatile compounds, with 9 or fewer non-volatile compounds found in a single reference whiskey.In some cases, whiskey-like alcoholic beverages may be contaminated with Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Brettanomyces spp., Lactobacillales, Saccharomyces spp., Acremonium strictum, Chrysonilia sitophila, Cladosporium oxysporum, Fusarium oxysporum, Mortierella alpina, Mucor plumbeus, Paecilomyces viridis, Penicillium chrysogenum, Penicillium citreonigrum, Penicillium decumbens, Penicillium purpurogenum, Trichoderma longibrachiatum, Trichoderma viride, Bacillomyces spp. Free from one or more of the following: Ticillium sariotae, mold, mildew, rot, insects, insect eggs, insect stains, rodent stains, mammalian waste, insect lecithin, hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen disulfide, 2,4,6-trichloroanisole, 2,4,6-tribromoanisole, aflatoxin, aldrin, dieldrin, hexachlorobenzene, chlordane, DDT, DDE, TDE, dimethylnitrosamine (nitrosodimethylamine), EDB, heptachlor, heptachlor epoxide, lindane, mercury, methanol, ethylene glycol, dichloromethane, and heavy metals.

[0073] In another aspect, this document features a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage that contains ethanol, water, and one or more non-volatile compounds, where the one or more non-volatile compounds include one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of mannose, valine, tyrosine, xylose, cinnamic acid, and 2-furoic acid.

[0074] The one or more non-volatile compounds may include one or more of the following: ribose in an amount less than about 6 mg / L, fructose in an amount less than about 3.1 mg / L, vanillic acid in an amount less than about 10.3 mg / L, vanillin in an amount less than about 0.3 mg / L, syringaldehyde in an amount less than about 0.55 mg / L, sorbitol in an amount of at least about 5.8 mg / L, mannitol in an amount of at least about 7.8 mg / L, glucose in an amount of at least about 120 mg / L, syringic acid in an amount of at least about 7.5 mg / L, acetovanillone in an amount of at least about 0.43 mg / L, choline in an amount of at least about 2.8 mg / L, glucosamine in an amount of at least about 0.55 mg / L, citric acid in an amount of at least about 8.8 mg / L, and fumaric acid in an amount of at least about 0.65 mg / L.

[0075] The one or more non-volatile compounds may include kelp or a kelp extract. The kelp or kelp extract may be lamina kelp or a lamina kelp extract. The one or more non-volatile compounds may include glycerol, gum arabic, or glycerol and gum arabic.

[0076] The one or more non-volatile compounds may be 4-O-pentopyranosylpentopyranose, asamicaine A, catechin, chlorogenic acid, cinchonaine Ia, cinnamtannin A4, cinnamtannin B1, cyanidin 3-O-rutinoside, D(-)-amygdalin, digallic acid glycoside, digallic acid, ellagic acid, epicatechin, epicatechin-3-O-gallate, epigallocatechin, epigallocatechin gallate, eriodictyol, exifone, ferulic acid, gallic acid, gossypin, isorhamnetin, candelin A2, linoleic acid, luteolin, marbelloside A, na The non-volatile compounds may include ten or more compounds selected from the group consisting of: lingenin, oleic acid, palmitoleic acid, p-coumaroylquinic acid, pentagalloylglucose, phloretin, phloridzin, procyanidin A2, procyanidin B2, procyanidin C1, quercetin, quercetin glycoside, quercetin-3β-D-glucoside, rhamnazin-3-O-rutinoside, rutin, syringic acid, tannic acid, tetragalloylglucose, theasinesin A, tiliroside, trigalloylglucose, and vanillic acid. The one or more non-volatile compounds may include at least five compounds selected from the group consisting of D-glucuronic acid, fructose, glucose, lactic acid, malic acid, succinic acid, and tartaric acid. The one or more non-volatile compounds include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of acetovanillone, choline, fumaric acid, GABA, gallic acid, glucosamine, inositol, mannitol, mannose, proline, ribose, sorbitol, syringaldehyde, syringic acid, trans-ferulic acid, tyrosine, valine, vanillic acid, and vanillin. The one or more non-volatile compounds have less than about 60% identity to the non-volatile compounds in a single reference whiskey. A whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may contain 10 or more non-volatile compounds, with 9 or fewer non-volatile compounds found in a single reference whiskey.In some cases, whiskey-like alcoholic beverages may be contaminated with Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Brettanomyces spp., Lactobacillales, Saccharomyces spp., Acremonium strictum, Chrysonilia sitophila, Cladosporium oxysporum, Fusarium oxysporum, Mortierella alpina, Mucor plumbeus, Paecilomyces viridis, Penicillium chrysogenum, Penicillium citreonigrum, Penicillium decumbens, Penicillium purpurogenum, Trichoderma longibrachiatum, Trichoderma viride, Bacillomyces spp. Free from one or more of the following: Ticillium sariotae, mold, mildew, rot, insects, insect eggs, insect stains, rodent stains, mammalian waste, insect lecithin, hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen disulfide, 2,4,6-trichloroanisole, 2,4,6-tribromoanisole, aflatoxin, aldrin, dieldrin, hexachlorobenzene, chlordane, DDT, DDE, TDE, dimethylnitrosamine (nitrosodimethylamine), EDB, heptachlor, heptachlor epoxide, lindane, mercury, methanol, ethylene glycol, dichloromethane, and heavy metals.

[0077] In another aspect, this specification features a method for making a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage. The method may include providing an aqueous solution and adding ingredients to the aqueous solution, including ethanol, a tannin source, a plurality of oak pieces or oak extract, non-volatile compounds including sugars or sugar alcohols and acids, and one or more additional VOCs, where the one or more additional VOCs include esters, alcohols, aldehydes or ketones, or both, and terpenes or isoprenoids, or both. The non-volatile compounds may include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of mannose, valine, tyrosine, xylose, cinnamic acid, and 2-furoic acid. The ingredients may further include kelp or kelp extract. The kelp may be Laminaria kelp. The kelp extract may be added in an amount of 0.1% to about 0.3% (v / v). The ingredients may further include glycerol, gum arabic, or glycerol and gum arabic. The one or more additional VOCs may include 4-ethylphenol.In some cases, one or more additional VOCs may be citronellol, eugenol, guaiacol, hexanol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, isobutyl acetate, isovaleraldehyde, 1,1-diethoxyethane, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl laurate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, propanol, 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-heptanone, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-nonanone, 2-undecanone, acetophenone, benzaldehyde, butyl acetate, cinnamaldehyde, ethyl benzoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, trans-2- The tannin source is free of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ethyl butenoate, ethyl undecanoate, furfural, heptyl acetate, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl isovalerate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyraldehyde, limonene, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, phenethyl butyrate, propyl acetate, salicylic aldehyde, 1-octanol, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, ethyl salicylate, ethyl valerate, farnesol, gamma-terpinene, geraniol, geranyl acetone, phenethyl formate, diethyl succinate, myrtenol, methyl decanoate, nonanal, nonanoic acid, and valeraldehyde. The tannin source may be tannin powder.

[0078] In another aspect, this description features a method for producing an oak extract. The method can include combining a plurality of oak pieces with ethanol, incubating the plurality of oak pieces and ethanol for a period of time to produce an oak extract mixture, and removing solids from the oak extract mixture to produce the oak extract. The plurality of oak pieces can include ground oak. The period of time can be from about 12 hours to about 2 days. The plurality of oak pieces can be combined with ethanol at a ratio of about 2% to about 4% (m / v).

[0079] This specification also features a method for producing a kelp extract. The method can include combining a plurality of kelp pieces with ethanol, incubating the plurality of kelp pieces and ethanol for a period of time to produce a kelp extract mixture, and removing solids from the kelp extract mixture to produce the kelp extract. The kelp can be Laminaria kelp. The period of time can be from about 1 hour to about 5 hours. The plurality of kelp pieces can be wet. The plurality of kelp pieces can be combined with ethanol in a ratio of about 25% to about 35% (m / v).

[0080] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for making a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage, comprising: mixing water, one or more acids, one or more sugars, one or more sugar alcohols, one or more tannin components, one or more flavorings, ethanol, and an alcoholic beverage containing 1,1-diethoxyethane, 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2,3-pentadione, 2-heptanone, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, 3-carene, 4-ethylguaiacol, acetaldehyde, acetoin, acetophenone, amyl alcohol, α-terpineol, benzaldehyde, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, butanol, butyl acetate, cinnamaldehyde, delta-decalactone, diethyl malate, diethyl succinate, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl acetate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl malate, ethyl malate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl malate, ethyl hexano ... In one embodiment, the method includes combining five or more additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of ethanol, ethyl laurate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl trans-2-butenoate, ethyl undecanoate, ethyl valerate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, eugenol, furfural, gamma-decalactone, gamma-nonalactone, geraniol, guaiacol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutanol, isobutyl acetate, isobutyraldehyde, limonene, linalool, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, maltol, methional, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, myrcene, p-cresol, p-cymene, phenethyl butyrate, phenethyl formate, propanol, propyl acetate, vanillyl ethyl ether, and whiskey lactone. The one or more acids may include tartaric acid, vanillic acid, syringic acid, malic acid, succinic acid, and lactic acid. The one or more sugars may include ribose, fructose, and glucose. The one or more sugar alcohols may include mannitol and inositol. The one or more tannin components may include gallic acid. The one or more flavorings may include vanillin and syringaldehyde. The additional VOC may include 4-ethylphenol.In some cases, additional VOCs are citronellol, eugenol, guaiacol, hexanol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, isobutyl acetate, isovaleraldehyde, 1,1-diethoxyethane, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl laurate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, propanol, 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-heptanone, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-nonanone, 2-undecanone, acetophenone, benzaldehyde, butyl acetate, cinnamaldehyde, ethyl benzoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, trans-2-butyl methyl benzoate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl phenylacet ... The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage does not contain one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of ethyl benzoate, ethyl undecanoate, furfural, heptyl acetate, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl isovalerate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyraldehyde, limonene, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, phenethyl butyrate, propyl acetate, salicylic aldehyde, 1-octanol, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, ethyl salicylate, ethyl valerate, farnesol, gamma-terpinene, geraniol, geranyl acetone, phenethyl formate, diethyl succinate, myrtenol, methyl decanoate, nonanal, nonanoic acid, and valeraldehyde. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may contain one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of mannose, valine, tyrosine, xylose, cinnamic acid, and 2-furoic acid. In another aspect, this document features a method of making a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage, including combining ingredients including water, ethanol, and five or more additional VOCs, where at least five of the five or more additional VOCs are provided as separate ingredients. The ingredients may include 10 or more additional VOCs, where at least 10 of the 10 or more additional VOCs are provided as separate ingredients. The ingredients may include 15 or more additional VOCs, where at least 15 of the 15 or more additional VOCs are provided as separate ingredients. The ingredients may include 20 or more additional VOCs, where at least 20 of the 20 or more additional VOCs are provided as separate ingredients.The ingredients may further include non-volatile compounds (e.g., one or more non-volatile compounds). The non-volatile compounds may include sugars or sugar alcohols, acids, pH-adjusting salts, nucleic acid bases or nucleotide monophosphates, amino acids or derivatives thereof, or combinations thereof. The acids may include tartaric acid, vanillic acid, syringic acid, malic acid, succinic acid, lactic acid, or combinations thereof. The sugars or sugar alcohols may include ribose, fructose, glucose, mannitol, inositol, or combinations thereof. The pH-adjusting salts may include potassium hydroxide. The nucleic acid bases or nucleotide monophosphates may include adenine, guanine, guanosine monophosphate, inosine monophosphate, or combinations thereof. The amino acids or derivatives may include leucine, phenylalanine, methionine, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), tyrosine, serine, aspartic acid, glucosamine, histidine, lysine, isoleucine, carnitine, tryptophan, proline, valine, β-alanine, threonine, glutamine, asparagine, glutamic acid, cysteine, arginine, ornithine, trans 4-hydroxy-L-proline, citrulline, tyramine, or combinations thereof. The non-volatile compounds may include a colorant. The non-volatile compounds may include an emulsifier. The non-volatile compounds may include gum arabic. The non-volatile compounds may include at least one non-volatile compound not present in the corresponding conventional alcoholic beverage. The non-volatile compounds may not include at least one non-volatile compound present in the corresponding conventional alcoholic beverage. The one or more additional VOCs may include at least one VOC not present in the corresponding conventional alcoholic beverage. The one or more additional VOCs may be free of at least one VOC present in the corresponding conventional alcoholic beverage. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may be any of the whiskey-like alcoholic beverages described herein.

[0081] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for making a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage, comprising: providing a composition comprising ethanol, water, and one or more additional VOCs, wherein at least one of the one or more additional VOCs is present at a concentration at least about twice that of the corresponding conventional whiskey; and adding ethanol, water, or a combination thereof to the composition such that the concentration of the at least one additional VOC is reduced to approximately the concentration of the same VOC in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more additional VOCs may include at least one VOC not present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more additional VOCs may not include at least one VOC present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may further include one or more non-volatile compounds, wherein the one or more non-volatile compounds include at least one non-volatile compound not present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may further include one or more non-volatile compounds, wherein the one or more non-volatile compounds do not include at least one non-volatile compound present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more additional VOCs may be present in the composition at a concentration at least about 5 times the concentration of the same VOC in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more additional VOCs may be present in the composition at a concentration at least about 10 times the concentration of the same VOC in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more additional VOCs may be present in the composition at a concentration at least about 15 times the concentration of the same VOC in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more additional VOCs may be present in the composition at a concentration at least about 20 times the concentration of the same VOC in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The composition may include five or more additional VOCs, and at least five of the five or more additional VOCs are present at a concentration at least about 5 times the concentration of the same VOC in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The total amount (mg / L) of the one or more additional VOCs in the composition may be more than five times the total amount (mg / L) of the same VOC in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage after the addition step may be any of the whiskey-like alcoholic beverages described herein.

[0082] In another aspect, the present disclosure also provides a method for making a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage, comprising: providing a composition comprising ethanol, water, and one or more additional non-volatile compounds, wherein at least one of the one or more non-volatile compounds is present at a concentration at least about twice that of the corresponding conventional whiskey; and adding ethanol, water, or a combination thereof to the composition such that the concentration of the at least one non-volatile compound is reduced to approximately the concentration of the same non-volatile compound in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more non-volatile compounds may include at least one non-volatile compound not present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more non-volatile compounds may not include at least one non-volatile compound present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may further include one or more additional VOCs, wherein the one or more additional VOCs include at least one VOC not present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may further include one or more additional VOCs, wherein the one or more additional VOCs do not include at least one VOC present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. One or more non-volatile compounds may be present in the composition at a concentration at least about 5 times the concentration of the same non-volatile compounds in a corresponding conventional whiskey. One or more non-volatile compounds may be present in the composition at a concentration at least about 10 times the concentration of the same non-volatile compounds in a corresponding conventional whiskey. One or more non-volatile compounds may be present in the composition at a concentration at least about 15 times the concentration of the same non-volatile compounds in a corresponding conventional whiskey. One or more non-volatile compounds may be present in the composition at a concentration at least about 20 times the concentration of the same non-volatile compounds in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The composition may include five or more non-volatile compounds, at least five of the five or more non-volatile compounds being present at a concentration at least about 5 times the concentration of the same non-volatile compounds in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The total amount (mg / L) of one or more non-volatile compounds in the composition may be more than five times the total amount (mg / L) of the same non-volatile compounds in a corresponding conventional whiskey.The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage after the adding step can be any of the whiskey-like alcoholic beverages described herein.

[0083] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for making a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage concentrate, comprising combining ethanol, water, and one or more additional VOCs, wherein at least one of the one or more additional VOCs is present at a concentration at least about twice that of the corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more additional VOCs may include at least one VOC not present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more additional VOCs may not include at least one VOC present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage concentrate may further include one or more non-volatile compounds, wherein the one or more non-volatile compounds include at least one non-volatile compound not present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage concentrate may further include one or more non-volatile compounds, wherein the one or more non-volatile compounds do not include at least one non-volatile compound present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more additional VOCs may be present in the concentrate at a concentration at least about five times that of the same VOC in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more additional VOCs may be present in the concentrate at a concentration at least about 10 times that of the same VOC in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more additional VOCs may be present in the concentrate at a concentration at least about 15 times that of the same VOC in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more additional VOCs may be present in the concentrate at a concentration at least about 20 times that of the same VOC in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The concentrate may contain five or more additional VOCs, at least five of the five or more additional VOCs being present at a concentration at least about 5 times that of the same VOC in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The total amount (mg / L) of the one or more additional VOCs in the concentrate may be more than five times that of the same VOC in a corresponding conventional whiskey. When the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage concentrate is diluted into a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage, the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may be any of the whiskey-like alcoholic beverages described herein.

[0084] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for making a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage concentrate, comprising combining ethanol, water, and one or more non-volatile compounds, wherein at least one of the one or more non-volatile compounds is present at a concentration at least about twice that of the same non-volatile compound in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more non-volatile compounds may include at least one non-volatile compound not present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more non-volatile compounds may not include at least one non-volatile compound present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage concentrate may further include one or more additional VOCs, wherein the one or more additional VOCs include at least one VOC not present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage concentrate may further include one or more additional VOCs, wherein the one or more additional VOCs do not include at least one VOC present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more non-volatile compounds may be present in the concentrate at a concentration at least about five times that of the same non-volatile compound in the corresponding conventional whiskey. One or more non-volatile compounds may be present in the concentrate at a concentration at least about 10 times that of the same non-volatile compounds in a corresponding conventional whiskey. One or more non-volatile compounds may be present in the concentrate at a concentration at least about 15 times that of the same non-volatile compounds in a corresponding conventional whiskey. One or more non-volatile compounds may be present in the concentrate at a concentration at least about 20 times that of the same non-volatile compounds in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The concentrate may contain five or more non-volatile compounds, at least five of which are present at a concentration at least about 5 times that of the same non-volatile compounds in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The total amount (mg / L) of one or more non-volatile compounds in the concentrate may be more than five times that of the same non-volatile compounds in a corresponding conventional whiskey. When a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage is diluted into a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage, the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may be any of the whiskey-like alcoholic beverages described herein.

[0085] In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage concentrate containing ethanol, water, and one or more additional VOCs, wherein at least one of the one or more additional VOCs is present at a concentration at least about twice that of the corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more additional VOCs may include at least one VOC not present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more additional VOCs may not include at least one VOC present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage concentrate may further include one or more non-volatile compounds, wherein the one or more non-volatile compounds include at least one non-volatile compound not present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage concentrate may further include one or more non-volatile compounds, wherein the one or more non-volatile compounds do not include at least one non-volatile compound present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more additional VOCs may be present in the concentrate at a concentration at least about five times that of the same VOC in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more additional VOCs may be present in the concentrate at a concentration at least about 10 times that of the same VOC in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more additional VOCs may be present in the concentrate at a concentration at least about 15 times that of the same VOC in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more additional VOCs may be present in the concentrate at a concentration at least about 20 times that of the same VOC in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The concentrate may contain five or more additional VOCs, at least five of the five or more additional VOCs being present at a concentration at least about 5 times that of the same VOC in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The total amount (mg / L) of the one or more additional VOCs in the concentrate may be more than five times that of the same VOC in a corresponding conventional whiskey. When the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage concentrate is diluted into a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage, the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may be any of the whiskey-like alcoholic beverages described herein.

[0086] In another aspect, the present disclosure also provides a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage containing ethanol, water, and one or more non-volatile compounds, wherein at least one of the one or more non-volatile compounds is present at a concentration at least about twice that of the same non-volatile compound in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more non-volatile compounds may include at least one non-volatile compound not present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more non-volatile compounds may not include at least one non-volatile compound present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage concentrate may further include one or more additional VOCs, wherein the one or more additional VOCs include at least one VOC not present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverage concentrate may further include one or more additional VOCs, wherein the one or more additional VOCs do not include at least one VOC present in the corresponding conventional whiskey. The one or more non-volatile compounds may be present in the concentrate at a concentration at least about five times that of the same non-volatile compound in the corresponding conventional whiskey. One or more non-volatile compounds may be present in the concentrate at a concentration at least about 10 times that of the same non-volatile compounds in a corresponding conventional whiskey. One or more non-volatile compounds may be present in the concentrate at a concentration at least about 15 times that of the same non-volatile compounds in a corresponding conventional whiskey. One or more non-volatile compounds may be present in the concentrate at a concentration at least about 20 times that of the same non-volatile compounds in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The concentrate may contain five or more non-volatile compounds, and at least five of the five or more additional non-volatile compounds may be present at a concentration at least about 5 times that of the same non-volatile compounds in a corresponding conventional whiskey. The total amount (mg / L) of one or more non-volatile compounds in the concentrate may be more than five times that of the same non-volatile compounds in a corresponding conventional whiskey. When the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage concentrate is diluted into a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage, the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may be any of the whiskey-like alcoholic beverages described herein.

[0087] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains.Although the present invention can be carried out using methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein, suitable methods and materials are described below.All publications, patent applications, patents, and other references mentioned herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety.In the event of any conflict, the present specification, including definitions, shall control.In addition, the materials, methods, and examples are merely illustrative and are not intended to be limiting.

[0088] The details of one or more embodiments of the invention are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, objects, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description and the claims. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0089] Detailed Description Provided herein are whiskey-like alcoholic beverages (also referred to as "whiskey replicas") and methods for producing whiskey-like alcoholic beverages by combining water and ethanol with individual volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and non-volatile organic compounds. The whiskey-like alcoholic beverages described herein have characteristics, including the taste, aroma, mouthfeel, and appearance, of conventionally produced whiskey, and are intended to be consumed and enjoyed in the same manner as conventional whiskey.

[0090] As used herein, the terms "traditional" and "reference" whiskey refer to whiskey produced through a standard distillation process involving fermentation of grains such as barley, rye, corn, and wheat.

[0091] The following standards for information on conventionally produced whiskey and spirits are set forth in 27 CFR § 5.22:

[0092] "Neutral spirits" or "alcohol" are distilled spirits made from any ingredients at or above 190° proof, and, if bottled, are bottled at at least 80° proof. "Grain spirits" are neutral spirits distilled from a fermented mash of grain and stored in oak vessels.

[0093] "Whiskey" means an alcoholic distillate from a fermented mash of grain produced at less than 190 proof, having the taste, aroma, and characteristics generally associated with whiskey, stored in oak vessels (corn whiskey need not be stored), and bottled at at least 80 proof, and includes mixtures of such distillates for which no specific standard of identity has been prescribed.

[0094] "Bourbon whiskey," "rye whiskey," "wheat whiskey," "malt whiskey," or "rye malt whiskey" is whiskey made from a fermented mash of at least 51 percent corn, rye, wheat, malted barley, or malted rye grain, respectively, at or below 160° proof and stored in charred new oak vessels at or below 125° proof. "Corn whiskey" is whiskey made from a fermented mash of at least 80 percent corn grain at or below 160° proof, and if stored in oak vessels, is stored in used or uncharred new oak vessels at or below 125° proof and is not treated with charred wood in any manner. Whiskey conforming to the above criteria stored in the aforementioned oak vessel types for a period of two years or more is called "straight" whiskey. "Straight whiskey" includes a blend of straight whiskeys of the same type produced in the same state.

[0095] "Whiskey distilled from bourbon (rye, wheat, malt, or rye-malt) mash" means whiskey produced in the United States from a fermented mash of at least 51 percent corn, rye, wheat, malted barley, or malted rye grain, respectively, at not more than 160 proof and stored in used oak vessels, and includes blends of such whiskeys of the same type. Whiskey that conforms to the information standards for corn whiskey must be called corn whiskey.

[0096] "Scotch whisky" is whisky that is the distinctive product of Scotland and is produced in Scotland in accordance with United Kingdom laws regulating the production of Scotch whisky for consumption in the United Kingdom.

[0097] "Irish whisky" means whisky that is a distinctive product of Ireland manufactured in either the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland in accordance with legislation regulating the manufacture of Irish whisky for home consumption, provided that if such product is a mixture of whiskies, such mixture is "blended Irish whisky" (Irish whisky-blend).

[0098] "Canadian whisky" means whisky that is a distinctive Canadian product produced in Canada in accordance with Canadian law regulating the production of Canadian whisky for consumption in Canada, provided that if such product is a mixture of whiskies, such mixture is a "blended Canadian whisky" (Canadian whisky-blend).

[0099] "Spirit whiskey" is a mixture of neutral spirits containing less than 20 percent by proof gallon of straight whiskey constituents, or whiskey, or at least 5 percent by proof gallon of straight whiskey and whiskey.

[0100] "Light whiskey" means whiskey manufactured in the United States after January 26, 1968, at 160 proof or higher and stored in new, uncharred oak vessels, including blends of such whiskeys. When "light whiskey" is blended with less than 20 percent straight whiskey by proof gallon, the blend shall be called "blended light whiskey" (light whiskey-blend).

[0101] "Blended whiskey" (whiskey-blend) is a mixture of whiskey or neutral spirits, either separately or in combination, containing at least 20 percent by proof gallon of straight whiskey or a blend of straight whiskeys, without alcohol containing harmless added colorings, flavors, or blending ingredients. A blended whiskey containing at least 51 percent by proof gallon of one of the straight whiskey varieties is further referred to as that particular type of straight whiskey (e.g., "blended rye whiskey" (rye-whiskey-blend)).

[0102] A "blend of straight whiskeys" (blended straight whiskey) is a mixture of straight whiskeys that does not conform to the information standards for "straight whiskey." Products so designated may contain harmless colorings, flavorings, or blending ingredients as described in 27 CFR 5.23(a).

[0103] A "blend of straight whiskeys" (blended straight whiskey) consisting entirely of one of the straight whiskey varieties and not conforming to the standard for straight whiskey shall be further referred to as that specific variety of straight whiskey (e.g., "blended straight rye whiskey"). A "blend of straight whiskeys" consisting entirely of one of the straight whiskey varieties shall include straight whiskeys of the same variety produced in the same State or by the same owner within the same State, provided that such whiskeys contain harmless coloring, flavoring, or blending ingredients as described in 27 CFR 5.23(a).

[0104] Any innocuous coloring, flavoring, or blending ingredient permitted by this section shall not include neutral spirits or alcohol in their original state. Neutral spirits or alcohol may be declared only in a "blend of straight whiskeys" or a "blend of straight whiskeys consisting entirely of one of the types of straight whiskey" as the recognized flavor vehicle of the blending ingredient.

[0105] In some embodiments, the whiskey replica may include traditional whiskey, and thus the whiskey replica may be considered a "spirit whiskey" as defined above. In such embodiments, about 5 percent (and at least 5 percent) of the ethanol in the whiskey replica, per proof gallon, may be derived from neutral spirits, such as, for example, corn whiskey. For example, 5% to 10% (e.g., 5% to 6%, 6% to 7%, 7% to 8%, 8% to 9%, or 9% to 10%) of the ethanol in a whiskey replica that is a spirit whiskey, per proof gallon, may be derived from traditional neutral spirits.

[0106] A "proof gallon" is one gallon of spirits that is 50% alcohol at 60°F. So, for example, distilled spirits bottled at 80 proof (40% alcohol) would have 0.8 proof gallons per gallon of liquid. Therefore, an 80 proof spirits whiskey replica containing 5% ethanol from traditional whiskey on a proof gallon basis would contain 0.8 x 0.05 = 0.04 proof gallons = 1 gallon of 4 proof = 2% alcohol by volume (ABV) from traditional whiskey.

[0107] The whiskey replicas described herein may contain certain volatile and nonvolatile organic compounds. The terms "contain," "include," and "comprise" are used herein to indicate that a compound is present in the whiskey replica in an amount detectable using the methods described herein. The terms "lacks," "does not contain," "does not include," and "does not comprise" are used herein to indicate that a compound is not detectable in the whiskey replica using the methods described herein. The whiskey replicas provided herein can be distinguished from conventional whiskeys based on the combination of VOCs and nonvolatile organic compounds contained or not contained in the whiskey replica and / or the amount of a specific VOC or nonvolatile organic compound contained in the whiskey replica.

[0108] In some embodiments, the whiskey replica may consist of ingredients from a particular list or have a VOC content (or non-volatile compound content) consisting of VOCs or non-volatile compounds from a particular list. Additionally, the whiskey replica may consist essentially of ingredients from a particular list or have a VOC content (or non-volatile compound content) consisting essentially of VOCs or non-volatile compounds from a particular list. By "consisting essentially of," we mean that the whiskey replica contains the specified ingredients / VOCs / non-volatile compounds and may contain additional ingredients / VOCs / non-volatile compounds that do not physically affect the whiskey's basic and novel characteristics.

[0109] Various formulations of whiskey replicas are described herein. Generally, whiskey replicas include the following components or classes of components: a) A water source that is pure or has mineral content to improve its flavor; b) an ethanol source (e.g., distilled or fermented ethanol) at a concentration of about 20-100% by weight / volume; c) one or more additional VOCs, and d) one or more non-volatile compounds.

[0110] Water is the primary component of a whiskey replica and serves as the solvent for all other components. The ethanol component provides the alcohol content. VOCs can provide both aroma and flavor, including fruity, floral, earthy, herbal, oak, yeast, spicy, and / or mineral aromas and flavors. Non-volatile components can provide the whiskey replica's acidity, as well as much of the flavor, aftertaste, and mouthfeel sensations.

[0111] In some embodiments, the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage comprises water, ethanol, and (a) one or more additional VOCs (i.e., VOCs in addition to ethanol) where the one or more additional VOCs are not present in the corresponding reference whiskey; (b) one or more additional VOCs where the one or more additional VOCs are not included in the corresponding reference whiskey; (c) one or more non-volatile compounds where the one or more non-volatile compounds are not present in the corresponding reference whiskey; (d) one or more non-volatile compounds where the one or more non-volatile compounds are It may contain one or more non-volatile compounds that do not contain one or more non-volatile compounds present in the corresponding reference whiskey, or (e) any combination of (a), (b), (c), and (d) [(a) and (b); (a) and (c); (a) and (d); (b) and (c); (b) and (d); (c) and (d); (a), (b), and (c); (a), (b), and (d); (a), (c), and (d); (b), (c), and (d); or (a), (b), (c), and (d)].

[0112] Generally, the whiskey replicas provided herein can have an ethanol content ranging from about 30% v / v to about 80% v / v (e.g., about 30%, about 40%, about 43%, about 46%, about 49%, about 50%, about 55%, about 60%, about 65%, about 70%, about 30-40%, about 40-45%, about 45-50%, about 50-55%, about 55-60%, about 60-65%, about 65-70%, or about 70-80% v / v).

[0113] However, it should be noted that the ethanol component may be omitted to produce a "non-alcoholic" version of the whiskey replica. In such ethanol-free embodiments, the ethanol may essentially be replaced with water, but adjustments may be required to adjust the amount of additional VOCs and non-volatile components to produce a whiskey replica with the "feel" of traditional whiskey.

[0114] Additional VOCs present in whiskey replicas can include compounds that fall into several categories, including esters, acids, alcohols, aldehydes / ketones, terpenes / isoprenoids, phenols, lactones, amines / pyrazines, sulfur-containing compounds (e.g., thiols, thiazoles, and / or sulfides), ethers, furans, and / or acetals. In some embodiments, for example, whiskey replicas can contain VOCs that include esters, acids, alcohols, in addition to ethanol, aldehydes, ketones, or both, terpenes, isoprenoids, or both, phenols, lactones, and amines, pyrazines, or both.

[0115] Esters including ethyl, methyl, and acetate esters can impart fruity and floral notes to alcoholic beverages. In some embodiments, esters that may be used in whiskey replicas include, but are not limited to, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylbutyl isovalerate, 2-phenylethyl acetate, amyl butyrate, benzyl acetate, butyl acetate, butyl formate, butyl isovalerate, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, diethyl succinate, ethyl acetate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl laurate, ethyl myristate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl palmitate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl salicylate, ethyl undecanoate, ethyl valerate, 2-methyl butyl acet ... The methyl isobutyl acetate may include one or more of ethyl butyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, linalyl acetate, methyl decanoate, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, phenethyl butyrate, phenethyl octanoate, diethyl malate, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl levulinate, phenethyl formate, propyl acetate, ethyl trans-2-butenoate, ethyl trans-3-hexenoate, ethyl (methylthio)acetate, heptyl acetate, isoamyl isobutyrate, isoamyl isovalerate, isobutyl isobutyrate, methyl acetate, phenethyl propionate, and any combination thereof.In some embodiments, esters that may be used in whiskey replicas include, but are not limited to, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylbutyl isovalerate, 2-phenylethyl acetate, 3-methylthiohexyl acetate, allyl heptanoate, amyl butyrate, anisyl acetate, anisyl butyrate, benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate, benzyl butyrate, benzyl formate, benzyl propionate, butyl acetate, butyl butyryl lactate, butyl formate, butyl isovalerate, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, cis-3-hexenyl butyrate. cis-3-hexenyl valerate, diethyl malate, diethyl succinate, ethyl 2-trans-4-cis-decadienoate, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl acetate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl laurate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl palmitate, ethyl phenylacetate, propyl Ethyl benzoate, Ethyl salicylate, Ethyl trans-2-butenoate, Ethyl trans-3-hexenoate, Ethyl undecanoate, Ethyl valerate, Ethyl (methylthio)acetate, Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, Heptyl acetate, Hexyl 3-methylbutanoate, Hexyl acetate, Hexyl isobutyrate, Isoamyl acetate, Isoamyl cinnamate, Isoamyl hexanoate, Isoamyl isobutyrate, Isoamyl isovalerate, Isoamyl octanoate, Isoamyl phenylacetate, Isobutyl acetate, Isobutyl isobutyrate, Propionate Examples of suitable esters include isobutyl phosphate, linalyl acetate, methionyl acetate (3-methylthio-propyl acetate), methyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, methyl benzoate, methyl cinnamate, methyl decanoate, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, phenethyl 2-methylbutyrate, phenethyl butyrate, phenethyl formate, phenethyl octanoate, phenethyl propionate, phenethyl tiglate, propyl acetate, propyl butyrate, propyl isovalerate, and any combination thereof. The ester(s) may constitute any suitable percentage of the additional VOC content.In some embodiments, for example, the ester(s) may comprise about 0.1% to about 95% by weight (e.g., about 0.1% to about 0.5%, about 0.5% to about 1%, about 1% to about 2%, about 2% to about 5%, about 5% to about 10%, about 10% to about 20%, about 20% to about 25%, about 25% to about 30%, about 30% to about 40%, about 40% to about 50%, about 50% to about 60%, about 60% to about 70%, about 70% to about 80%, about 80% to about 90%, or about 90% to about 95% by weight) of the additional VOCs, which may include one or more esters. In some embodiments, for example, at least about 24% by weight (e.g., at least about 25%, 26%, 27%, 28%, 29%, 30%, 32%, 34%, 36%, 38%, 40%, 43%, 45%, 48%, 50%, 53%, 55%, 58%, or 60% by weight) of the additional VOCs can comprise one or more esters.

[0116] Acids can impart a "sour" or "fermented" flavor that may be important to the general character of alcoholic beverages. In some embodiments, acids that may be included in the whiskey replica include, but are not limited to, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoic acid, butyric acid, decanoic acid, isobutyric acid, octanoic acid, propionic acid, isovaleric acid, valeric acid, hexanoic acid, nonanoic acid, and any combination thereof. The acid(s) may constitute any suitable proportion of the additional VOC content. In some embodiments, for example, the acid(s) may comprise one or more acids, from about 0.0003% to about 95% by weight (e.g., from about 0.0003% to about 0.0005% by weight, from about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, from about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, from about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, from about 0.1% to about 0. 5% by mass, about 0.5% to about 1% by mass, about 1% to about 2% by mass, about 2% to about 5% by mass, about 5% to about 10% by mass, about 10% to about 15% by mass, about 15% to about 20% by mass, about 20% to about 25% by mass %, about 25% to about 30%, about 30% to about 35%, about 30% to about 50%, about 50% to about 70%, about 70% to about 90%, or about 70% to about 95% by weight). In some embodiments, for example, at least about 0.09% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%, 10%, 12%, 15%, 16%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 24%, 26%, or 28% by weight) of the additional VOCs can comprise one or more esters. In some embodiments, the additional VOCs can be free of acids.

[0117] Alcohol can contribute various flavor components to alcoholic beverages, including banana, spice, grassy, and oxidized notes. Alcohol can also be important for rounding out the general aroma of the alcoholic beverage, as well as adding some weight to the palate. In some embodiments, alcohols that may be present in the whiskey replicas provided herein include, but are not limited to, 1-octanol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-nonanol, 2-phenylethanol, butyl alcohol, cis-3-hexen-1-ol, 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, amyl alcohol, butanol, hexanol, isoamyl alcohol, isobutanol, propanol, and any combination thereof. In some embodiments, alcohols that may be present in the whiskey replicas provided herein include, but are not limited to, 1-decanol, 1-octanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-heptanol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-nonanol, 2-phenylethanol, amyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, butanol, butyl alcohol, cis-3-hexen-1-ol, cis-5-octen-1-ol, cis-6-nonen-1-ol, DL-3-methyl-2-butanol, hexanol, isoamyl alcohol, isobutanol, propanol, and any combination thereof. The alcohol(s) may constitute any suitable proportion of the additional VOC content. In some embodiments, for example, about 1% to about 99% by weight (e.g., about 1% to about 3% by weight, about 3% to about 5% by weight, about 5% to about 10% by weight, about 10% to about 20% by weight, about 20% to about 25% by weight, about 25% to about 30% by weight, about 30% to about 40% by weight, about 40% to about 50% by weight, about 50% to about 60% by weight, about 60% to about 70% by weight, about 70% to about 80% by weight, about 80% to about 90% by weight, or about 90% to about 95% by weight) of the additional VOCs may comprise one or more alcohols. In some embodiments, at least about 28% by weight (e.g., at least about 30%, 32%, 34%, 36%, 38%, 40%, 42%, or 44% by weight) of the additional VOCs may comprise one or more alcohols.

[0118] Aldehydes and ketones can also provide flavors important to the general character of alcoholic beverages: for example, acetaldehyde is a by-product of alcoholic fermentation and imparts a wine-like, oxidized aroma, diacetyl is a by-product of malolactic fermentation and provides a buttery flavor, and sotolon can provide a maple-like aroma. Non-limiting examples of aldehydes / ketones that may be used in the whiskey replicas provided herein include 1,1-diethoxyethane, 2,3-pentanedione, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, 2-nonanone, 2-undecanone, acetaldehyde, acetoin, benzaldehyde, cinnamaldehyde, damascenone, furfural, isovaleraldehyde, maltol, nonanal, trans-2-hexen-1-al, isobutyraldehyde, salicylaldehyde, 2-heptanone, acetophenone, methional, valeraldehyde, propionaldehyde, p-anisaldehyde, butyraldehyde, and any combination thereof. In some embodiments, aldhdye / ketones that may be used in the whiskey replicas provided herein include, but are not limited to, 3-ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopentenolone-1-one (ethylcyclopentenolone), 1,1-diethoxyethane, 2,3-pentanedione, 2-acetyl-1-methylpyrrole, 2-heptanone, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, 2-nonanone, 2-undecanone, 3-phenylpropanal, 5-methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, The hydroxybenzoates may include acetoin, acetophenone, benzaldehyde, butyraldehyde, cinnamaldehyde, cuminaldehyde, damascenone, decanal, furfural, isobutyraldehyde, isovaleraldehyde, maltol, methional, methyl beta-naphthyl ketone, methyl cyclopentenolone, methyl-2-pyrrolyl ketone, nonanal, octanal, p-anisaldehyde, phenylacetaldehyde, propionaldehyde, salicylic aldehyde, trans-2-hexen-1-al, valeraldehyde, and any combination thereof.The aldehyde(s) / ketone(s) can comprise any suitable percentage of the additional VOC content. In some embodiments, for example, about 0.0005% to about 80% by weight of the additional VOC (e.g., about 0.0005% to about 0.001%, about 0.001% to about 0.005%, about 0.005% to about 0.01%, about 0.01% to about 0.05%, about 0.05% to about 0.1%, about 0.1% to about 0.5%, about 0.5% to about 1%, about 1% to about 2%, about 2% to about 5%, about 5% to about 6%, about 6% to about 8%, about 8% to about 9%, about 9% to about 10%, about 9% to about 11%, about 9% to about 12%, about 9% to about 13%, about 9% to about 15%, about 9% to about 16%, about 9% to about 18%, about 9% to about 19%, about 9% to about 20%, about 9% to about 22%, about 9% to about 25%, about 9% to about 26%, about 9% to about 28%, about 9% to about 29 ... From about 10% to about 15%, from about 15% to about 20%, from about 20% to about 25%, from about 25% to about 30%, from about 30% to about 35%, from about 30% to about 36%, from about 30% to about 40%, from about 30% to about 50%, from about 40% to about 60%, from about 50% to about 70%, or from about 60% to about 80% by weight may comprise one or more aldehydes and / or ketones. In some embodiments, about 0.004% or less (e.g., less than about 0.005%, 0.004%, 0.003%, 0.002%, or 0.001%) of the additional VOCs may comprise one or more aldehydes and / or ketones. In some embodiments, at least about 2.5% by weight (e.g., 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%, 9%, 10%, 13%, 15%, 18%, 20%, 23%, or 25% by weight) of the additional VOCs may include one or more aldehydes and / or ketones.

[0119] Terpenes and isoprenoids can impart various floral and herbaceous notes to alcoholic beverages. In some embodiments, the terpenes and isoprenoids that can be included in the whiskey replica provided herein include, but are not limited to, 3-carene, 4-carbomertenol, 4-ethylguaiacol, alpha-ionone, a-phellandrene, (-)alpha-pinene, a-terpineol, beta-ionone, (-)beta-pinene, carvone, (-)cis-rose-oxide, citronellol, gamma-terpinene, limonene, linalool, linalool oxide, myrcene, myrtenol, p-cymene, farnesol, geraniol, geranylacetone, eucalyptol, and any combination thereof. In some embodiments, terpenes and isoprenoids that may be included in the whiskey replicas provided herein include, but are not limited to, (1R)-(-)-myrtenal, 1,4-cineole, 3-carene, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran, 4-carbomethenol, 4-ethylguaiacol, alphaionone, a-phellandrene, a-pinene, a-terpineol, b-caryophyllene, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, carvacrol, carvone, cis-rose Oxide, citral, citronellal, citronellol, D-camphor, D-carvone, d-fenchone, eucalyptol, farnesol, gamma-terpinene, geraniol, geranylacetone undacadien, limonene, linalool, linalool oxide, L-menthyl acetate, myrcene, myrtenol, nerolidol, p,a-dimethylstyrene, p-cymene, perillaldehyde, tetrahydrolinalool, thymol, valencene, and any combination thereof. The terpene(s) / isoprenoid(s) may comprise any suitable proportion of the additional VOC content.In some embodiments, for example, about 0.0003% to about 90% by weight of the additional VOC (e.g., about 0.0003% to about 0.0005% by weight, about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight, about 0.5% to about 1% by weight, ... % to about 2% by weight, about 2% to about 4% by weight, about 4% to about 6% by weight, about 6% to about 8% by weight, about 8% to about 10% by weight, about 10% to about 15% by weight, about 15% to about 20% by weight, about 20% to about 30% by weight, about 30% to about 40% by weight, about 40% to about 50% by weight, about 50% to about 55% by weight, about 50% to about 70% by weight, or about 70% to about 90% by weight may contain one or more terpenes / isoprenoids. In some embodiments, at least about 0.07% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4%, 0.5%, 0.6%, 0.7%, 0.8%, 0.9%, 1%, 1.2%, or 1.5% by weight) of the additional VOCs may comprise one or more terpenes / isoprenoids. In some embodiments, less than about 0.002% by weight (e.g., less than about 0.001%, 0.0008%, or 0.0005% by weight) of the additional VOCs may comprise one or more terpenes / isoprenoids.

[0120] Phenols can impart smoky and earthy notes that may be found in alcoholic beverages as a result of exposure to oak. Examples of phenols that may be used in the whiskey replicas described herein include, but are not limited to, 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, 4-ethylphenol, eugenol, guaiacol, p-cresol, and any combination thereof. In some embodiments, phenols that may be used in the whiskey replicas described herein include, but are not limited to, 2,4,6-trimethylphenol (mesitol), 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol (creosol), 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, 4-ethylphenol, eugenol, guaiacol, isoeugenol, p-cresol, and any combination thereof. The phenol(s) may constitute any suitable proportion of the additional VOC content. In some embodiments, the amount of additional VOCs ranges from about 0.00001% to about 30% by weight (e.g., from about 0.00001% to about 0.00005% by weight, from about 0.00005% to about 0.0001% by weight, from about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, from about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, from about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, from about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, from about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight). %, about 0.5% by mass to about 1.0% by mass, about 1.0% by mass to about 1.5% by mass, about 1.5% by mass to about 2.0% by mass, about 2.0% by mass to about 2.5% by mass, about 2.5% by mass to about 3.0% by mass, about 3.0% by mass to about 3.5% by mass, about 3.5% by mass to about 4.0% by mass, about 4.0% by mass to about 4.5% by mass, about 4.0% by mass to about 4.8% by mass, about 1% by mass to about 5% by mass, about 5% by mass to about 10% by mass, about 10% by mass to about 20% by mass, or about 20% by mass to about 30% by mass may contain one or more phenols.In some embodiments, for example, at least about 0.004% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.005%, 0.01%, 0.05%, 0.1%, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.1%, 1.2%, 1.3%, 1.4%, 1.5%, 1.6%, 1.7%, 1.8%, 1.9%, or 2.0% by weight) of the additional VOCs can include one or more phenols. In some embodiments, for example, the additional VOCs can be free of phenols.

[0121] Lactones are primarily found in oak-exposed alcoholic beverages, such as standard whiskeys like bourbon and Scotch, but lactones can also be present in other whiskey varieties. In some embodiments, lactones that can be included in the whiskey replicas provided herein include delta-decalactone, gamma-decalactone, whiskey lactone, gamma-nonalactone, and any combination thereof. In some embodiments, lactones that can be included in the whiskey replicas provided herein include delta-decalactone, delta-dodecalactone, gamma-decalactone, gamma-dodecalactone, gamma-heptalactone, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-nonalactone, gamma-octalactone, gamma-undecalactone, gamma-valerolactone, massoialactone, omega-pentadecalactone, whiskey lactone, and any combination thereof. The lactone(s) can comprise any suitable proportion of the additional VOC content. In some embodiments, for example, about 0.0002% to about 30% by weight of the additional VOC (e.g., about 0.0002% to about 0.0005% by weight, about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.006% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, about 0.1% to about 0% by weight, 0.5%, about 0.5% to about 1%, about 1% to about 2%, about 2% to about 3%, about 3% to about 4%, about 4% to about 5%, about 1% to about 5%, about 5% to about 6%, about 6% to about 7%, about 7% to about 8%, or about 8% to about 9%, about 5% to about 10%, about 10% to about 20%, or about 20% to about 30% by weight of the additional VOCs may comprise one or more lactones. In some embodiments, for example, at least about 0.4% (e.g., at least about 0.5%, 0.6%, 0.7%, 0.8%, 0.9%, 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%, or 3%) of the additional VOCs may comprise one or more lactones. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include a lactone.

[0122] Amines and pyrazines can impart unique characteristics to alcoholic beverages. For example, pyrazines can impart a bell pepper flavor. A non-limiting example of an amine or pyrazine that can be used in the whiskey replica provided herein is 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine. In some embodiments, amines or pyrazines that can be included in the whiskey replica provided herein include 2-ethyl-3-methylpyrazine, 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine, 2-methoxy-3-(1-methylpropyl)pyrazine, IBMP (3-isobutyl-2-methoxypyrazine), indole, and any combination thereof. The amine(s) / pyrazine(s) can constitute any suitable proportion of additional VOC content. For example, about 0.000001% to about 0.06% by weight (e.g., about 0.000001% to about 0.00001%, about 0.00001% to about 0.0001%, about 0.0001% to about 0.001%, about 0.001% to about 0.005%, about 0.005% to about 0.01%, about 0.01% to about 0.05%, or about 0.01% to about 0.06% by weight) of the additional VOC(s) may include one or more amines and / or pyrazines. In some embodiments, the additional VOC(s) may not include amines or pyrazines.

[0123] Sulfur-containing compounds (e.g., thiols, thiazoles, and / or sulfides) can also impart the characteristic flavor of alcoholic beverages. A non-limiting example of a sulfur-containing compound that can be included in the whiskey replicas provided herein is dimethyl sulfide. In some embodiments, sulfur-containing compounds that can be included in the whiskey replicas provided herein include, but are not limited to, 1-para-menthene-8-thiol, 2-isopropyl-4-methylthiazole, 4-mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanone, dimethyl sulfide, and furfuryl thioacetate. The sulfur-containing compound(s) can comprise any suitable proportion of the additional VOC content. In some embodiments, for example, about 0.00000003% to about 0.009% by weight of the additional VOC (e.g., about 0.00000003% to about 0.0000001% by weight, about 0.0000001% to about 0.000001% by weight, about 0.000001% to about 0. ...1% to about 0.00001% by weight, about 0.00001% to about 0.00001% by weight, 0.001% by mass, 0.0001% by mass to about 0.0005% by mass, about 0.0005% by mass to about 0.001% by mass, about 0.001% by mass to about 0.003% by mass, about 0.003% by mass to about 0.005% by mass, about 0.005% by mass to about 0.007% by mass, or about 0.007% by mass to about 0.009% by mass may contain one or more thiols. In some embodiments, at least about 0.0006% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.0007%, 0.0008%, 0.0009%, 0.001%, 0.002%, 0.003%, 0.004%, 0.005%, 0.006%, 0.007%, or 0.008%) of the additional VOCs may comprise one or more sulfur-containing compounds. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be free of sulfur-containing compounds.

[0124] Ethers can also impart the characteristic flavor of alcoholic beverages. Non-limiting examples of ethers that may be included in the whiskey replicas provided herein are vanillyl ethyl ether and vanillyl butyl ether. The ether(s) can constitute any suitable percentage of the additional VOC content. In some embodiments, for example, from about 0.00002% to about 0.5% by weight of the additional VOC (e.g., from about 0.00002% to about 0.00005%, from about 0.00005% to about 0.0001%, from 0.0001% to about 0.0005%, from about 0.0005% to about 0.001%, from about 0.001% to about 0.005%, or from about 0. 0.05% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.03% by weight, about 0.03% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.05% to about 0.07% by weight, about 0.07% to about 0.09% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, or about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight may comprise one or more ethers. In some embodiments, for example, at least about 0.067% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.07% or 0.08% by weight) of the additional VOCs may comprise one or more ethers. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not comprise an ether.

[0125] Furans can also impart the characteristic flavor of alcoholic beverages. A non-limiting example of a furan that can be included in the whiskey replica provided herein is 2-pentylfuran. The furan(s) can constitute any suitable proportion of the additional VOC content. In some embodiments, for example, about 0.00006% to about 0.8% by weight (e.g., about 0.00006% to about 0.0001% by weight, about 0.0001% to about 0.0001% by weight to about 0.0005% by weight, about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight, about 0.1% to about 0.8% by weight, or about 0.5% to about 0.8% by weight) of the additional VOCs may include one or more furans. In some embodiments, the additional VOCs do not need to include furans.

[0126] Acetals can also impart the characteristic flavor of alcoholic beverages. A non-limiting example of an acetal that can be included in the whiskey replica provided herein is phenylacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal. The acetal(s) can comprise any suitable proportion of the additional VOC content. In some embodiments, the additional VOCs may not include acetals.

[0127] In some embodiments, the whiskey replica may include one or more (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, or all 7) additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol.

[0128] For example, in some cases, a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may contain two compounds selected from the group consisting of butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol, where the two compounds are selected from the group consisting of butyl formate and ethyl octanoate; butyl formate and ethyl propionate; butyl formate and ethyl 2-methylbutyrate; butyl formate and isoamyl acetate; butyl formate and isoamyl alcohol; butyl formate and isobutanol; ethyl octanoate and ethyl propionate; ethyl octanoate and 2-methylbutyrate. ethyl octanoate and isoamyl acetate; ethyl octanoate and isoamyl alcohol; ethyl octanoate and isobutanol; ethyl propionate and ethyl 2-methylbutyrate; ethyl propionate and isoamyl acetate; ethyl propionate and isoamyl alcohol; ethyl propionate and isobutanol; ethyl 2-methylbutyrate and isoamyl acetate; ethyl 2-methylbutyrate and isoamyl alcohol; ethyl 2-methylbutyrate and isobutanol; isoamyl acetate and isoamyl alcohol; isoamyl acetate and isobutanol; or isoamyl alcohol and isobutanol.

[0129] In some cases, the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may contain three compounds selected from the group consisting of butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol. The three compounds are butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, and ethyl propionate; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, and ethyl 2-methylbutyrate; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, and isoamyl acetate; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, and isoamyl alcohol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl propionate, and ethyl 2-methylbutyrate; butyl formate, ethyl propionate, and isoamyl acetate; butyl formate, ethyl propionate, and isoamyl acetate. and isoamyl alcohol; butyl formate, ethyl propionate, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isoamyl acetate; butyl formate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isoamyl alcohol; butyl formate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isobutanol; butyl formate, isoamyl acetate, and isoamyl alcohol; butyl formate, isoamyl acetate, and isobutanol; butyl formate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; ethyl octanoate Ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, and ethyl 2-methylbutyrate; Ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, and isoamyl acetate; Ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, and isoamyl alcohol; Ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, and isobutanol; Ethyl octanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isoamyl acetate; Ethyl octanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isoamyl alcohol; Ethyl octanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isobutanol; Octanoate Ethyl octanoate, isoamyl acetate, and isoamyl alcohol; Ethyl octanoate, isoamyl acetate, and isobutanol; Ethyl octanoate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; Ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isoamyl acetate; Ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isoamyl alcohol; Ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isobutanol; Ethyl propionate, isoamyl acetate, and isoamyl alcohol;It may be ethyl propionate, isoamyl acetate, and isobutanol; ethyl propionate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, and isoamyl alcohol; ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, and isobutanol; ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; or isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol.

[0130] In some cases, the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may contain four compounds selected from the group consisting of butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol. The four compounds are butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, and ethyl 2-methylbutyrate; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, and isoamyl acetate; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, and isoamyl alcohol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isoamyl acetate; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, and ethyl 2-methylbutyrate. , and isoamyl alcohol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, isoamyl acetate, and isoamyl alcohol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, isoamyl acetate, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, isomyl alcohol, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isoamyl acetate; butyl formate, ethyl propionate, 2-methylbutyrate butyl, and isoamyl alcohol; butyl formate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl propionate, isoamyl acetate, and isoamyl alcohol; butyl formate, ethyl propionate, isoamyl acetate, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl propionate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, and isoamyl alcohol; butyl formate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate , isoamyl acetate, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; butyl formate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isoamyl acetate; ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isoamyl alcohol; ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isobutanol;Ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, isoamyl acetate, and isoamyl alcohol;Ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, isoamyl acetate, and isobutanol;Ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol;Ethyl octanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, and isoamyl alcohol;Ethyl octanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, and isobutanol;Ethyl octanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol;Octanoic acid Ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, and isoamyl alcohol; ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, and isoamyl alcohol; ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, and isobutanol; ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; ethyl propionate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; or ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol.

[0131] In some cases, the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may contain five compounds selected from the group consisting of butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol. The five compounds are butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isoamyl acetate; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isoamyl alcohol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, and isoamyl alcohol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, isoamyl acetate, and isoamyl alcohol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, isoamyl acetate, and isoamyl alcohol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, and propionate. Ethyl pionate, isoamyl acetate, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, and isoamyl alcohol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; formic acid Butyl, ethyl octanoate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, and isoamyl alcohol; butyl formate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl propionate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, and isoamyl alcohol; ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, and isobutanol; ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, and isobutanol; ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, and isobutanolIt can be ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; ethyl octanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; or ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol.

[0132] In some cases, the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may contain six compounds selected from the group consisting of butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol. The six compounds can be butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, and isoamyl alcohol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; butyl formate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol; or ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol.

[0133] In some embodiments, the whiskey-like alcoholic beverages provided herein may contain six or fewer (e.g., six, five, four, three, two, one, or none), five or fewer (e.g., five, four, three, two, one, or none), or four or fewer (e.g., four, three, two, one, or none) VOCs from the group consisting of butyl formate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, and isobutanol.

[0134] In some embodiments, additional VOCs can be placed into various groups, and the whiskey replica can contain certain additional VOCs according to those groupings.

[0135] In certain cases, for example, "Group A" may be 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, α-terpineol, benzaldehyde, beta-ionone, beta-pinene (also called (-)beta-pinene or (-)-beta-pinene), butanol, butyl acetate, diethyl succinate, ethyl acetate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl hexanoate, The compositions may include ethanol, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl laurate, ethyl myristate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl valerate, furfural, gamma-decalactone, isoamyl alcohol, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutanol, isobutyl acetate, limonene, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, myrcene, p-cresol, p-cymene, phenethyl butyrate, and whiskey lactone.

[0136] In some cases, "Group B" may include 2,3-pentanedione, acetaldehyde, amyl alcohol, butyl formate, butyric acid, cinnamaldehyde, ethyl isobutyrate, eugenol, gamma-terpinene, linalool oxide, maltol, and propanol.

[0137] In some cases, "Group C" VOCs may include 2-nonanone, 3-carene, 4-carbomerthenol, 4-ethylphenol, delta-decalactone, ethyl heptanoate, guaiacol, isoamyl acetate, linalool, and linalyl acetate.

[0138] In some embodiments, the "Group D" VOCs are 1,1-diethoxyethane, 1-octanol, 2-heptanone, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, 2-undecanone, 4-ethylguaiacol, acetoin, acetophenone, amyl butyrate, a-phellandrene, a-pinene, benzyl acetate, butyraldehyde, carvone, citronellol, damascenone, decanoic acid, diethyl malate, dimethyl sulfide, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl palmitate, ethyl trans-2-butenoate, ethyl undecanoate, 2-methylbutyrate, methyl ... ethyl isovalerate, farnesol, gamma-nonalactone, geraniol, geranyl acetone, hexanoic acid, hexanol, isoamyl isovalerate, isobutyl isobutyrate, isobutyraldehyde, isobutyric acid, isovaleraldehyde, isovaleric acid, methional, methyl decanoate, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, myrtenol, nonanal, nonanoic acid, octanoic acid, p-anisaldehyde, phenethyl formate, phenethyl octanoate, propionaldehyde, propionic acid, propyl acetate, salicylaldehyde, trans-2-hexen-1-al, valeraldehyde, valeric acid, and vanillyl ethyl ether.

[0139] Based on the above grouping of VOCs, the whiskey replica may, for example, include 30 or more (e.g., 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, or 40) additional VOCs from Group A, 5 or more (e.g., 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or more) VOCs from Group B, optionally 1 or more (e.g., 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11) VOCs from Group C, and optionally 1 or more (e.g., 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or more) VOCs from Group D.

[0140] In some cases, "Group E1" may be 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2,3-pentanedione, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, 3-carene, acetaldehyde, amyl alcohol, α-terpineol, benzaldehyde, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, butanol, butyl acetate, cinnamaldehyde, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, ethyl acetate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl hexanoate , ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl laurate, ethyl myristate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl valerate, eugenol, furfural, gamma-decalactone, guaiacol, isoamyl alcohol, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutanol, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, maltol, methyl salicylate, myrcene, p-cresol, and whiskey lactone.

[0141] In some cases, "Group F1" VOCs may include 1,1-diethoxyethane, 2-heptanone, 4-ethylguaiacol, acetoin, acetophenone, diethyl malate, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl trans-2-butenoate, ethyl undecanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, gamma-nonalactone, geraniol, isobutyraldehyde, methional, methyl octanoate, p-cymene, phenethyl butyrate, phenethyl formate, propanol, propyl acetate, and vanillyl ethyl ether.

[0142] In certain cases, for example, "Group G1" may include 2-methylbutyraldehyde, 2-nonanone, 4-carbomethenol, 4-ethylphenol, butyl formate, butyric acid, citronellol, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl nonanoate, farnesol, gamma-terpinene, isoamyl acetate, isovaleraldehyde, p-anisaldehyde, propionaldehyde, salicylaldehyde, valeraldehyde, butyraldehyde, propionic acid, isovaleric acid, valeric acid, hexanoic acid, and nonanoic acid.

[0143] Based on the above grouping of VOCs, the whiskey replica may, for example, include additional VOCs from group E1, five or more (e.g., 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, or 20) additional VOCs from group F1, and optionally one or more (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, or more) additional VOCs from group G1.

[0144] In some cases, "Group E2" may include 2-methyl-1-butanol, butyl alcohol, ethyl acetate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl laurate, ethyl octanoate, furfural, isoamyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, phenethyl alcohol, butyl acetate, diethyl succinate, ethyl butyrate, ethyl myristate, ethyl propionate, isobutyl acetate, phenethyl acetate, whiskey lactone, 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, a-terpineol, ethyl valerate, isoamyl hexanoate, benzaldehyde, beta-pinene, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl phenylacetate, isoamyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, and myrcene.

[0145] In some cases, "Group F2" VOCs can include delta-decalactone, acetaldehyde, amyl alcohol, linalyl acetate, gamma-decalactone, guaiacol, limonene, linalool oxide, 2,3-pentanedione, beta-ionone, cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, maltol, p-cresol, 3-carene, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, l-linalool, acetal (1,1-diethoxyethane), isobutyraldehyde, propyl alcohol, butyl formate, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl undecanoate, acetoin, gamma-nonalactone, geraniol, propyl acetate, vanillyl ethyl ether, and 2-nonanone.

[0146] In certain cases, for example, "Group G2" may include diethyl malate, 2-heptanone, 4-ethylguaiacol, butyric acid, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl nonanoate, phenethyl formate, acetophenone, gamma-terpinene, methional, salicylaldehyde, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, citronellol, ethyl trans-2-butenoate, farnesol, 4-carbomethanesulfonyl, ethyl heptanoate, isoamyl acetate, ethyl benzoate, hexanol, methyl hexanoate, valeraldehyde, 4-ethylphenol, methyl octanoate, p-cymene, phenethyl butyrate, trans-2-hexen-1-al.

[0147] Based on the above grouping of VOCs, the whiskey replica may, for example, include additional VOCs from group E2, 10 or more (e.g., 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, or 30) additional VOCs from group F2, and optionally one or more (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, or more) additional VOCs from group G2.

[0148] In some cases, "Group M" may include 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, 3-carene, amyl alcohol, a-terpineol, benzaldehyde, beta-ionone, butanol, butyl acetate, cinnamaldehyde, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, ethyl acetate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl laurate, ethyl myristate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl valerate, eugenol, furfural, guaiacol, isoamyl alcohol, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutanol, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, methyl salicylate, myrcene, and whiskey lactone.

[0149] In some cases, "Group N" may include beta-pinene, 1,1-diethoxyethane, 2,3-pentadione, 2-heptanone, acetaldehyde, acetoin, acetophenone, diethyl malate, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl trans-2-butenoate, ethyl undecanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, gamma-decalactone, gamma-nonalactone, geraniol, isobutyraldehyde, maltol, methional, methyl octanoate, p-cresol, p-cymene, phenethyl butyrate, phenethyl formate, propanol, propyl acetate, and vanillyl ethyl ether.

[0150] In some cases, "Group O" may include 1-octanol, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, 2-nonanone, 2-undecanone, 4-carbomethenol, 4-ethylguaiacol, 4-ethylphenol, amyl butyrate, benzyl acetate, butyl formate, butyraldehyde, butyric acid, carvone, citronellol, decanoic acid, ethyl benzoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl nonanoate, farnesol, gamma-terpinene, hexanoic acid, hexanol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl isovalerate, isobutyl isobutyrate, isobutyric acid, isovaleraldehyde, isovaleric acid, methyl decanoate, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, nonanal, nonanoic acid, octanoic acid, p-anisaldehyde, propionaldehyde, propionic acid, salicylaldehyde, valeraldehyde, and valeric acid.

[0151] Based on the above grouping of VOCs, a whiskey replica may, for example, include additional VOCs from group M, five or more (e.g., 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, or 20) additional VOCs from group N, and optionally one or more (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, or more) additional VOCs from group O.

[0152] In some cases, "Group P" may be 1,1-diethoxyethane, 1-decanol, 1-octanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2,3-pentanedione, 2-heptanone, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, 2-nonanone, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, 2-undecanone, 3-carene, 4-carbomer, 4-ethylguaiacol, 4-ethylphenol, acetaldehyde, acetoin, acetophenone, amyl alcohol, amyl butyrate, α-phellandrene, a -pinene, α-terpineol, benzaldehyde, benzyl acetate, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, butanol, butyl acetate, butyl formate, butyraldehyde, butyric acid, carvone, cinnamaldehyde, citronellol, damascenone, decanoic acid, delta-decalactone, diethyl malate, diethyl succinate, dimethyl sulfide, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl acetate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, laurin Ethyl acetate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl palmitate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl trans-2-butenoate, ethyl undecanoate, ethyl valerate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, eugenol, farnesol, furfural, gamma-decalactone, gamma-nonalactone, gamma-terpinene, geraniol, geranylacetone undacadiene, guaiacol, hexanoic acid, hexanol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, isoamyl hexanoate, isovaleric acid Soamyl, isoamyl octanoate, isobutanol, isobutyl acetate, isobutyl isobutyrate, isobutyraldehyde, isobutyric acid, isovaleraldehyde, isovaleric acid, limonene, linalool, linalool oxide, linalool acetate, maltol, methional, methyl decanoate, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, myrcene, myrtenol, nonanal, nonanoic acid, octanoic acid, p-anisaldehyde, p-cresol, p-cymene, phenethyl butyrate, phenethyl formate, phenethyl octanoate, propanol,These may include propionaldehyde, propionic acid, propyl acetate, salicylic aldehyde, trans-2-hexen-1-al, valeraldehyde, valeric acid, vanillyl ethyl ether, and whiskey lactone.

[0153] In some embodiments, the whiskey-like alcoholic beverages provided herein may contain at least 10 (e.g., at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, or at least 50) additional VOCs from Group P.

[0154] In some cases, "Group Q" may be 1,1-diethoxyethane, 1-decanol, 1-octanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 1-para-menthen-8-thiol, 2,3-pentanedione, 2,4,6-trimethylphenol (mesitol), 2-ethyl-3-methylpyrazine, 2-heptanol, 2-heptanone, 2-methoxy-3-(1-methylpropyl)pyrazine, 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol (cresol), 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylisovalerate butyl, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, 2-nonanol, 2-nonanone, 2-pentylfuran, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, 2-undecanone, 3-carene, 4-carbomerenol, 4-ethylguaiacol, 4-ethylphenol, 5-methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, acetoin, acetophenone, alphaionone, amyl alcohol, amyl butyrate, α-phellandrene, α-pinene, α-terpineol, benzaldehyde, benzyl acetate, benzoic acid Benzyl acetate, benzyl propionate, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, butanol, butyl acetate, butyl formate, butyraldehyde, butyric acid, carvacrol, carvone, cinnamaldehyde, cis-3-hexen-1-ol, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, cis-5-octen-1-ol, cis-rose oxide, citral, citronellol, cuminaldehyde, damascenone, D-camphor, decanal, decanoic acid, delta-decalactone, delta-dodecalactone, diethyl malate, diethyl succinate, dimethyl sulfide, 3-hydroxybenzoate Ethyl hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl acetate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decalactone, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl laurate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl palmitate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl salicylate, ethyl trans-2-butenoate, ethyl undecanoate, ethyl valerate, ethyl (methylthio)acetate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, eucalyptol, eugenol,Farnesol, furfural, gamma-decalactone, gamma-dodecalactone, gamma-heptalactone, gamma-nonalactone, gamma-octalactone, gamma-terpinene, gamma-undecalactone, geraniol, geranylacetoneundacadiene, guaiacol, heptyl acetate, hexanoic acid, hexanol, hexyl acetate, hexyl isobutyrate, indole, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, iso-cinnamate Amyl, Isoamyl Hexanoate, Isoamyl Isobutyrate, Isoamyl Isovalerate, Isoamyl Octanoate, Isoamyl Phenylacetate, Isobutanol, Isobutyl Acetate, Isobutyl Isobutyrate, Isobutyl Propionate, Isobutyraldehyde, Isobutyric Acid, Isoeugenol, Isovaleraldehyde, Isovaleric Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Linalool Oxide, Linalyl Acetate, Maltol, Massoialactone, Methional, Methyl Acetate , methyl benzoate, methyl beta-naphthyl ketone, methyl cinnamate, methyl decanoate, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, methyl-2-pyrrolyl ketone, myrcene, myrtenol, nerolidol, nonanal, nonanoic acid, octanal, octanoic acid, omega-pentadecalactone, p,a-dimethylstyrene, p-anisaldehyde, p-cresol, p-cymene, 2-methylbutyric acid phene The ingredients may include ethyl, phenethyl butyrate, phenethyl formate, phenethyl octanoate, phenethyl propionate, phenethyl tiglate, phenylacetaldehyde, propanol, propionaldehyde, propionic acid, propyl acetate, propyl butyrate, propyl isovalerate, salicylic aldehyde, thymol, trans-2-hexene-1-al, valencene, valeraldehyde, valeric acid, vanillyl ethyl ether, whiskey lactone.

[0155] In some embodiments, the whiskey-like alcoholic beverages provided herein may contain at least 10 (e.g., at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, or at least 50) additional VOCs from Group Q.

[0156] In some cases, "Group R" can be (1R)-(-)-myrtenal, (ethylcyclopentenolone) 3-ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one, 1,1-diethoxyethane, 1,4-cineole, 1-decanol, 1-octanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 1-para-menthene-8-thiol, 2,3-pentanedione, 2,4,6-trimethylphenol (mesitol), 2-acetyl-1-methylpyrrole, 2-ethyl-3-methylpyrazine, 2-heptanol, 2-heptanone, 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine , 2-isopropyl-4-methylthiazole, 2-methoxy-3-(1-methylpropyl)pyrazine, 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol (cresol), 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylbutyl isovalerate, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, 2-nonanol, 2-nonanone, 2-pentylfuran, 2-phenylethanol, phenethyl 2-methylbutyrate, 2-undecanone, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoic acid, 3-carene, 3-methylthiohexyl acetate, 3-phenylpropane ethanol, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran, 4-carbomerthenol, 4-ethyl huaiacol, 4-ethylphenol, 4-mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanone, 5-methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, acetoin, acetophenone, allyl heptanoate, alphaionone, amyl alcohol, amyl butyrate, anisyl acetate, anisyl butyrate, a-phellandrene, a-pinene, a-terpineol, b-caryophyllene, benzaldehyde, benzyl acetate Benzyl, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, benzyl butyrate, benzyl formate, benzyl propionate, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, butanol, butyl acetate, butyl alcohol, butyl butyryl lactate, butyl formate, butyl isovalerate, butyraldehyde, butyric acid, carvacrol, carvone, cinnamaldehyde, cis-3-hexen-1-ol, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, cis-3-hexenyl butyrate, cis-3-hexenyl valerate, cis-5-octen-1-ol, cis-6-nonen-1-ol,cis-Rose oxide, citral, citronellal, citronellol, cuminaldehyde, damascenone, D-camphor, D-carvone, decanal, decanoic acid, delta-decalactone, delta-dodecalactone, d-fenchone, diethyl malate, diethyl succinate, dimethyl sulfide, DL-3-methyl-2-butanol, ethyl 2-trans-4-cis-decadienoate, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl acetate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl hexanoate, isobutyric acid Ethyl ester, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl laurate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl palmitate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl salicylate, ethyl trans-2-butenoate, ethyl trans-3-hexenoate, ethyl undecanoate, ethyl valerate, ethyl (methylthio)acetate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, eucalyptol, eugenol, farnesol, furfural, furfuryl thioacetate, gamma-decalactone, gamma-dodecalactone, gamma-heptalamate lactone, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-nonalactone, gamma-octalactone, gamma-terpinene, gamma-undecalactone, gamma-valerolactone, geraniol, geranylacetoneundacadiene, guaiacol, heptyl acetate, hexanoic acid, hexanol, hexyl 3-methylbutanoate, hexyl acetate, hexyl isobutyrate, IBMP (3-isobutyl-2-methoxypyrazine), indole, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, isoamyl cinnamate, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl isobutyrate, isoamyl isovalerate, octane Isoamyl acetate, isoamyl phenylacetate, isobutanol, isobutyl acetate, isobutyl isobutyrate, isobutyl propionate, isobutyraldehyde, isobutyric acid, isoeugenol, isovaleraldehyde, isovaleric acid, limonene, linalool, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, L-menthyl acetate, maltol, massoialactone, methional, methionyl acetate (3-methylthiopropyl acetate), methyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, methyl benzoate, methyl beta-naphthyl ketone, methyl cinnamate, methylcyclopentenolone, methyl decanoate,Methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, methyl 2-pyrrolyl ketone, myrcene, myrtenol, nerolidol, nonanal, nonanoic acid, octanal, octanoic acid, omega-pentadecalactone, p,a-dimethylstyrene, p-anisaldehyde, p-cresol, p-cymene, perillaldehyde, phenethyl 2-methyl butyrate, phenethyl butyrate, phenethyl formate, phenethyl octanoate, propionic acid The solvent may include ethanol, phenethyl tiglate, phenylacetaldehyde, phenylacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal, propanol, propionaldehyde, propionic acid, propyl acetate, propyl butyrate, propyl isovalerate, salicylic aldehyde, tetrahydrolinalool, thymol, trans-2-hexen-1-al, valencene, valeraldehyde, valeric acid, vanillyl butyl ether, vanillyl ethyl ether, and whiskey lactone.

[0157] In some embodiments, the whiskey-like alcoholic beverages provided herein may contain at least 10 (e.g., at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, or at least 50) additional VOCs from Group R.

[0158] In some cases, "Group S" may include (-)-beta-pinene, 1,1-diethoxyethane, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, 4-ethylguaiacol, acetoin, a-terpineol, beta-ionone, butanol, citronellol, damascenone, diethyl succinate, ethyl acetate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl laurate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, eugenol, guaiacol, hexanol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, isobutanol, isobutyl acetate, isovaleraldehyde, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, myrtenol, propanol, and whiskey lactone.

[0159] In some embodiments, the whiskey-like alcoholic beverages provided herein may contain at least 10 (e.g., at least 20, or at least 30) additional VOCs from Group S.

[0160] In some cases, "Group T" may be (-)-alpha-pinene, (-)-beta-pinene, (-)-cis-rose oxide, 1,1-diethoxyethane, 1-decanol, 1-octanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2,3-Pentanedione, 2-heptanone, 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylbutyl isovalerate, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, 2-nonanol, 2-nonanone, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, 2-undecanone, 3-carene, 4-carbomer, 4-ethylguaiacol, 4-ethylphenol, acetophenone, alphaionone, amyl alcohol, amyl butyrate, α-terpineol, benzaldehyde, benzyl acetate, beta-iodo Non, butanol, butyl acetate, carvone, cinnamaldehyde, cis-3-hexen-1-ol, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, citronellol, diethyl malate, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl acetate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl laurate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl salicylate ethyl, ethyl trans-2-butenoate, ethyl trans-3-hexenoate, ethyl undecanoate, ethyl valerate, ethyl (methylthio)acetate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, eucalyptol, eugenol, farnesol, furfural, gamma-decalactone, gamma-nonalactone, gamma-terpinene, geraniol, geranyl acetone, guaiacol, heptyl acetate, hexanol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl isobutyrate, isoamyl isovalerate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutanol may include alcohol, isobutyl acetate, isobutyl isobutyrate, isobutyraldehyde, isovaleraldehyde, limonene, linalool, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, methional, methyl acetate, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, myrcene, p-anisaldehyde, p-cresol, p-cymene, phenethyl butyrate, phenethyl formate, phenethyl octanoate, phenethyl propionate, propanol, propyl acetate, salicyaldehyde, vanillyl ethyl ether, and whiskey lactone.

[0161] In some embodiments, the whiskey-like alcoholic beverages provided herein may contain at least 10 (e.g., at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, or at least 50) additional VOCs from Group T.

[0162] In some embodiments, "Group U1" is 1,1-diethoxyethane, 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2,3-pentanedione, 2-heptanone, 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylbutyl isovalerate, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, 2-nonanol, 2-nonanone, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, 2-undecanone, 3-carene, 4-carbomer, 4-ethylguaiacol, 4-ethylphenol, acetoin, acetophenone ... Non, alpha-ionone, amyl alcohol, amyl butyrate, a-pinene, a-terpineol, benzaldehyde, benzyl acetate, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, butanol, butyl acetate, butyl formate, butyraldehyde, butyric acid, carvone, cinnamaldehyde, cis-3-hexen-1-ol, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, cis-rose oxide, citronellol, damascenone, decanoic acid, delta-decalactone, diethyl malate, diethyl succinate, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl acetate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl butanoate , Ethyl cinnamate, Ethyl decanoate, Ethyl heptanoate, Ethyl hexanoate, Ethyl isobutyrate, Ethyl isovalerate, Ethyl lactate, Ethyl laurate, Ethyl levulinate, Ethyl myristate, Ethyl nonanoate, Ethyl octanoate, Ethyl phenylacetate, Ethyl propionate, Ethyl salicylate, Ethyl trans-2-butenoate, Ethyl trans-3-hexenoate, Ethyl undecanoate, Ethyl valerate, Ethyl (methylthio)acetate, Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, Eucalyptol, Eugenol, Furfural, Gamma-decalactone, Gamma-nonalactone , gamma-terpinene, geraniol, geranyl acetone, guaiacol, heptyl acetate, hexanoic acid, hexanol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl isobutyrate, isoamyl isovalerate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutanol, isobutyl acetate, isobutyl isobutyrate, isobutyraldehyde, isobutyric acid, isovaleraldehyde, isovaleric acid, limonene, linalool, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, maltol, methional, methyl acetate, methyl decanoate, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate,These may include methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, myrcene, nonanal, nonanoic acid, octanoic acid, p-anisaldehyde, p-cresol, p-cymene, phenethyl butyrate, phenethyl formate, phenethyl octanoate, phenethyl propionate, propanol, propionaldehyde, propionic acid, propyl acetate, salicyaldehyde, valeraldehyde, valeric acid, vanillyl ethyl ether, and whiskey lactone.

[0163] In some embodiments, the whiskey-like alcoholic beverages provided herein may contain at least 10 (e.g., at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, or at least 50) additional VOCs from Group U1.

[0164] In some embodiments, "Group U2" is (1R)-(-)-myrtenal, 3-ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopentenon-1-one (ethylcyclopentenolone), 1,1-diethoxyethane, 1,4-cineole, 1-decanol, 1-octanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 1-para-menthene-8-thiol, 2,3-pentanedione, 2,4,6-trimethylphenol (mesitol), 2-acetyl-1-methylpyrrole, 2-ethyl-3-methylpyrazine, 2-heptanol, 2-heptanone, 2-isopropyl-3- Methoxypyrazine, 2-isopropyl-4-methylthiazole, 2-methoxy-3-(1-methylpropyl)pyrazine, 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol (cresol), 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylbutyl isovalerate, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, 2-nonanol, 2-nonanone, 2-pentylfuran, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, 2-undecanone, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoic acid, 3-carene, 3-methylthiohexyl acetate, 3 -phenylpropanal, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran, 4-carbomethenol, 4-ethylguaiacol, 4-ethylphenol, 4-mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanone, 5-methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, acetoin, acetophenone, allyl heptanoate, alphaionone, amyl alcohol, amyl butyrate, anisyl acetate, anisyl butyrate, a-phellandrene, a-pinene, a-terpineol, b-caryophyllene, benzyl alcohol aldehyde, benzyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, benzyl butyrate, benzyl formate, benzyl propionate, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, butanol, butyl acetate, butyl alcohol, butyl butyryl lactate, butyl formate, butyl isovalerate, butyraldehyde, butyric acid, carvacrol, carvone, cinnamaldehyde, cis-3-hexen-1-ol, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, cis-3-hexenyl butyrate, cis-3-hexenyl valerate, cis-5-octen-1-ol, cis-6-nonen-1-ol,Cis-rose oxide, citral, citronellal, citronellol, cuminaldehyde, damascenone, D-camphor, D-carvone, decanal, decanoic acid, delta-decalactone, delta-dodecalactone, d-fenchone, diethyl malate, diethyl succinate, dimethyl sulfide, DL-3-methyl-2-butanol, ethyl 2-trans-4-cis-decadienoate, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, ethyl acetate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl hexanoate, isobutyric acid Ethyl, Ethyl isovalerate, Ethyl lactate, Ethyl laurate, Ethyl levulinate, Ethyl myristate, Ethyl nonanoate, Ethyl octanoate, Ethyl palmitate, Ethyl phenylacetate, Ethyl propionate, Ethyl salicylate, Ethyl trans-2-butenoate, Ethyl trans-3-hexenoate, Ethyl undecanoate, Ethyl valerate, Ethyl (methylthio)acetate, Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, Eucalyptol, Eugenol, Farnesol, Furfural, Furfuryl thioacetate, Gamma-decalactone, Gamma-dodecalactone, Gamma-heptalactone Ton, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-nonalactone, gamma-octalactone, gamma-terpinene, gamma-undecalactone, gamma-valerolactone, geraniol, geranylacetoneundacadiene, guaiacol, heptyl acetate, hexanoic acid, hexanol, hexyl 3-methylbutanoate, hexyl acetate, hexyl isobutyrate, IBMP (3-isobutyric acid)-2-methoxypyrazine), indole, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, isoamyl cinnamate, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl isobutyrate, isoamyl isovalerate, octane Isoamyl acetate, isoamyl phenylacetate, isobutanol, isobutyl acetate, isobutyl isobutyrate, isobutyl propionate, isobutyraldehyde, isobutyric acid, isoeugenol, isovaleraldehyde, isovaleric acid, limonene, linalool, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, L-menthyl acetate, maltol, massoialactone, methional, methionyl acetate (3-methylthiopropyl acetate), methyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, methyl benzoate, methyl beta-naphthyl ketone, methyl cinnamate, methylcyclopentenolone, methyl decanoate,Methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, methyl-2-pyrrolyl ketone, myrcene, myrtenol, nerolidol, nonanal, nonanoic acid, octanal, octanoic acid, omega-pentadecalactone, p,a-dimethylstyrene, p-anisaldehyde, p-cresol, p-cymene, perillaldehyde, phenethyl 2-methylbutyrate, phenethyl butyrate, phenethyl formate, phenethyl octanoate, phenethyl propionate The following may be included: ethyl, phenethyl tiglate, phenylacetaldehyde, phenylacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal, propanol, propionaldehyde, propionic acid, propyl acetate, propyl butyrate, propyl isovalerate, salicylic aldehyde, tetrahydrolinalool, thymol, trans-2-exen-1-al, valencene, valeraldehyde, valeric acid, vanillyl butyl ether, vanillyl ethyl ether, and whiskey lactone.

[0165] In some embodiments, the whiskey-like alcoholic beverages provided herein may include at least 10 (e.g., at least 20, at least 30, at least 40, or at least 50) additional VOCs from Group U2.

[0166] In some embodiments, the whiskey replicas provided herein may contain one or more (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or more than 5) VOCs not present in traditional whiskey. Examples of such VOCs include, but are not limited to, (1R)-(-)-myrtenal, 3-ethyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopentenon-1-one (ethylcyclopentenolone), 1,4-cineole, 2-acetyl-1-methylpyrrole, 2-isopropyl-4-methylthiazole, 3-methylthiohexyl acetate, 3-phenylpropanal, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran, 4-mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanone, allyl heptanoate, anisyl acetate, anisyl butyrate, b-caryophyllene, benzyl alcohol, benzyl butyrate, benzyl formate, butyl butyryl lactate, butyl formate, butyraldehyde, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, cis-3-hexenyl valerate, cis-6-none, cis-6-nonenol ... Examples of compounds that may be included in the whiskey replica include benzoyl alcohol, citronellal, D-carvone, d-fenchone, DL-3-methyl-2-butanol, ethyl 2-trans-4-cis-decadienoate, ethyl trans-3-hexenoate, furfuryl thioacetate, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-valerolactone, hexyl 3-methylbutanoate, IBMP (3-isobutyl-2-methoxypyrazine), L-menthyl acetate, maltol, methionyl acetate (3-methylthiopropyl acetate), methyl anthranilate, methylcyclopentenolone, p-anisaldehyde, perillaldehyde, phenylacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal, propionaldehyde, tetrahydrolinalool, trans-2-hexen-1-al, and vanillyl butyl ether. Therefore, whiskey replicas may contain one or more of these compounds. In some embodiments, the whiskey replica may include one or more compounds (e.g., 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6) compounds not present in traditional whiskey selected from the group consisting of butyl formate, butyraldehyde, maltol, p-anisaldehyde, propionaldehyde, trans-2-hexen-1-al, and combinations thereof.In some embodiments, the whiskey replica may contain one or more compounds not present in conventional whiskey, such as (two or three) selected from the group consisting of butyl formate, maltol, trans-2-hexenal, and combinations thereof. Since it would be expected to use only compounds found in one or more conventional whiskeys to create the whiskey replica, it is surprising that the whiskey replicas described herein contain one or more compounds not found in any of the conventional whiskeys tested.

[0167] VOCs and non-volatile compounds can be detected in conventional whiskey (and other alcoholic beverages) using any suitable method, including the gas chromatography / mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography / mass spectrometry (LC-MS) methods described in Example 2 herein. A volatile or non-volatile compound that is "absent" or "not included" in a reference whiskey is one that is not detected in the reference whiskey using the methods described in Example 2. Detection limits for various VOCs are disclosed in Tables 3A, 3B, 3C, and 3D herein, and detection limits for various non-volatile compounds are disclosed in Table 5 herein.

[0168] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the whiskey replicas provided herein may lack one or more (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, or more than 20) VOCs present in traditional whiskey. Examples of such VOCs include, but are not limited to, 1,1-diethoxyethane, 1-decanol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylethyl acetate, diethyl succinate, ethyl acetate, ethyl butanoate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl laurate, ethyl myristate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl valerate, eugenol, farnesol, furfural, geranylacetone undacadiene, hexanol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl octanoate, myrtenol, and propanol. Thus, the whiskey replicas may lack one or more of these compounds. Since one would expect that compounds present in all the conventional whiskeys tested to be important to the flavor of a whiskey in order to create a whiskey replica, it is surprising that the whiskey replica described herein lacks one or more compounds found in all the conventional whiskeys tested.

[0169] In some embodiments, VOCs can be placed into various groups and the whiskey replica can lack certain VOCs according to those groupings.

[0170] In certain cases, for example, "Group H1" may include 1,1-diethoxyethane, citronellol, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl laurate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, eugenol, guaiacol, hexanol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, isobutyl acetate, isovaleraldehyde, and propanol.

[0171] In some cases, "Group I1" may include 1-decanol, 1-octanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-heptanone, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, 2-nonanone, 2-undecanone, acetophenone, benzaldehyde, butyl acetate, cinnamaldehyde, ethyl benzoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl salicylate, trans- They may include ethyl 2-butenoate, ethyl undecanoate, ethyl valerate, farnesol, furfural, gamma-terpinene, geraniol, geranyl acetone, heptyl acetate, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl isovalerate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyraldehyde, limonene, methyl hexanoate, methyl laurate, methyl octanoate, methyl salicylate, phenethyl butyrate, phenethyl formate, propyl acetate, and salicyaldehyde.

[0172] In some cases, "Group J1" VOCs may include diethyl succinate, methyl decanoate, myrtenol, nonanal, nonanoic acid, and valeraldehyde.

[0173] Based on the above grouping of additional VOCs, a whiskey replica may, for example, lack one or more (e.g., 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or more) additional VOCs from Group H and one or more (e.g., 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, or more) VOCs from Group I. In some embodiments, a whiskey replica may lack one or more (e.g., 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or more) VOCs from Group H. In some embodiments, a whiskey replica may lack one or more (e.g., 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, or more) additional VOCs from Group I. In some embodiments, a whiskey replica may lack one or more (e.g., 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, or more) VOCs from Group J.

[0174] In certain cases, for example, "Group H2" may include geranylacetone and myrtenol.

[0175] In some cases, "Group I2" may include 2-methylbutyl acetate.

[0176] Based on the above grouping of additional VOCs, the whiskey replica may, for example, lack one or two of the additional VOCs in group H2 and optionally a VOC in group I2.

[0177] In some embodiments, the Whisky Replica is selected from the group consisting of 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-heptanone, 2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, 2-nonanone, 3-carene, acetal (1,1-diethoxyethane), acetoin, acetophenone, amyl alcohol, a-terpineol, benzaldehyde, beta-ionone, butyl acetate, butyl alcohol, cinnamaldehyde, citronellol, delta-decalactone, diethyl malate, diethyl succinate, ethyl acetate, ethyl benzoate, ethyl butyrate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl laurate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl nonanoate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, trans-2 ethyl 2-methylbutenoate, ethyl undecanoate, ethyl valerate, ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, eugenol, furfural, gamma-nonalactone, geraniol, guaiacol, hexanol, isoamyl acetate, isoamyl alcohol, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, isobutyl alcohol, isobutyraldehyde, limonene, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, l-linalool, methyl hexanoate, methyl salicylate, myrcene, p-cymene, phenethyl acetate, phenethyl alcohol, phenethyl formate, propyl acetate, propyl alcohol, and whiskey lactone.

[0178] In some cases, the overall population of additional (non-ethanol) VOCs in a whiskey replica may have less than 95% identity to the additional VOCs in a single corresponding reference whiskey (e.g., a single type of conventional whiskey, a single brand of conventional whiskey, a single age statement of conventional whiskey, or a single bottle of conventional whiskey). As defined herein, the "percent identity" of an additional VOC is calculated by dividing the number of additional VOCs shared by the whiskey replica and the reference whiskey by the total number of VOCs detected in the reference whiskey (e.g., the total number of VOCs in Group P, Group Q, Group R, Group S, Group T, Group U1, or Group U2). For example, the additional VOCs in a whiskey replica may have less than 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, or 20% identity to the population of additional VOCs in the corresponding reference whiskey. Some whiskey replicas may contain at least 10 (e.g., at least 15, at least 20, at least 25, at least 30, at least 35, at least 40, at least 45, or at least 50) additional VOCs not found in the single reference whiskey. Additionally, some whiskey replicas may contain no more than 65 (e.g., no more than 64, 63, 62, 61, 60, 55, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, or 10) additional VOCs present in the single reference whiskey. For example, a whiskey replica may have at least 11 (e.g., 16, 21, 26, 31, 36, 41, 46, 51, 56, 61, or 66) additional VOCs, with no more than 10 (e.g., 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, or 65) of the additional VOCs found in a single reference whiskey.For example, in some embodiments, the whiskey replica may have at least n additional VOCs, where less than n (e.g., n-1, n-2, n-3, n-4, n-5, n-6, n-7, n-8, n-9, n-10, n-15, n-20, etc., as appropriate) of the additional VOCs are found in a single reference whiskey, and in some embodiments, n may be equal to 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, or 85.

[0179] The following examples describe the amounts of additional VOCs contained in whiskey replicas made according to the methods disclosed herein, and also describe the amounts of additional VOCs detected in conventional whiskey samples. In some embodiments, the amount of a particular additional VOC in a whiskey replica can be based on concentration or composition percentage (by mass), which can be within a range of 30% higher and lower than the amount disclosed for that VOC in any particular example. For example, an additional VOC can be present in a whiskey replica in an amount that is 70-90%, 80-100%, 90-110%, 100-120%, 110-130%, 70-100%, 80-110%, 90-120%, or 100-130% of the amount of that additional VOC in an exemplary whiskey replica or a conventional whiskey disclosed herein.

[0180] Furthermore, the amount of any particular additional VOC in a whiskey replica may differ from the amount of that additional VOC in the corresponding reference whiskey. In some cases, the amount of the additional VOC in a whiskey replica may be 75% or less (e.g., 70% or less, 60% or less, 50% or less, 40% or less, 30% or less, 20% or less, or 10% or less) in concentration or composition percentage (by mass) than the amount of the same additional VOC in the corresponding reference whiskey. In some cases, the amount of the VOC in a whiskey replica may be 125% or more (e.g., 150% or more, 200% or more, or 300% or more) in concentration or composition percentage (by mass) than the amount of the same additional VOC in the reference whiskey.

[0181] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include 1,1-diethoxyethane. In some embodiments, 1,1-diethoxyethane may be present in an amount of about 0.15 to about 7.4 mg / L (e.g., about 0.15 to about 0.3 mg / L, about 0.3 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1.0 mg / L, about 1.0 to about 2.0 mg / L, about 2.0 to about 3.0 mg / L, about 3.0 to about 4.0 mg / L, about 4.0 to about 5.0 mg / L, about 5.0 to about 6.0 mg / L, about 6.0 to about 7.0 mg / L, or about 6.0 to about 7.4 mg / L). In some embodiments, 1,1-diethoxyethane is present in an amount of at least about 5 mg / L (e.g., 5.1 mg / L, 5.2 mg / L, 5.3 mg / L, 5.4 mg / L, 5.5 mg / L, 6.0 mg / L, 6.5 mg / L, or 7.0 mg / L). In some embodiments, about 0.0015% to about 9.5% by weight (e.g., about 0.0015% to about 0.003% by weight, about 0.003% to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.005% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.05% to about 0.5% by weight, about 0.05% to about 1% by weight, about 1% to about 2% by weight, about 2% to about 3% by weight, about 3% to about 5% by weight, about 5% to about 7% by weight, or about 7% to about 9.4% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be 1,1-diethoxyethane. In some embodiments, at least about 4.9% by weight (e.g., at least about 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%, or 9% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be 1,1-diethoxyethane. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include 1,1-diethoxyethane.

[0182] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage can include 1-decanol. In some embodiments, 1-decanol is present in an amount of about 0.00001 to about 1.7 mg / L (e.g., 0.00001 to about 0.00005 mg / L, about 0.00005 to about 0.0001 mg / L, about 0.0001 to about 0.0005 mg / L, about 0.0005 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.005 mg / L, about In some embodiments, 1-decanol may be present in an amount of less than about 0.0018 mg / L (e.g., less than about 0.0017, 0.0015, 0.001, 0.0008, 0.0006, or 0.0004 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be present in an amount of from about 0.0000001% to about 5% by weight (from about 0.0000001% to about 0.000001% by weight, from about 0.000001% to about 0.00001% by weight, from about 0.000001% to about 0.0001% by weight, from about 0.0001% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, from about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, About 0.05% to about 0.1%, about 0.1% to about 0.4%, about 0.1% to about 0.2%, about 0.2% to about 0.3%, about 0.3% to about 0.4%, about 0.10% to about 0.45%, about 0.40% to about 0.45%, about 0.4% to about 1%, about 1% to about 2%, about 2% to about 3%, about 3% to about 4%, or about 4% to about 5% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs may be 1-decanol. In some embodiments, less than about 0.000022% by weight (e.g., less than about 0.00002%, 0.00001%, 0.000005%, or 0.000001%) of the one or more additional VOCs may be 1-decanol. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include 1-decanol.

[0183] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include 1-octanol. In some embodiments, 1-octanol may be present in an amount of about 0.04 to about 0.24 mg / L (e.g., about 0.04 to about 0.08 mg / L, about 0.08 to about 0.10 mg / L, about 0.10 to about 0.15 mg / L, about 0.15 to about 0.20 mg / L, or about 0.20 to about 0.24 mg / L). In some embodiments, about 0.00078% to about 0.72% by weight (e.g., about 0.00078% to about 0.0014% by weight, about 0.0014% to about 0.002% by weight, about 0.002 to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, about 0.1% to about 0.2% by weight, about 0.10% to about 0.23% by weight, about 0.20% to about 0.23% by weight, about 0.2% to about 0.4% by weight, about 0.4% to about 0.6% by weight, or about 0.6% to about 0.72% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be 1-octanol. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include 1-octanol.

[0184] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include 1-octen-3-ol. In some embodiments, 1-octen-3-ol may be present in an amount of about 0.0023 to about 1.68 mg / L (e.g., about 0.0023 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.02 mg / L, about 0.02 to about 0.03 mg / L, about 0.03 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.10 mg / L, about 0.10 to about 0.20 mg / L, about 0.20 to about 0.30 mg / L, about 0.30 to about 0.40 mg / L, about 0.40 to about 0.50 mg / L, about 0.50 to about 0.55 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1 mg / L, about 1 to about 1.3 mg / L, or about 1.3 to about 1.68 mg / L). In some embodiments, 1-octen-3-ol can be present in an amount of less than about 0.025 mg / L (e.g., about 0.020 mg / L, 0.015 mg / L, 0.010 mg / L, or less than 0.005 mg / L). In some embodiments, the amount of one or more additional VOCs can be about 0.00002% to about 5% by weight (e.g., about 0.00002% to about 0.00005% by weight, about 0.00005% to about 0.0001% by weight, about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.0005% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.0005% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.0005% to about 0.01 ... 5% by mass to about 0.1% by mass, about 0.1% by mass to about 0.5% by mass, about 0.1% by mass to about 0.2% by mass, about 0.2% by mass to about 0.3% by mass, about 0.3% by mass to about 0.4% by mass, about 0.4% by mass to about 0.5% by mass, about 0.10% by mass to about 0.55% by mass, about 0.10% by mass to about 1% by mass, about 1% by mass to about 2% by mass, about 2% by mass to about 3% by mass, about 3% by mass to about 4% by mass, or about 4% by mass to about 5% by mass can be 1-octen-3-ol. In some embodiments, less than 0.0001% by weight (e.g., less than about 0.00009%, 0.00008%, 0.00007%, 0.00006%, 0.00005%, 0.00004%, or 0.00003% by weight) of one or more additional VOCs can be 1-octen-3-ol.In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include 1-octen-3-ol.

[0185] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include 2,3-pentanedione. In some embodiments, 2,3-pentanedione may be present in an amount of about 0.0002 to about 0.12 mg / L (e.g., about 0.0002 to about 0.0005 mg / L, about 0.0005 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.002 mg / L, about 0.002 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.10 mg / L, or about 0.05 to about 0.12 mg / L). In some embodiments, 2,3-pentanedione can be present in an amount of at least about 0.0018 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.0019 mg / L, 0.002 mg / L, 0.005 mg / L, 0.01 mg / L, 0.03 mg / L, 0.05 mg / L, 0.07 mg / L, or 0.09 mg / L). In some embodiments, the amount of 2,3-pentanedione can be present in an amount of at least about 0.0000061% to about 0.0075% by weight (e.g., about 0.0000061% to about 0.00001% by weight, about 0.00001% to about 0.00005% by weight, about 0.00005% to about 0.0001% by weight, about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, about 0.0005% to about 0.0005% by weight, or about 0.0005% by weight). From about 0.0010% by weight, from about 0.0010% by weight to about 0.0020% by weight, from about 0.0020% by weight to about 0.0030% by weight, from about 0.0030% by weight to about 0.0050% by weight, from about 0.0050% by weight to about 0.0070% by weight, or from about 0.0050% by weight to about 0.0075% by weight can be 2,3-pentanedione. In some embodiments, at least about 0.0045% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.005%, 0.006%, 0.007%, 0.008%, 0.01%, 0.03%, or 0.05% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be 2,3-pentanedione. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs can be free of 2,3-pentanedione.

[0186] One or more additional VOCs in whiskey-like alcoholic beverages may include 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol. In some embodiments, 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol may be present in an amount of about 0.0003 to about 0.1 mg / L (e.g., about 0.0003 to about 0.0006 mg / L, about 0.0006 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.02 mg / L, about 0.02 to about 0.03 mg / L, about 0.03 to about 0.04 mg / L, about 0.04 to about 0.6 mg / L, about 0.06 to about 0.08 mg / L, or about 0.08 to about 0.1 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be present in an amount of about 0.0000042% to about 0.3% by weight (e.g., about 0.0000042% to about 0.000014% by weight, 0.000014% to about 0.00005% by weight, about 0.00005% to about 0.0001% by weight, about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, 0.005% to about 0.005% by weight, or 0.005% by weight). % to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.04% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.02% by weight, about 0.02% to about 0.03% by weight, about 0.03% to about 0.04% by weight, about 0.04% to about 0.06% by weight, about 0.06% to about 0.08% by weight, about 0.08% to about 0.1% by weight, about 0.1% to about 0.2% by weight, or about 0.2% to about 0.3% by weight may be 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol.

[0187] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include 2-methyl-1-butanol. In some embodiments, 2-methyl-1-butanol may be present in an amount of about 0.1 to about 9,400 mg / L (e.g., about 0.1 to about 1 mg / L, about 1 to about 2 mg / L, about 2 to about 3 mg / L, about 3 to about 4 mg / L, about 4 to about 5 mg / L, about 5 to about 10 mg / L, about 10 to about 50 mg / L, about 50 to about 100 mg / L, about 100 to about 500 mg / L, about 500 to about 1,000 mg / L, about 1,000 to about 2,000 mg / L, about 2,000 to about 4,000 mg / L, about 4,000 to about 6,000 mg / L, about 6,000 to about 8,000 mg / L, or about 8,000 to about 9,400 mg / L). In some embodiments, 2-methyl-1-butanol can be present in an amount of less than about 0.25 mg / L (e.g., less than about 0.24 mg / L, 0.23, 0.22, 0.21, or 0.2 mg / L). In some embodiments, 2-methyl-1-butanol can be present in an amount of at least about 1 g / L (e.g., at least about 1.5 g / L, 2 g / L, 3 g / L, 4 g / L, 5 g / L, 6 g / L, or 7 g / L). In some embodiments, about 0.004% to about 95% by weight (e.g., about 0.004% to about 0.008%, about 0.008% to about 0.01%, about 0.01% to about 0.05%, about 0.05% to about 0.1%, about 0.1% to about 0.5%, about 0.5% to about 1%, about 1% to about 2%, about 2% to about 3%, about 3% to about 4%, about 4% to about 5%, about 5% to about 6%, about 6% to about 7%, about 7% to about 8%, about 8% to about 9%, about 9% to about 10%, about 11% to about 12%, about 13% to about 14%, about 15% to about 16%, about 17% to about 18%, about 19% to about 20%, about 21% to about 22%, about 23% to about 24%, about 25% to about 26%, about 28% to about 28%, about 29% to about 30%, about 30% to about 31%, about 32% to about 33%, about 34% to about 35%, about 36% to about 37%, about 38% to about 39%, about 39% to about 40%, about 39% to about 41%, about 39% to about 42%, about 39% to about 43%, about 39% to about 44%, about 39% to about 45%, about 39% to about 50%, about 39% to about 51%, about 39% to about 52%, about 39% to about 45%, about 39% to about 53%, about 39% to about 45%, about 39% to about 54%, about 39% to about 5 About 4%, about 4% to about 5%, about 1% to about 5%, about 5% to about 10%, about 10% to about 20%, about 20% to about 30%, about 30% to about 40%, about 40% to about 50%, about 50% to about 60%, about 60% to about 70%, about 70% to about 80%, about 80% to about 90%, or about 90% to about 95% by weight can be 2-methyl-1-butanol. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include 2-methyl-1-butanol.

[0188] The one or more additional VOCs in whiskey-like alcoholic beverages may include 2-methylbutyl acetate. In some embodiments, 2-methylbutyl acetate may be present in an amount of about 0.009 to about 22 mg / L (e.g., about 0.009 to about 0.03 mg / L, about 0.03 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.2 mg / L, about 0.2 to about 0.4 mg / L, about 0.4 to about 0.6 mg / L, about 0.6 to about 0.8 mg / L, about 0.8 to about 1.0 mg / L, about 1.0 to about 1.2 mg / L, about 1.0 to about 3.0 mg / L, about 3.0 to about 5.0 mg / L, about 5.0 to about 7.0 mg / L, about 7.0 to about 10 mg / L, about 10 to about 15 mg / L, about 15 to about 20 mg / L, or about 20 to about 22 mg / L). In some embodiments, 2-methylbutyl acetate can be present in an amount of less than about 0.066 mg / L (e.g., less than about 0.06 mg / L, 0.05 mg / L, or 0.03 mg / L). In some embodiments, the amount of 2-methylbutyl acetate can be from about 0.0001% to about 45% by weight (e.g., from about 0.0001% to about 0.001%, from about 0.001% to about 0.002%, from about 0.002% to about 0.005%, from about 0.005% to about 0.01%, from about 0.01% to about 0.05%, from about 0.05% to about 0.1%, from about 0.1% to about 0.5%, or from about 0.5% to about 1% by weight) of one or more additional VOCs. about 0.1% by weight to about 0.3% by weight, about 0.3% by weight to about 0.5% by weight, about 0.5% by weight to about 0.7% by weight, about 0.7% by weight to about 0.9% by weight, about 0.9% by weight to about 1.1% by weight, about 0.5% by weight to about 1.1% by weight, about 1% by weight to about 10% by weight, about 10% by weight to about 20% by weight, about 20% by weight to about 30% by weight, about 30% by weight to about 40% by weight, or about 40% by weight to about 45% by weight may be 2-methylbutyl acetate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include 2-methylbutyl acetate.

[0189] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include 2-methylbutyl isovalerate. In some embodiments, 2-methylbutyl isovalerate may be present in an amount of about 0.00018 to about 0.11 mg / L (e.g., about 0.00018 to about 0.00020 mg / L, about 0.0002 to about 0.0003 mg / L, about 0.00020 to about 0.00025 mg / L, about 0.00025 to about 0.00030 mg / L, about 0.00030 to about 0.00035 mg / L, about 0.0003 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L, or about 0.5 to about 0.11 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be from about 0.000002% to about 0.35% by weight (e.g., from about 0.000002% to about 0.000004% by weight, from about 0.000004% to about 0.00001% by weight, from about 0.000005% to about 0.00001% by weight, from about 0.00001% to about 0.00005% by weight, from about 0.00005% to about 0.0001% by weight, from about 0.0001% to about 0.0003% by weight, or from about Between 0.00010% and about 0.00035% by weight, between about 0.0001% and about 0.0002%, between about 0.0002% and about 0.0003%, between about 0.0003% and about 0.001%, between about 0.001% and about 0.01%, between about 0.01% and about 0.1%, between about 0.1% and about 0.2%, between about 0.2% and about 0.3%, or between about 0.3% and about 0.35% by weight can be 2-methylbutyl isovalerate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include 2-methylbutyl isovalerate.

[0190] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include 2-methylbutyraldehyde. In some embodiments, 2-methylbutyraldehyde is present in an amount of from about 0.0003 to about 12.8 mg / L (e.g., from about 0.0003 to about 0.0005 mg / L, from about 0.0005 to about 0.001 mg / L, from about 0.001 to about 0.005 mg / L, from about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, from about 0.01 to about 0.05 mg / L, or from about 0.0 5 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.2 mg / L, about 0.2 to about 0.3 mg / L, about 0.3 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1 mg / L, about 1 to about 3 mg / L, about 3 to about 5 mg / L, about 5 to about 8 mg / L, about 8 to about 10 mg / L, about 10 to about 12 mg / L, or about 12 to about 12.8 mg / L). In some embodiments, 2-methylbutyraldehyde can be present in an amount of less than about 0.004 mg / L (e.g., less than about 0.003 mg / L, 0.002 mg / L, 0.001 mg / L, 0.0009 mg / L, 0.0008 mg / L, 0.0007 mg / L, 0.0006 mg / L, 0.0005 mg / L, 0.0004 mg / L, or 0.0003 mg / L). In some embodiments, 2-methylbutyraldehyde can be present in an amount of at least about 0.15 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.16 mg / L, 0.17 mg / L, 0.18 mg / L, 0.19 mg / L, 0.20 mg / L, 0.21 mg / L, 0.22 mg / L, or 0.23 mg / L). In some embodiments, about 0.000003 to about 30% by weight (e.g., about 0.000003% to about 0.00001% by weight, about 0.00001% to about 0.0001% by weight, about 0.0001% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.02% by weight, about 0.02% to about 0.05% by weight) of one or more additional VOCs. , about 0.05% by mass to about 0.1% by mass, about 0.1% by mass to about 0.2% by mass, about 0.2% by mass to about 0.3% by mass, about 0.1% by mass to about 0.3% by mass, about 0.3% by mass to about 1% by mass, about 1% by mass to about 5% by mass, about 5% by mass to about 10% by mass, about 10% by mass to about 20% by mass, about 20% by mass to about 25% by mass, or about 25% by mass to about 30% by mass may be 2-methylbutyraldehyde.In some embodiments, less than about 0.00009% by weight (e.g., less than about 0.00008%, 0.00007%, 0.00006%, 0.00005%, 0.00004%, 0.00003%, 0.00002%, 0.00001%, 0.000009%, 0.000008%, 0.000007%, 0.000006%, 0.000005%, or 0.000004% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs may be 2-methylbutyraldehyde. In some embodiments, at least about 0.15% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.16%, 0.17%, 0.18%, 0.19%, 0.20%, 0.21%, 0.22%, 0.23%, 0.24%, 0.25%, 0.26%, 0.27%, 0.28%, or 0.29%) of the one or more additional VOCs can be 2-methylbutyraldehyde. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs can be exclusive of 2-methylbutyraldehyde.

[0191] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include 2-nonanol. In some embodiments, 2-nonanol may be present in an amount of about 0.00018 to about 0.26 mg / L (e.g., about 0.00018 to about 0.0005 mg / L, about 0.0005 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.002 mg / L, about 0.002 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.2 mg / L, or about 0.2 to about 0.26 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be present in an amount of about 0.000002% to about 0.8% by weight (e.g., about 0.000002% to about 0.000008% by weight, about 0.000008% to about 0.00001% by weight, 0.00001% to about 0.0001% by weight, about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, about 0.0005% by weight, or about 0.0005% by weight). An amount of from about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% by weight to about 0.005% by weight, from about 0.005% by weight to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.01% by weight to about 0.05% by weight, from about 0.05% by weight to about 0.1% by weight, from about 0.1% by weight to about 0.3% by weight, from about 0.3% by weight to about 0.5% by weight, or from about 0.5% by weight to about 0.8% by weight can be 2-nonanol. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs can exclude 2-nonanol.

[0192] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include 2-nonanone. In some embodiments, 2-nonanone may be present in an amount of about 0 to about 0.2 mg / L (e.g., about 0 to about 0.0003 mg / L, about 0.0003 to about 0.0005 mg / L, about 0.0005 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.002 mg / L, about 0.002 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L, or about 0.1 to about 0.2 mg / L). In some embodiments, 2-nonanone may be present in an amount of at least about 0.08 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.09 mg / L, 0.10 mg / L, 0.12 mg / L, or 0.14 mg / L). In some embodiments, the amount of 2-nonanone may be from about 0% to about 0.31% by weight (e.g., from about 0% to about 0.000008% by weight, from about 0.000008% to about 0.00001% by weight, from 0.00001% to about 0.0001% by weight, from about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, from about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, or from about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight). 0.05% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.02% by weight, about 0.02% to about 0.03% by weight, about 0.03% to about 0.04% by weight, about 0.04% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, about 0.1% to about 0.2% by weight, or about 0.2% to about 0.31% by weight can be 2-nonanone. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include 2-nonanone.

[0193] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include 2-phenylethanol. In some embodiments, 2-phenylethanol may be present in an amount of about 0.16 to about 103 mg / L (e.g., about 0.16 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1 mg / L, about 1 to about 2 mg / L, about 2 to about 3 mg / L, about 3 to about 4 mg / L, about 4 to about 5 mg / L, about 5 to about 6 mg / L, about 5 to about 10 mg / L, about 10 to about 20 mg / L, about 20 to about 40 mg / L, about 40 to about 60 mg / L, about 60 to about 80 mg / L, about 80 to about 100 mg / L, or about 80 to about 103 mg / L). In some embodiments, 2-phenylethanol may be present in an amount of about 0.002% to about 93% by weight (e.g., about 0.002%) of the one or more additional VOCs. % to about 0.003%, about 0.003% to about 0.01%, about 0.01% to about 0.1%, about 0.1% to about 1%, about 1% to about 2%, about 2% to about 3%, about 3% to about 5%, about 1% to about 5%, about 5% to about 10%, about 10% to about 15%, about 15% to about 20%, about 10% to about 20%, about 20% to about 30%, about 30% to about 40%, about 40% to about 50%, about 50% to about 60%, about 60% to about 70%, about 70% to about 80%, about 80% to about 90%, or about 90% to about 93% by weight of the VOC may be 2-phenylethanol. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include 2-phenylethanol.

[0194] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include 2-phenylethyl acetate. In some embodiments, 2-phenylethyl acetate may be present in an amount of about 0.03 to about 90 mg / L (e.g., about 0.03 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.07 mg / L, about 0.07 to about 0.09 mg / L, about 0.08 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 1 mg / L, about 1 to about 2 mg / L, about 2 to about 3 mg / L, about 3 to about 5 mg / L, about 5 to about 10 mg / L, about 10 to about 20 mg / L, about 20 to about 30 mg / L, about 30 to about 50 mg / L, about 50 to about 70 mg / L, or about 70 to about 90 mg / L). In some embodiments, from about 0.0005 to about 90% by weight (e.g., from about 0.0005 to about 0.0009% by weight, from about 0.0009% by weight to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% by weight to about 0.005% by weight, from about 0.005% by weight to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.01% by weight to about 0.05% by weight, from about 0.05% by weight to about 0.1% by weight, from about 0.1% by weight to about 0.5% by weight, from about 0.5% by weight to about 1% by weight, from about 1% by weight to about 2% by weight, About 2% to about 5% by weight, about 1% to about 5% by weight, about 5% to about 10% by weight, about 10% to about 15% by weight, about 15% to about 20% by weight, about 10% to about 20% by weight, about 20% to about 30% by weight, about 30% to about 40% by weight, about 40% to about 50% by weight, about 50% to about 60% by weight, about 60% to about 70% by weight, about 70% to about 80% by weight, or about 80% to about 90% by weight may be 2-phenylethyl acetate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include 2-phenylethyl acetate.

[0195] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage can include 2-undecanone. In some embodiments, 2-undecanone is present in an amount of about 0.0002 to about 0.024 mg / L (e.g., about 0.0002 to about 0.0005 mg / L, 0.0010 mg / L, about 0.0010 to about 0.0015 mg / L, about 0.0015 to about 0.0020 mg / L, about 0.0015 to about 0.0025 mg / L, about 0.0020 to about 0.0025 mg / L, or about 0.0020 to about 0.0025 mg / L). In some embodiments, 2-undecanone may be present in an amount of at least about 0.0013 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.0014 mg / L, 0.0015 mg / L, 0.0016 mg / L, 0.0017 mg / L, 0.0018 mg / L, 0.0019 mg / L, or 0.0020 mg / L). In some embodiments, about 0.000002% to about 0.075% by weight (e.g., about 0.000002% to about 0.000004% by weight, about 0.000004% to about 0.00001% by weight, about 0.000005% to about 0.00001% by weight, about 0.00001% to about 0.00005% by weight, about 0.00005% to about 0.0001% by weight, about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01 to about 0.05% by weight, or about 0.05% to about 0.075% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be 2-undecanone. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include 2-undecanone.

[0196] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include 3-carene. In some embodiments, 3-carene may be present in an amount of about 0.0002 to about 2.5 mg / L (e.g., about 0.0002 to about 0.0005 mg / L, about 0.0005 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1.0 mg / L, about 1.0 to about 1.5 mg / L, about 1.5 to about 2.0 mg / L, or about 2.0 to about 2.5 mg / L). In some embodiments, 3-carene can be present in an amount of less than about 0.00033 mg / L (e.g., less than about 0.00032 mg / L, or less than 0.00031 mg / L). In some embodiments, 3-carene can be present in an amount of at least about 0.0013 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.0015 mg / L, 0.002 mg / L, 0.004 mg / L, 0.005 mg / L, 0.006 mg / L, 0.008 mg / L, 0.01 mg / L, 0.02 mg / L, 0.04 mg / L, 0.05 mg / L, 0.06 mg / L, 0.08 mg / L, or 0.1 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be present in an amount of from about 0.000005% to about 2.5% by weight (e.g., from about 0.000005% to about 0.00001% by weight, from about 0.00001% to about 0.00005% by weight, from about 0.00005% to about 0.0001% by weight, from about 0.0001% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.0001% by weight, or from about 0.001% to about 0.0001% by weight). 0.05% by mass, about 0.005% by mass to about 0.01% by mass, about 0.01% by mass to about 0.05% by mass, about 0.05% by mass to about 0.1% by mass, about 0.1% by mass to about 0.5% by mass, about 0.5% by mass to about 1.0% by mass, about 1.0% by mass, about 1.5% by mass, about 1.5% by mass to about 2.0% by mass, or about 2.0% by mass to about 2.5% by mass may be 3-carene.In some embodiments, at least about 0.004% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.005%, 0.006%, 0.007%, 0.008%, 0.009%, 0.01%, 0.02%, 0.04%, 0.05%, 0.06%, 0.08%, 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.5%, 0.6%, 0.8%, 1.0%, 1.5%, or 2.0% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be 3-carene. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs can be free of 3-carene.

[0197] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include 4-carbomethenol. In some embodiments, 4-carbomethenol may be present in an amount of about 0.00003 to about 0.02 mg / L (e.g., about 0.00003 to about 0.0001 mg / L, about 0.0001 to about 0.0002 mg / L, about 0.0002 to about 0.0005 mg / L, about 0.0005 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, or about 0.01 to about 0.02 mg / L). In some embodiments, 4-carbomenthenol can be present in an amount of at least about 0.0046 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.005 mg / L, 0.007 mg / L, 0.01 mg / L, 0.03 mg / L, 0.05 mg / L, 0.07 mg / L, 0.1 mg / L, 0.3 mg / L, or 0.5 mg / L). ...95 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.0000004% to about 0.000004% by weight, at least about 0.000004% to about 0.00004% by weight, at least about 0.00004% to about 0.0001% by weight, at least about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, at least about 0.0005% by weight). From about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% by weight to about 0.002% by weight, from about 0.002% by weight to about 0.003% by weight, from about 0.003% by weight to about 0.005% by weight, from about 0.005% by weight to about 0.007% by weight, from about 0.007% by weight to about 0.009% by weight, or from about 0.009% by weight to about 0.0095% by weight can be 4-carbomethenol. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include 4-carbomethenol.

[0198] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include 4-ethylguaiacol. In some embodiments, 4-ethylguaiacol may be present in an amount of about 0.001 to about 93 mg / L (e.g., about 0.001 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.02 mg / L, about 0.02 to about 0.04 mg / L, about 0.04 to about 0.06 mg / L, about 0.06 to about 0.08 mg / L, about 0.08 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1 mg / L, about 1 to about 2 mg / L, about 2 to about 5 mg / L, about 5 to about 10 mg / L, about 10 to about 20 mg / L, about 20 to about 30 mg / L, about 30 to about 50 mg / L, about 50 to about 70 mg / L, about 70 to about 90 mg / L, or about 70 to about 93 mg / L). In some embodiments, from about 0.00001% to about 90% by weight (e.g., from about 0.00001% to about 0.0001% by weight, from about 0.0001% to about 0.0002% by weight, from about 0.0002% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.01% to about 0.02% by weight, from about 0.02% to about 0.03% by weight, from about 0.03% to about 0.05% by weight, from about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, from about 0.1% to about 0.2% by weight, from about 0.2% to about 0.5% by weight) of one or more additional VOCs. About 0.1% by weight to about 0.5% by weight, about 0.5% by weight to about 1% by weight, about 1% by weight to about 2% by weight, about 1% by weight to about 5% by weight, about 5% by weight to about 10% by weight, about 10% by weight to about 15% by weight, about 15% by weight to about 20% by weight, about 10% by weight to about 20% by weight, about 20% by weight to about 30% by weight, about 30% by weight to about 40% by weight, about 40% by weight to about 50% by weight, about 50% by weight to about 60% by weight, about 60% by weight to about 70% by weight, about 70% by weight to about 80% by weight, or about 80% by weight to about 90% by weight may be 4-ethylguaiacol. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be free of 4-ethylguaiacol.

[0199] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include 4-ethylphenol. In some embodiments, 4-ethylphenol is present in an amount of about 0.0001 to about 40 mg / L (e.g., about 0.0001 to about 0.0003 mg / L, about 0.0003 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.002 mg / L, about 0.002 to about 0.004 mg / L, about 0.004 to about 0.006 mg / L, about 0.006 to about 0.008 mg / L, or about 0.008 to about 0.009 mg / L). In some embodiments, 5-ethylphenol may be present in an amount of at least about 1.7 mg / L (e.g., at least about 1.8 mg / L, 2.0 mg / L, 2.5 mg / L, 5 mg / L, 10 mg / L, 25 mg / L, 50 mg / L, 75 mg / L, 100 mg / L, or 150 mg / L). In some embodiments, about 0.0000015% to about 3.3% by weight (e.g., about 0.00015% to about 0.0003% by weight, about 0.0003% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.1% by weight, about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight, about 0.5% to about 1.0% by weight, about 1.0% to about 1.5% by weight, about 1.5% to about 2.0% by weight, about 2.0% to about 2.5% by weight, about 2.5% to about 3% by weight, or about 3% to about 3.5% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be 4-ethylphenol. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs do not need to include 4-ethylphenol.

[0200] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include acetaldehyde. In some embodiments, acetaldehyde may be present in an amount of about 0.03 to about 0.8 mg / L (e.g., about 0.03 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.2 mg / L, about 0.2 to about 0.4 mg / L, about 0.4 to about 0.6 mg / L, about 0.6 to about 0.7 mg / L, or about 0.6 to about 0.8 mg / L). In some embodiments, about 0.01% to about 1% by weight (e.g., about 0.01% to about 0.1%, about 0.1% to about 0.2%, about 0.2% to about 0.4%, about 0.4% to about 0.6%, about 0.6% to about 0.8%, or about 0.8% to about 1%) of the one or more additional VOCs can be acetaldehyde. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs can be free of acetaldehyde.

[0201] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include acetoin. In some embodiments, acetoin may be present in an amount of about 0.005 to about 1.3 mg / L (e.g., about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.02 mg / L, about 0.02 to about 0.04 mg / L, about 0.04 to about 0.06 mg / L, about 0.06 to about 0.08 mg / L, about 0.08 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.2 mg / L, about 0.2 to about 0.3 mg / L, about 0.3 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 0.7 mg / L, about 0.7 to about 0.9 mg / L, about 0.9 to about 1.1 mg / L, or about 0.9 to about 1.3 mg / L). In some embodiments, acetoin may be present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.015 mg / L, 0.02 mg / L, 0.03 mg / L, 0.04 mg / L, 0.05 mg / L, 0.06 mg / L, 0.07 mg / L, 0.08 mg / L, 0.09 mg / L, 0.1 mg / L, 0.2 mg / L, 0.3 mg / L, 0.4 mg / L, or 0.5 mg / L). In some embodiments, about 0.00006% to about 0.15% by weight (e.g., about 0.00006% to about 0.00001% by weight, about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.03% by weight, about 0.03% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.05% to about 0.07% by weight, about 0.07% to about 0.09% by weight, about 0.09% to about 0.11% by weight, about 0.11% to about 0.13% by weight, or about 0.13% to about 0.15% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be acetoin. In some embodiments, at least about 0.044% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.0.05%, 0.06%, 0.07%, 0.08%, 0.09%, 0.10%, 0.11%, 0.12%, 0.13%, 0.14%, 0.15%, 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, or 1% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be acetoin. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs can be free of acetoin.

[0202] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include amyl alcohol. In some embodiments, amyl alcohol may be present in an amount of about 0.002 to about 0.8 mg / L (e.g., about 0.002 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.2 mg / L, about 0.2 to about 0.3 mg / L, about 0.2 to about 0.4 mg / L, about 0.4 to about 0.6 mg / L, or about 0.6 to about 0.8 mg / L). In some embodiments, amyl alcohol may be present in an amount of at least about 0.076 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.08, 0.09 mg / L, 0.1 mg / L, 0.2 mg / L, 0.3 mg / L, 0.4 mg / L, 0.5 mg / L, 0.6 mg / L, or 0.7 mg / L). In some embodiments, the amount of amyl alcohol may be from about 0.00002% to about 0.85% by weight (e.g., from about 0.00002% to about 0.00004% by weight, from about 0.00004% to about 0.0001% by weight, from about 0.0001% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, or from about 0.05% to about 0% by weight). 0.10% by weight, about 0.10% to about 0.20% by weight, about 0.20% to about 0.30% by weight, about 0.30% to about 0.40% by weight, about 0.40% to about 0.50% by weight, about 0.50% to about 0.60% by weight, about 0.60% to about 0.70% by weight, about 0.70% to about 0.80% by weight, or 0.80% to about 0.85% by weight can be amyl alcohol. In some embodiments, at least about 0.24% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.3%, 0.4%, 0.5%, 0.6%, 0.7%, 0.8%, 1%, 2%, 3%, or 5% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be amyl alcohol. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs can be free of amyl alcohol.

[0203] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include amyl butyrate. In some embodiments, amyl butyrate is present in an amount of about 0.0000006 to about 0.1 mg / L (e.g., about 0.0000006 to about 0.000001 mg / L, about 0.000001 to about 0.000005 mg / L, about 0.000005 to about 0.00001 mg / L, about 0.00001 to about 0.00005 mg / L, about 0.00005 to about 0.0001 mg / L, about 0.0001 to about 0.0005 mg / L, about 0.000 0.01 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.02 mg / L, about 0.02 to about 0.04 mg / L, about 0.04 to about 0.06 mg / L, about 0.06 to about 0.08 mg / L, about 0.08 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.05 mg / L, or about 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L). In some embodiments, amyl butyrate may be present in an amount less than about 0.00012 mg / L (e.g., less than about 0.0001 mg / L, 0.00008 mg / L, 0.00006 mg / L, 0.00004 mg / L, 0.00002 mg / L, 0.00001 mg / L, 0.000008 mg / L, 0.000006 mg / L, 0.000004 mg / L, 0.000002 mg / L, or 0.000001 mg / L). In some embodiments, amyl butyrate may be present in an amount of at least about 0.00048 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.0005 mg / L, 0.0006 mg / L, 0.0007 mg / L, 0.0008 mg / L, 0.0009 mg / L, 0.001 mg / L, 0.002 mg / L, 0.004 mg / L, 0.005 mg / L, 0.006 mg / L, 0.008 mg / L, 0.01 mg / L, 0.02 mg / L, 0.03 mg / L, 0.04 mg / L, 0.05 mg / L, 0.06 mg / L, 0.07 mg / L, 0.08 mg / L, or 0.09 mg / L).In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be present in an amount of from about 0.0000002% to about 0.04% by weight (e.g., from about 0.0000002% to about 0.0000005% by weight, from about 0.0000005% to about 0.0000010% by weight, from about 0.000001% to about 0.000005% by weight, from about 0.000005% to about 0.00001% by weight, from about 0.000001% to about 0.00005% by weight, from about 0.000001% to about 0.00005% by weight, or from about 0.000001% by weight). 0.005% by mass to about 0.0001% by mass, about 0.0001% by mass to about 0.0005% by mass, about 0.0005% by mass to about 0.001% by mass, about 0.001% by mass to about 0.005% by mass, about 0.005% by mass to about 0.01% by mass, about 0.01% by mass to about 0.02% by mass, about 0.02% by mass to about 0.03% by mass, about 0.03% by mass to about 0.04% by mass, or about 0.01% by mass to about 0.04% by mass may be amyl butyrate. In some embodiments, at least about 0.0014% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.002%, 0.003%, 0.004%, 0.005%, 0.006%, 0.007%, 0.008%, 0.009%, 0.01%, 0.05%, 0.1%, 0.5% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be amyl butyrate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs can be free of amyl butyrate.

[0204] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include alpha-ionone. In some embodiments, alpha-ionone may be present in an amount of about 0.001 to about 0.01 mg / L (e.g., about 0.001 to about 0.002 mg / L, about 0.002 to about 0.004 mg / L, about 0.004 to about 0.006 mg / L, about 0.006 to about 0.008 mg / L, or about 0.008 to about 0.01 mg / L). In some embodiments, about 0.00001% to about 0.033% by weight (e.g., about 0.00001% to about 0.00002% by weight, about 0.00002% to about 0.00005% by weight, 0.00005% to about 0.0001% by weight, about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.02% by weight, or about 0.02% to about 0.33% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be alpha-ionone. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include alpha-ionone.

[0205] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include α-phellandrene. In some embodiments, α-phellandrene may be present in an amount of about 0.003 to about 0.006 mg / L (e.g., about 0.003 to about 0.004 mg / L, about 0.004 to about 0.005 mg / L, or about 0.005 to about 0.006 mg / L). In some embodiments, about 0.00003 to about 0.00020 wt% (e.g., about 0.00003% to about 0.00005%, about 0.00005% to about 0.00010%, about 0.00010% to about 0.00015%, or about 0.00015% to about 0.00020 wt%) of the one or more additional VOCs may be α-phellandrene. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include α-phellandrene.

[0206] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include (-)α-pinene (also referred to as α-pinene, alpha-pinene, or (-)alpha-pinene). In some embodiments, (-)α-pinene may be present in an amount of about 0.00015 to about 2.6 mg / L (e.g., about 0.00015 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1.0 mg / L, about 1.0 to about 1.5 mg / L, about 1.5 to about 2.0 mg / L, about 1.5 to about 2.5 mg / L, about 2.0 to about 2.5 mg / L, or about 2.0 to about 2.6 mg / L). In some embodiments, (−) α-pinene can be present in an amount less than about 0.00056 mg / L (e.g., less than about 0.0005 mg / L, 0.0004 mg / L, 0.0003 mg / L, or 0.0002 mg / L). In some embodiments, (-) α-pinene may be present in an amount of at least about 0.0022 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.0025 mg / L, 0.003 mg / L, 0.004 mg / L, 0.005 mg / L, 0.006 mg / L, 0.007 mg / L, 0.008 mg / L, 0.009 mg / L, 0.01 mg / L, 0.02 mg / L, 0.04 mg / L, 0.05 mg / L, 0.06 mg / L, 0.08 mg / L, 0.1 mg / L, 0.2 mg / L, 0.4 mg / L, 0.5 mg / L, 0.6 mg / L, 0.8 mg / L, 1 mg / L, 1.5 mg / L, or 2 mg / L).In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be present in an amount of about 0.000009% to about 2.6% (e.g., about 0.000009% to about 0.00001% by weight, about 0.00001% to about 0.00002% by weight, about 0.00002% to about 0.00005% by weight, about 0.00005% to about 0.0001% by weight, about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, about 0.0005% by weight, or about 0.0005% by weight) ~about 0.001 mass%, about 0.001 mass% to about 0.01 mass%, about 0.01 mass% to about 0.1 mass%, about 0.1 mass% to about 0.5 mass%, about 0.5 mass% to about 1.0 mass%, about 1.0 mass% to about 1 .5% by weight, about 1.5% by weight to about 2.0% by weight, about 1.5% by weight to about 2.5% by weight, about 2.0% by weight to about 2.5% by weight, or about 2.0% by weight to about 2.6% by weight) can be (-)a-pinene. In some embodiments, at least about 0.007% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.008%, 0.009%, 0.01%, 0.02%, 0.04%, 0.05%, 0.06%, 0.08%, 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.5%, 0.6%, 0.8%, 1.0%, 1.5%, 2.0%, or 2.6% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be (−) a-pinene. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs can be free of (−) a-pinene.

[0207] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include α-terpineol. In some embodiments, α-terpineol may be present in an amount of about 0.0005 to about 0.5 mg / L (e.g., about 0.0005 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.03 mg / L, about 0.03 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.07 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.2 mg / L, about 0.2 to about 0.3 mg / L, about 0.3 to about 0.4 mg / L, or about 0.4 to about 0.5 mg / L). In some embodiments, α-terpineol may be present in an amount of at least about 0.006 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.007 mg / L, 0.008 mg / L, 0.009 mg / L, 0.01 mg / L, 0.02 mg / L, 0.04 mg / L, 0.05 mg / L, 0.06 mg / L, 0.08 mg / L, 0.1 mg / L, 0.2 mg / L, 0.3 mg / L, or 0.4 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be present in an amount of about 0.00001% to about 0.76% by weight (e.g., about 0.00001% to about 0.0001% by weight, about 0.0001% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.02% by weight, about 0.02% to about 0.04% by weight, about 0.04% to about 0.06% by weight, ...) of the one or more additional VOCs. 0.06% to about 0.08% by weight, about 0.08% to about 0.10% by weight, about 0.10% to about 0.12% by weight, about 0.1% to about 0.2% by weight, about 0.2% to about 0.4% by weight, about 0.4% to about 0.5% by weight, about 0.5% to about 0.6% by weight, about 0.6% to about 0.7% by weight, or about 0.7% to about 0.76% by weight may be α-terpineol. In some embodiments, at least about 0.006% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.007%, 0.008%, 0.009%, 0.01%, 0.02%, 0.03%, 0.04%, 0.05%, 0.06%, 0.07%, 0.08%, 0.09%, or 0.1% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be α-terpineol.In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include α-terpineol.

[0208] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include benzaldehyde. In some embodiments, benzaldehyde is present in an amount of about 0.00015 to about 2.3 mg / L (e.g., about 0.00015 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.002 mg / L, about 0.002 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.002 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.003 mg / L, about 0.003 to about 0.004 mg / L, about 0.004 ... In some embodiments, benzaldehyde may be present in an amount of less than about 0.0008 mg / L (e.g., less than about 0.0007 mg / L, 0.0006 mg / L, 0.0005 mg / L, 0.01 mg / L to about 0.05 mg / L, 0.05 mg / L to about 0.1 mg / L, 0.1 mg / L to about 0.2 mg / L, or 0.2 mg / L to about 0.3 mg / L, 0.3 mg / L to about 0.5 mg / L, 0.5 mg / L to about 0.7 mg / L, 0.7 mg / L to about 1 mg / L, 1 mg / L to about 1.5 mg / L, 1.5 mg / L to about 2 mg / L, or 2 mg / L to about 2.3 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be present in an amount of about 0.0000018% to about 6.8% by weight (e.g., about 0.0000018% to about 0.00001% by weight, about 0.0001% by weight, about 0.0001% by weight, about 0.0001% by weight, about 0.0001% by weight to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.05% to about 0.10% by weight, about 0.10% by weight, or about 0.10% by weight). % to about 0.15% by weight, about 0.15% to about 0.20% by weight, about 0.20% to about 0.25% by weight, about 0.25% to about 0.5% by weight, about 0.5% to about 1% by weight, about 1% to about 2% by weight, about 2% to about 3% by weight, about 3% to about 4% by weight, about 4% to about 5% by weight, about 5% to about 6% by weight, or about 6% to about 6.8% by weight may be benzaldehyde. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be exclusive of benzaldehyde.

[0209] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include benzyl acetate. In some embodiments, benzyl acetate may be present in an amount of about 0.000062 to about 0.015 mg / L (e.g., about 0.0010 to about 0.0015 mg / L, about 0.0015 to about 0.0020 mg / L, about 0.0020 to about 0.0025 mg / L, about 0.0025 to about 0.0030 mg / L, about 0.0025 to about 0.0031 mg / L, about 0.0010 to about 0.0020 mg / L, about 0.00020 to about 0.0030 mg / L, about 0.003 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, or about 0.01 to about 0.015 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be present in an amount of from about 0.0000007% to about 0.046% by weight (e.g., from about 0.0000007% to about 0.000001% by weight, from about 0.000001% to about 0.00001% by weight, from about 0.00001% to about 0.000025% by weight, from about 0.000025% to about 0.00005% by weight, or from about 0.00005% to about 0.0001% by weight). %, about 0.0001% by weight to about 0.0005% by weight, about 0.0005% by weight to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% by weight to about 0.002% by weight, about 0.002% by weight to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.005% by weight to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% by weight to about 0.02% by weight, about 0.02% by weight to about 0.03% by weight, or about 0.03% by weight to about 0.46% by weight may be benzyl acetate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include benzyl acetate.

[0210] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include beta-ionone. In some embodiments, beta-ionone is present in an amount of about 0.00004 to about 0.34 mg / L (e.g., about 0.00004 to about 0.00008 mg / L, about 0.00008 to about 0.00012 mg / L, about 0.00012 to about 0.00015 mg / L, about 0.00015 to about 0.0002 mg / L, about 0.0002 to about 0.0005 mg / L, about 0.0005 to about 0.0005 mg / L, or about 0.0005 to about 0.0005 mg / L). In some embodiments, beta-ionone may be present in an amount of at least about 0.084 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.09 mg / L, 0.1 mg / L, 0.2 mg / L, 0.3 mg / L, 0.5 mg / L, 1 mg / L, 2 mg / L, 4 mg / L, or 8 mg / L).In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be from about 0.000003 to about 0.17% by weight (e.g., from about 0.000003% to about 0.000008% by weight, from about 0.000008% to about 0.00001% by weight, from about 0.00001% to about 0.0001% by weight, from about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, from about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.003% by weight, from about 0.003% to about 0.005% by weight, from about 0.005% to about 0.007% by weight, from about 0.007% to about 0.009% by weight, or from about 0.009% to about 0.011% by weight, about 0.011% by weight to about 0.013% by weight, about 0.013% by weight to about 0.15% by weight, about 0.001% by weight to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.005% by weight to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% by weight to about 0.02% by weight, about 0.010% by weight to about 0.015% by weight, about 0.015% by weight to about 0.020% by weight, about 0.020% by weight to about 0.025% by weight, about 0.025% by weight to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.05% by weight to about 0.1% by weight, about 0.1% by weight to about 0.15% by weight, or about 0.15% by weight to about 0.17% by weight may be beta-ionone. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include beta-ionone.

[0211] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include (-) beta-pinene (also referred to as (-)-beta-pinene or beta-pinene). In some embodiments, (-) beta-pinene is present in an amount of from about 0.000001 to about 0.09 mg / L (e.g., from about 0.000001 to about 0.00001 mg / L, from about 0.00001 to about 0.00002 mg / L, from about 0.00002 to about 0.00004 mg / L, from about 0.00004 to about 0.00006 mg / L, from about 0.00006 to about 0.00008 mg / L, or from about 0.0 The compound may be present in an amount of about 0.0008 to about 0.0001 mg / L, about 0.0001 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.02 mg / L, about 0.02 to about 0.03 mg / L, about 0.03 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.07 mg / L, or about 0.07 to about 0.09 mg / L). In some embodiments, (-) beta-pinene may be present in an amount of at least about 0.0003 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.0005 mg / L, 0.001 mg / L, 0.0035 mg / L, 0.004 mg / L, 0.005 mg / L, 0.006 mg / L, 0.007 mg / L, 0.008 mg / L, 0.009 mg / L, 0.01 mg / L, 0.02 mg / L, 0.03 mg / L, 0.04 mg / L, 0.05 mg / L, 0.06 mg / L, 0.07 mg / L, or 0.08 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be present in an amount of from about 0.0000013% to about 0.01% by weight (e.g., from about 0.0000013% to about 0.0000025% by weight, from about 0.0000025% to about 0.000005% by weight, from about 0.000005% to about 0.00001% by weight, from about 0.00001% to about 0.00002% by weight, or from about 0.00002% to about 0.00003% by weight). about 0.00003% by mass to about 0.00004% by mass, about 0.00004% by mass to about 0.00005% by mass, about 0.00005% by mass to about 0.0001% by mass, about 0.0001% by mass to about 0.0005% by mass, about 0.0005% by mass to about 0.001% by mass, about 0.001% by mass to about 0.005% by mass, or about 0.005% by mass to about 0.01% by mass may be (-) beta-pinene.In some embodiments, at least about 0.001% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.002%, 0.003%, 0.004%, 0.005%, 0.006%, 0.007%, 0.008%, 0.009%, 0.01%, 0.03%, 0.05%, or 0.1% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be (-)-beta-pinene. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs can be free of (-)-beta-pinene.

[0212] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include butanol. In some embodiments, butanol may be present in an amount of about 0.1 to about 23 mg / L (e.g., about 0.1 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1.0 mg / L, about 1.0 to about 1.5 mg / L, about 1.5 to about 2 mg / L, about 2 to about 3 mg / L, about 3 to about 5 mg / L, about 5 to about 7 mg / L, about 7 to about 9 mg / L, about 9 to about 11 mg / L, about 10 to about 12 mg / L, about 11 to about 13 mg / L, about 13 to about 15 mg / L, about 15 to about 17 mg / L, about 17 to about 19 mg / L, about 19 to about 21 mg / L, or about 21 to about 23 mg / L). In some embodiments, butanol can be present in an amount of less than about 0.23 mg / L (e.g., less than about 0.2 mg / L). In some embodiments, butanol can be present in an amount of from about 0.004% to about 45% by weight (e.g., from about 0.004% to about 0.007% by weight, from about 0.007% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, from about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, from about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight, from about 0.5% to about 1% by weight, from about 1% to about 2% by weight, from about 2% to about 4% by weight, from about 4% to about 6% by weight, or about 6% by weight) of one or more additional VOCs. about 8% by weight, about 8% by weight to about 10% by weight, about 10% by weight to about 12% by weight, about 12% by weight to about 14% by weight, about 14% by weight to about 16% by weight, about 16% by weight to about 18% by weight, about 18% by weight to about 20% by weight, about 10% by weight to about 15% by weight, about 15% by weight to about 20% by weight, about 10% by weight to about 20% by weight, about 20% by weight to about 30% by weight, about 30% by weight to about 40% by weight, or about 40% by weight to about 45% by weight may be butanol. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be free of butanol.

[0213] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include butyl acetate. In some embodiments, butyl acetate is present in an amount of about 0.00007 to about 1.3 mg / L (e.g., about 0.00007 to about 0.0001 mg / L, about 0.0001 to about 0.0005 mg / L, about 0.0005 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.02 mg / L, about 0.02 to about 0.04 mg / L, or about 0.04 to about 0.06 mg / L). , about 0.06 to about 0.08 mg / L, about 0.08 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.2 mg / L, about 0.2 to about 0.4 mg / L, about 0.4 to about 0.6 mg / L, about 0.6 to about 0.8 mg / L, about 0.8 to about 1.0 mg / L, about 1.0 to about 1.2 mg / L, about 1.0 to about 1.3 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1.0 mg / L, or about 0.5 to about 1.3 mg / L). In some embodiments, butyl acetate may be present in an amount of at least about 0.97 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.98 mg / L, 0.99 mg / L, or about 1.00 mg / L).In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be present in an amount of from about 0.0000009% to about 2% by weight (e.g., from about 0.0000009% to about 0.0000016% by weight, from about 0.0000016% by weight to about 0.000005% by weight, from about 0.000005% to about 0.00001% by weight, from about 0.00001% to about 0.00005% by weight, from about 0.00005% to about 0.0001% by weight, from about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, from about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, from about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, About 0.01% by weight to about 0.02% by weight, about 0.02% by weight to about 0.04% by weight, about 0.04% by weight to about 0.06% by weight, about 0.06% by weight to about 0.08% by weight, about 0.08% by weight to about 0.1% by weight, about 0.1% by weight to about 0.2% by weight, about 0.2% by weight to about 0.3% by weight, about 0.3% by weight to about 0.4% by weight, about 0.4% by weight to about 0.5% by weight, about 0.5% by weight to about 0.6% by weight, about 0.1% by weight to about 0.5% by weight, about 0.1% by weight to about 0.6% by weight, about 0.5% by weight to about 1% by weight, about 1% by weight to about 1.5% by weight, or about 1.5% by weight to about 2% by weight may be butyl acetate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include butyl acetate.

[0214] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include butyl formate. In some embodiments, butyl formate may be present in an amount of about 0.007 to about 1 mg / L (e.g., about 0.007 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.02 mg / L, about 0.02 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.2 mg / L, about 0.2 to about 0.4 mg / L, about 0.4 to about 0.6 mg / L, about 0.6 to about 0.8 mg / L, or about 0.8 to about 1 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be present in an amount of about 0.0001% to about 1% by weight (e.g., about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.02% by weight, about 0.02% to about 0.03% by weight, about 0.03% to about 0.04% by weight, about 0.04% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.05% to about 0.06% by weight, about 0.06% to about 0.07% by weight, about 0.07% to about 0.08% by weight, about 0.08% to about 0.09% by weight, about 0.09% to about 1 ... An amount of from about 0.05% by weight, from about 0.05% by weight to about 0.1% by weight, from about 0.1% by weight to about 0.2% by weight, from about 0.2% by weight to about 0.3% by weight, from about 0.3% by weight to about 0.4% by weight, from about 0.4% by weight to about 0.5% by weight, from about 0.5% by weight to about 0.6% by weight, from about 0.6% by weight to about 0.7% by weight, from about 0.7% by weight to about 0.8% by weight, from about 0.8% by weight to about 0.9% by weight, or from about 0.9% by weight to about 1% by weight can be butyl formate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include butyl formate.

[0215] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include butyric acid. In some embodiments, butyric acid is present in an amount of about 0.0007 to about 3.8 mg / L (e.g., about 0.0007 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.02 mg / L, about 0.02 to about 0.03 mg / L, about 0.03 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.06 mg / L, about 0.06 to about 0.07 mg / L, about 0.07 to about 0.08 mg / L, about 0.08 to about 0.09 mg / L, about 0.09 to about 0.10 mg / L, about 0.09 to about 0.11 mg / L, about 0.09 to about 0.12 mg / L, about 0.09 to about 0.13 mg / L, about 0.09 to about 0.14 mg / L, about 0.09 to about 0.15 mg / L, about 0.09 to about 0.16 ... In some embodiments, butyric acid is present in an amount of at least about 2.86 mg / L (e.g., at least about 3 mg / L, 4 mg / L, 5 mg / L, 6 mg / L, 8 mg / L, 10 mg / L, 12 mg / L, 15 mg / L, 20 mg / L, 50 mg / L, or 100 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be present in an amount of about 0.0003% to about 5.5% by weight (e.g., about 0.0003% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.02% by weight, about 0.02% to about 0.03% by weight, about 0.03% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.0 5% to about 0.1% by weight, about 0.1% to about 0.2% by weight, about 0.2% to about 0.3% by weight, about 0.3% to about 0.4% by weight, about 0.4% to about 0.5% by weight, about 0.5% to about 1% by weight, about 1% to about 2% by weight, about 2% to about 3% by weight, about 3% to about 4% by weight, about 4% to about 5% by weight, or about 5% to about 5.5% by weight can be butyric acid. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs do not include butyric acid.

[0216] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include carvone. In some embodiments, carvone is present in an amount of about 0.0007 to about 0.015 mg / L (e.g., about 0.0007 to about 0.0009 mg / L, about 0.0009 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.003 mg / L, about 0.003 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.007 mg / L, about 0.007 to about 0.0 In some embodiments, carvone may be present in an amount of at least about 0.0042 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.005 mg / L, 0.006 mg / L, 0.007 mg / L, 0.008 mg / L, 0.009 mg / L, about 0.009 to about 0.011 mg / L, about 0.011 to about 0.013 mg / L, about 0.013 to about 0.015 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.010 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.010 mg / L, or about 0.010 to about 0.015 mg / L). In some embodiments, carvone may be present in an amount of at least about 0.0042 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.005 mg / L, 0.006 mg / L, 0.007 mg / L, 0.008 mg / L, 0.009 mg / L, or 0.01 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be from about 0.0000085% to about 0.0086% by weight (e.g., from about 0.0000085% to about 0.000015% by weight, from about 0.000015% to about 0.00002% by weight, from about 0.00002% to about 0.00005% by weight, from about 0.00005% to about 0.0001% by weight, from about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, or from about 0.0005% by weight to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% by weight to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.001% by weight to about 0.006% by weight, about 0.001% by weight to about 0.002% by weight, about 0.002% by weight to about 0.004% by weight, about 0.004% by weight to about 0.006% by weight, about 0.006% by weight to about 0.008% by weight, or about 0.008% by weight to about 0.0086% by weight may be carvone. In some embodiments, at least about 0.004% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.005% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs may be carvone. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include carvone.

[0217] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include cinnamaldehyde. In some embodiments, cinnamaldehyde is present in an amount of from about 0.000007 to about 9.6 mg / L (e.g., from about 0.000007 to about 0.00001 mg / L, from about 0.00001 to about 0.00002 mg / L, from about 0.00002 to about 0.00003 mg / L, from about 0.00003 to about 0.00005 mg / L, from about 0.00005 to about 0.00007 mg / L, or from about 0.00007 to about 0.00008 mg / L). 0.00009 mg / L, about 0.00009 to about 0.0001 mg / L, about 0.0001 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 1 mg / L, about 1 to about 2 mg / L, about 2 to about 3 mg / L, about 3 to about 5 mg / L, about 5 to about 7 mg / L, about 7 to about 9 mg / L, or about 7 to about 9.6 mg / L). In some embodiments, cinnamaldehyde can be present in an amount of less than about 0.000085 mg / L (e.g., less than about 0.00008 mg / L, 0.00007 mg / L, 0.00006 mg / L, 0.00005 mg / L, 0.00004 mg / L, 0.00003 mg / L, or 0.00002 mg / L). In some embodiments, cinnamaldehyde can be present in an amount of at least about 0.04 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.05 mg / L, 0.1 mg / L, 0.2 mg / L, 0.5 mg / L, or 1 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be from about 0.0000014% to about 0.45% by weight (e.g., from about 0.0000014% to about 0.0000026% by weight, from about 0.0000026% to about 0.000005% by weight, from about 0.000005% to about 0.00001% by weight, from about 0.00001% to about 0.00002% by weight, or from about 0.00002% to about 0.00003% by weight). about 0.00003% by mass to about 0.00005% by mass, about 0.00005% by mass to about 0.0001% by mass, about 0.0001% by mass to about 0.001% by mass, about 0.001% by mass to about 0.01% by mass, about 0.01% by mass to about 0.1% by mass, about 0.1% by mass to about 0.2% by mass, about 0.2% by mass to about 0.4% by mass, or about 0.20% by mass to about 0.45% by mass may be cinnamaldehyde.In some embodiments, at least about 0.013% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.015%, 0.02%, 0.03%, 0.04%, 0.05%, 0.06%, 0.07%, 0.08%, 0.09%, 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%, or 0.4% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be cinnamaldehyde. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs can be free of cinnamaldehyde.

[0218] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include cis-3-hexen-1-ol. In some embodiments, cis-3-hexen-1-ol may be present in an amount of about 0.045 to about 0.12 mg / L (e.g., about 0.045 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.06 mg / L, about 0.06 to about 0.07 mg / L, about 0.07 to about 0.08 mg / L, about 0.08 to about 0.09 mg / L, about 0.09 to about 0.10 mg / L, about 0.10 to about 0.11 mg / L, or about 0.11 to about 0.12 mg / L). In some embodiments, about 0.0005% to about 0.4% by weight (e.g., about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.002% by weight, about 0.002% to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, about 0.1% to about 0.2% by weight, about 0.2% to about 0.3% by weight, or about 0.3% to about 0.4% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be cis-3-hexen-1-ol. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs can be exclusive of cis-3-hexen-1-ol.

[0219] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include cis-3-hexenyl acetate. In some embodiments, cis-3-hexenyl acetate may be present in an amount of about 0.0004 to about 0.002 mg / L (e.g., about 0.0004 to about 0.0006 mg / L, about 0.0006 to about 0.0008 mg / L, about 0.0008 to about 0.001 mg / L, or about 0.001 to about 0.002 mg / L). In some embodiments, about 0.000005% to about 0.014% by weight (e.g., about 0.000005% to about 0.000009% by weight, about 0.000009% to about 0.00001% by weight, about 0.00001% to about 0.00005% by weight, about 0.00005% to about 0.0001% by weight, about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.002% by weight, about 0.002% to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, or about 0.01% to about 0.014% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be cis-3-hexenyl acetate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include cis-3-hexenyl acetate.

[0220] The one or more additional VOCs in whiskey-like alcoholic beverages may include (-)cis-rose oxide (also referred to as cis-rose oxide or (-)-cis-rose oxide). In some embodiments, (-)cis-rose oxide may be present in an amount of about 0.00009 to about 0.001 mg / L (e.g., about 0.00009 to about 0.0001 mg / L, about 0.0001 to about 0.0003 mg / L, about 0.0003 to about 0.0005 mg / L, about 0.0005 to about 0.0007 mg / L, about 0.0007 to about 0.0009 mg / L, or about 0.0007 to about 0.001 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be from about 0.000001% to about 0.003% by weight (e.g., from about 0.000001% to about 0.000002% by weight, from about 0.000002% to about 0.000005% by weight, from about 0.000005% to about 0.00001% by weight, from about 0.00001% to about 0.00005% by weight, from about 0.00005% to about 0.0001% by weight, or from about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight). , about 0.0001% to about 0.0003% by weight, about 0.0003% to about 0.0005% by weight, about 0.0005% to about 0.0007% by weight, about 0.0007% to about 0.0009% by weight, about 0.0005% to about 0.0009% by weight, about 0.0009% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.002% by weight, or about 0.002% to about 0.003% by weight may be (-)cis-rose oxide. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include (-)cis-rose oxide.

[0221] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include citronellol. In some embodiments, citronellol is present in an amount of about 0.00003 to about 2.5 mg / L (e.g., about 0.00003 to about 0.00005 mg / L, about 0.00005 to about 0.0001 mg / L, about 0.0001 to about 0.0001 to about 0.0002 mg / L, about 0.0002 to about 0.0005 mg / L, about 0.0005 to about 0.001 mg / L, or about 0.0005 to about 0.001 mg / L). / L, about 0.001 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1.0 mg / L, about 1.0 to about 1.5 mg / L, about 1.5 to about 2.0 mg / L, or about 2.0 to about 2.5 mg / L). In some embodiments, citronellol may be present in an amount less than about 0.0002 mg / L (e.g., less than about 0.0001 mg / L). In some embodiments, citronellol may be present in an amount of at least about 0.046 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.05 mg / L, 0.06 mg / L, 0.07 mg / L, 0.08 mg / L, 0.09 mg / L, 0.1 mg / L, 0.2 mg / L, 0.3 mg / L, 0.4 mg / L 0.5 mg / L, 0.6 mg / L, 0.8 mg / L, 1.0 mg / L, 1.2 mg / L, 1.4 mg / L, 1.6 mg / L, 1.8 mg / L, or 2.0 mg / L).In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be from about 0.000003 to about 5.5% by weight (e.g., from about 0.000003% to about 0.000006% by weight, from about 0.000006% to about 0.00001% by weight, from about 0.00001% to about 0.0001% by weight, from about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, from about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, from about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, or from about 0.01% to about 0.0 2 mass%, about 0.02 mass% to about 0.03 mass%, about 0.03 mass% to about 0.05 mass%, about 0.05 mass% to about 0.1 mass%, about 0.1 mass% to about 0.5 mass%, about 0.5 mass% to about 0.5 mass% to about 1.0 mass%, about 1.0 mass% to about 1 .5% by weight, about 1.5% to about 2.0% by weight, about 2.0% to about 2.5% by weight, about 2.5% to about 3% by weight, about 3% to about 4% by weight, about 4% to about 5% by weight, or about 5% to about 5.5% by weight) can be citronellol. In some embodiments, at least about 0.46% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.47%, 0.48%, 0.49%, 0.5%, 0.6%, 0.7%, 0.8%, 0.9%, 1.0%, 1.1%, 1.2%, 1.3%, 1.4%, 1.5%, 1.6%, 1.7%, 1.8%, 1.9%, 2.0%, 2.1%, 2.2%, 2.3%, or 2.4% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be citronellol. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs can be exclusive of citronellol.

[0222] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include damascenone. In some embodiments, damascenone may be present in an amount of about 0.0007 to about 28 mg / L (e.g., about 0.0007 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.003 mg / L, about 0.003 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.2 mg / L, about 0.2 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1 mg / L, about 1 to about 2 mg / L, about 2 to about 5 mg / L, about 5 to about 10 mg / L, about 10 to about 15 mg / L, about 15 to about 20 mg / L, about 20 to about 25 mg / L, or about 25 to about 28 mg / L). In some embodiments, damascenone can be present in an amount of at least about 0.14 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.2 mg / L, 0.5 mg / L, 1 mg / L, 2 mg / L, or 5 mg / L). In some embodiments, the amount of damascenone can be from about 0.000009% to about 3.8% by weight (e.g., from about 0.000009% to about 0.00007% by weight, from about 0.00007% to about 0.0001% by weight, from about 0.0001% to about 0.0002% by weight, from about 0.0002% to about 0.0005% by weight, from about 0.005% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, or from about 0.0001% to about 0.005% by weight). 5% by mass to about 0.01% by mass, about 0.01% by mass to about 0.05% by mass, about 0.05% by mass to about 0.1% by mass, about 0.1% by mass to about 0.5% by mass, about 0.5 to about 1.0% by mass, about 1.0% by mass to about 1.5% by mass, about 1.5% by mass to about 2.0% by mass, about 2.0% by mass to about 2.5% by mass, about 2.5% by mass to about 3.0% by mass, about 3.0% by mass to about 3.5% by mass, or about 3.5 to about 3.8% by mass may be damascenone. In some embodiments, at least about 0.44% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.5%, 0.6%, 0.7%, 0.8%, 0.9%, 1.0%, 1.2%, 1.3%, 1.4%, 1.5%, 2.0%, 2.5%, 3.0%, 3.5%, 4.0%, 5.0%, or 10% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be damascenone. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs can be exclusive of damascenone.

[0223] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include decanoic acid. In some embodiments, decanoic acid may be present in an amount of about 0.02 to about 90 mg / L (e.g., about 0.02 to about 0.05 mg / L, 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1 mg / L, about 1 mg / L to about 2 mg / L, about 1 to about 5 mg / L, about 1 to about 10 mg / L, about 5 to about 10 mg / L, about 10 to about 15 mg / L, about 15 to about 20 mg / L, about 10 to about 20 mg / L, about 20 to about 25 mg / L, about 25 to about 30 mg / L, about 25 to about 32 mg / L, about 20 to about 30 mg / L, about 20 to about 32 mg / L, about 30 to about 50 mg / L, about 50 to about 70 mg / L, or about 70 to about 90 mg / L). In some embodiments, from about 0.0002% to about 90% by weight (e.g., from about 0.0002% to about 0.0005% by weight, from about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, from about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, from about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, from about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight, from about 0.5% to about 1% by weight, from about 1% to about 2% by weight, from about 1% by weight to about 5% by weight, about 5% by weight to about 10% by weight, about 10% by weight to about 15% by weight, about 15% by weight to about 20% by weight, about 20% by weight to about 25% by weight, about 10% by weight to about 20% by weight, about 20% by weight to about 28% by weight, about 20% by weight to about 30% by weight, about 30% by weight to about 40% by weight, about 40% by weight to about 50% by weight, about 50% by weight to about 60% by weight, about 60% by weight to about 70% by weight, about 70% by weight to about 80% by weight, or about 80% by weight to about 90% by weight may be decanoic acid. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include decanoic acid.

[0224] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage can include delta-decalactone. In some embodiments, delta-decalactone is present in an amount of from about 0.0014 to about 5.2 mg / L (e.g., from about 0.0014 to about 0.002 mg / L, from about 0.002 to about 0.005 mg / L, from about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, from about 0.01 to about 0.05 mg / L, from about 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L, from about 0.1 to about 0.5 mg / L, or from about 0.5 mg / L). In some embodiments, delta-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.27 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.3 mg / L, 0.4 mg / L, 0.5 mg / L, 0.7 mg / L, 1 mg / L, 1.5 mg / L, 2 mg / L, 2.5 mg / L, or 3 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be from about 0.00002% to about 5.7% by weight (e.g., from about 0.00002% to about 0.0001% by weight, from about 0.0001% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.01% to about 0.1% by weight, from about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight, from about 0.5% to about 1.0% by weight, or from about 1.0% to about 1% by weight). 0.5%, about 1.5% to about 2.0%, about 2.0% to about 2.5%, about 2.5% to about 3.0%, about 3.0% to about 3.5%, about 3.5% to about 4.0%, about 4.0% to about 4.5%, about 4.5% to about 5.0%, about 5.0% to about 5.5%, or about 5.0% to about 5.7% by weight can be delta-decalactone. In some embodiments, at least about 0.84% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.9%, 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 6%, 8%, 10%, 15% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be delta-decalactone. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs can be free of delta-decalactone.

[0225] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include diethyl succinate. In some embodiments, diethyl succinate may be present in an amount of about 0.0004 mg / L to about 16 mg / L (e.g., about 0.0004 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1 mg / L, about 1 to about 2 mg / L, about 2 to about 3 mg / L, about 3 to about 5 mg / L, about 5 to about 7 mg / L, about 7 to about 9 mg / L, about 9 to about 11 mg / L, about 11 to about 13 mg / L, about 13 to about 15 mg / L, or about 15 to about 16 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be from about 0.000005% to about 36% by weight (e.g., from about 0.000005% to about 0.00001% by weight, from about 0.00001% to about 0.00005% by weight, from about 0.00005% to about 0.0001% by weight, from about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, from about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, from about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, or from about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight). %, about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, about 0.1% to about 0.2% by weight, about 0.2% to about 0.5% by weight, about 0.5% to about 1.0% by weight, about 1.0% to about 1.5% by weight, about 1.5% to about 2.0% by weight, about 2.0% to about 2.4% by weight, about 2% to about 5% by weight, about 5% to about 10% by weight, about 10% to about 20% by weight, about 20% to about 25% by weight, about 25% to about 30% by weight, or about 30% to about 36% by weight may be diethyl succinate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include diethyl succinate.

[0226] One or more additional VOCs in whiskey-like alcoholic beverages can include dimethyl sulfide. In some embodiments, dimethyl sulfide can be present in an amount of about 0.01 to about 0.07 mg / L (e.g., about 0.01 to about 0.03 mg / L, about 0.03 to about 0.05 mg / L, or about 0.05 to about 0.07 mg / L). In some embodiments, about 0.0001% to about 0.009% by weight (e.g., about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.003% by weight, about 0.003% to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.005% to about 0.007% by weight, or about 0.007% to about 0.009% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be dimethyl sulfide. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be exclusive of dimethyl sulfide.

[0227] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include ethyl acetate. In some embodiments, ethyl acetate may be present in an amount of about 2.5 mg / L to about 10 g / L (e.g., about 2.5 to about 5 mg / L, about 5 to about 10 mg / L, about 10 to about 20 mg / L, about 20 to about 40 mg / L, about 40 to about 60 mg / L, about 60 to about 80 mg / L, about 80 to about 100 mg / L, about 100 to about 150 mg / L, about 150 to about 200 mg / L, about 200 to about 300 mg / L, about 300 to about 500 mg / L, about 500 mg / L to about 1 g / L, about 1 to about 2 g / L, about 2 to about 4 g / L, about 4 to about 6 g / L, about 6 to about 8 g / L, or about 8 to about 10 g / L). In some embodiments, ethyl acetate can be present in an amount less than about 4.7 mg / L (e.g., less than about 4 mg / L, 3.5 mg / L, 3 mg / L, 2.5 mg / L, 2 mg / L, 1.5 mg / L, 1 mg / L, or 0.5 mg / L). In some embodiments, ethyl acetate can be present in an amount less than about 4.7 mg / L (e.g., less than about 4.5 mg / L, 4.0 mg / L, 3.0 mg / L, 2.0 mg / L, 1.0 mg / L, 0.5 mg / L, or 0.1 mg / L). In some embodiments, ethyl acetate can be present in an amount of at least about 785 mg / L (e.g., at least about 800 mg / L, 1 g / L, 2 g / L, 3 g / L, 4 g / L, 5 g / L, 6 g / L, 7 g / L, or 8 g / L). In some embodiments, about 0.08% to about 90% by weight (e.g., about 0.08% to about 0.1% by weight, about 0.1% to about 0.15% by weight, about 0.15% to about 0.5% by weight, about 0.5% to about 1% by weight, about 1% to about 2% by weight, about 2% to about 4% by weight, about 1% to about 5% by weight, about 5% to about 10% by weight, about 4% to about 6% by weight, about 6% to about 8% by weight, about 8% to about 10 mass%, about 10 mass% to about 12 mass%, about 10 mass% to about 15 mass%, about 12 mass% to about 15 mass%, about 15 mass% to about 20 mass%, about 20 mass% to about 25 mass%, about 25 mass% to about 30 mass%, about 30 mass% % to about 40% by weight, about 40% to about 50% by weight, about 50% to about 60% by weight, about 60% to about 70% by weight, about 70% to about 80% by weight, or about 80% to about 90% by weight) can be ethyl acetate.In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include ethyl acetate.

[0228] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include ethyl butanoate. In some embodiments, the ethyl butanoate is present in an amount of from about 0.015 to about 9.5 mg / L (e.g., from about 0.015 to about 0.03 mg / L, from about 0.03 to about 0.05 mg / L, from about 0.05 to about 0.07 mg / L, from about 0.07 to about 0.09 mg / L, from about 0.09 to about 0.1 mg / L, from about 0.1 to about 0.2 mg / L, from about 0.2 to about 0.5 mg / L, from about 0.5 to about 1.0 mg / L, or from about 1.0 to about 1.0 mg / L). 5 mg / L, about 1.5 to about 2.0 mg / L, about 2.0 to about 2.5 mg / L, about 2.5 to about 2.8 mg / L, about 2.5 to about 3.0 mg / L, about 3.0 to about 4.0 mg / L, about 4.0 to about 5.0 mg / L, about 5.0 to about 6.0 mg / L, about 6.0 to about 7.0 mg / L, about 7.0 to about 8.0 mg / L, about 8.0 to about 9.0 mg / L, or about 9.0 to about 9.5 mg / L). In some embodiments, ethyl butanoate may be present in an amount of at least about 2.1 mg / L (e.g., at least about 2.2 mg / L, 2.3 mg / L, 2.4 mg / L, or 2.5 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be from about 0.0002% to about 25% by weight (e.g., from about 0.0002% to about 0.0003% by weight, from about 0.0003% to about 0.0005% by weight, from about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, from about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.01% to about 0.02% by weight, from about 0.02% to about 0.05% by weight, from about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, from about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight, or about 0.5% by weight). An amount of about 1% by weight to about 0.1% by weight to about 0.2% by weight, about 0.2% by weight to about 0.4% by weight, about 0.4% by weight to about 0.6% by weight, about 0.6% by weight to about 0.8% by weight, about 0.8% by weight to about 1.0% by weight, about 1.0% by weight to about 1.2% by weight, about 1.2% by weight to about 1.4% by weight, about 1.0% by weight to about 1.4% by weight, about 1.0% by weight to about 5% by weight, about 5% by weight to about 10% by weight, about 10% by weight to about 15% by weight, about 15% by weight to about 20% by weight, or about 20% by weight to about 25% by weight may be ethyl butanoate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include ethyl butanoate.

[0229] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include ethyl cinnamate. In some embodiments, ethyl cinnamate is present in an amount of about 0.00003 to about 0.016 mg / L (e.g., about 0.00003 to about 0.00005 mg / L, about 0.00005 to about 0.0001 mg / L, about 0.0001 to about 0.0002 mg / L, about 0.0002 to about 0.0005 mg / L, about 0.0005 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.00 In some embodiments, ethyl cinnamate may be present in an amount of less than about 0.0002 mg / L (e.g., about 0.0002 mg / L, about 0.002 mg / L, about 0.004 mg / L, about 0.006 mg / L, about 0.006 mg / L, about 0.008 mg / L, about 0.008 mg / L, about 0.010 mg / L, about 0.012 mg / L, about 0.014 mg / L, or about 0.014 mg / L). In some embodiments, ethyl cinnamate may be present in an amount less than about 0.00023 mg / L (e.g., about 0.0002 mg / L, or less than 0.0001 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be present in an amount of about 0.0000008% to about 0.05% by weight (e.g., about 0.0000008% to about 0.000007% by weight, about 0.000007% to about 0.00001% by weight, about 0.00001% to about 0.00005% by weight, about 0.00005% to about 0.0001% by weight, about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, about 0.0005% to about 0.001 ... Between 0.001% and about 0.003%, between about 0.003% and about 0.005%, between about 0.005% and about 0.007%, between about 0.007% and about 0.009%, between about 0.009% and about 0.011%, between about 0.011% and about 0.013%, between about 0.013% and about 0.015%, or between about 0.015% and about 0.25%, or between about 0.25% and about 0.05% by weight can be ethyl cinnamate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs can be exclusive of ethyl cinnamate.

[0230] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include ethyl decanoate. In some embodiments, ethyl decanoate may be present in an amount of about 0.3 to about 50 mg / L (e.g., about 0.3 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1.0 mg / L, about 1.0 to about 1.5 mg / L, about 1.5 to about 2.0 mg / L, about 2.0 to about 2.5 mg / L, about 2.5 to about 3.0 mg / L, about 3 to about 5 mg / L, about 5 to about 10 mg / L, about 10 to about 15 mg / L, about 15 to about 20 mg / L, about 20 to about 30 mg / L, about 30 to about 40 mg / L, about 40 to about 48 mg / L, or about 40 to about 50 mg / L). In some embodiments, ethyl decanoate can be present in an amount of at least about 30 mg / L (e.g., at least about 31 mg / L, 32 mg / L, 33 mg / L, 34 mg / L, 35 mg / L, 36 mg / L, 37 mg / L, 38 mg / L, 39 mg / L, or 40 mg / L). In some embodiments, the amount of ethyl decanoate can be from about 0.003% to about 70% by weight (e.g., from about 0.003% to about 0.006%, from about 0.006% to about 0.01%, from about 0.01% to about 0.05%, from about 0.05% to about 0.1%, from about 0.1% to about 0.5%, from about 0.5% to about 1%, from about 1% to about 5%, or from about 1% to about 2% by weight) of one or more additional VOCs. %, about 2% to about 5% by weight, about 5% to about 10% by weight, about 10% to about 15% by weight, about 15% to about 18% by weight, about 10% to about 18% by weight, about 10% to about 20% by weight, about 20% to about 30% by weight, about 30% to about 40% by weight, about 40% to about 50% by weight, about 50% to about 60% by weight, or about 60% to about 70% by weight may be ethyl decanoate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include ethyl decanoate.

[0231] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include ethyl heptanoate. In some embodiments, ethyl heptanoate may be present in an amount of about 0.00009 to about 0.4 mg / L (e.g., about 0.00009 to about 0.0001 mg / L, about 0.0001 to about 0.0005 mg / L, about 0.0005 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.003 mg / L, about 0.003 to about 0.006 mg / L, about 0.006 to about 0.009 mg / L, about 0.009 to about 0.012 mg / L, about 0.012 to about 0.02 mg / L, about 0.02 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.2 mg / L, about 0.2 to about 0.3 mg / L, or about 0.3 to about 0.4 mg / L). In some embodiments, ethyl heptanoate can be present in an amount less than about 0.003 mg / L (e.g., less than about 0.002 mg / L, 0.001 mg / L, 0.0009 mg / L, 0.0008 mg / L, 0.0007 mg / L, 0.0006 mg / L, 0.0005 mg / L, 0.0004 mg / L, 0.0003 mg / L, 0.0002 mg / L, or 0.0001 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be present in an amount of from about 0.0000009% to about 1.2% (e.g., from about 0.0000009% to about 0.000001% by weight, from about 0.000001% to about 0.00001% by weight, from about 0.000001% to about 0.0001% by weight, from about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, from about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, or from about 0.00 5% to about 0.008% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.002% by weight, about 0.002% to about 0.004% by weight, about 0.004% to about 0.006% by weight, about 0.006% to about 0.008% by weight, about 0.008% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight, about 0.5% to about 1% by weight, or about 1% to about 1.2% by weight can be ethyl heptanoate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include ethyl heptanoate.

[0232] One or more additional VOCs in a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include ethyl hexanoate. In some embodiments, ethyl hexanoate may be present in an amount of about 0.015 to about 9 mg / L (e.g., about 0.015 to about 0.02 mg / L, about 0.02 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.2 mg / L, about 0.2 to about 0.3 mg / L, about 0.3 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 0.7 mg / L, about 0.7 to about 0.9 mg / L, about 0.8 to about 1 mg / L, about 1 to about 2 mg / L, about 2 to about 3 mg / L, about 3 to about 5 mg / L, about 5 to about 7 mg / L, or about 7 to about 9 mg / L). In some embodiments, ethyl hexanoate can be present in an amount of at least about 4.0 mg / L (e.g., at least about 4.5 mg / L, 5.0 mg / L, 5.5 mg / L, 6.0 mg / L, 6.5 mg / L, 7.0 mg / L, 7.5 mg / L, or 8.0 mg / L). In some embodiments, about 0.0002% to about 20% by weight (e.g., about 0.0002% to about 0.0003% by weight, about 0.0003% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight, about 0.5% to about 1% by weight, about 1.0% to about 1.5% by weight, about 1.5% to about 2.0% by weight, about 2.0% to about 2.5% by weight, about 2.5% to about 5% by weight, about 5% to about 10% by weight, about 10% to about 15% by weight, or about 15% to about 20% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be ethyl hexanoate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include ethyl hexanoate.

[0233] One or more additional VOCs in a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include ethyl isobutyrate. In some embodiments, ethyl isobutyrate may be present in an amount of about 0.004 to about 155 mg / L (e.g., about 0.004 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.2 mg / L, about 0.2 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1 mg / L, about 1 to about 2 mg / L, about 2 to about 5 mg / L, about 5 to about 10 mg / L, about 10 to about 20 mg / L, about 20 to about 30 mg / L, about 30 to about 50 mg / L, about 50 to about 100 mg / L, or about 100 to about 155 mg / L). In some embodiments, ethyl isobutyrate may be present in an amount of at least about 5.5 mg / L (e.g., at least about 6 mg / L, 7 mg / L, 8 mg / L, 9 mg / L, 10 mg / L, 15 mg / L, 20 mg / L, 30 mg / L, 40 mg / L, 50 mg / L, 60 mg / L, 70 mg / L, 80 mg / L, 90 mg / L, 100 mg / L, or 120 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be present in an amount of from about 0.00004% to about 10% by weight (e.g., from about 0.00004% to about 0.00008% by weight, from about 0.00008% to about 0.0001% by weight, from about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, from about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, from about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, from about 0.0 ...005% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.0005% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.0005% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, from about 0.0005% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.0005% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.0 .05% by mass to approximately 0.1% by mass, approximately 0.1% by mass to approximately 0.2% by mass, approximately 0.2% by mass to approximately 0.3% by mass, approximately 0.3% by mass to approximately 0.5% by mass, approximately 0.1% by mass to approximately 0.5% by mass, approximately 0.5% by mass to approximately 1% by mass, approximately 1% by mass ~2% by weight, about 2% by weight to about 4% by weight, about 1% to about 5% by weight, about 5% to about 10% by weight, about 4% to about 6% by weight, about 6% to about 8% by weight, or about 8% to about 10% by weight) can be ethyl isobutyrate. In some embodiments, at least about 5.2% by weight (e.g., at least about 5.2%, 5.3%, 5.4%, 5.5%, 5.6%, 5.7%, 5.8%, 5.9%, 6.0%, 6.5%, 7.0%, 7.5%, 8%, or 9% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be ethyl isobutyrate.In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include ethyl isobutyrate.

[0234] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include ethyl isovalerate. In some embodiments, ethyl isovalerate may be present in an amount of about 0.0012 to about 3.8 mg / L (e.g., about 0.0012 to about 0.002 mg / L, about 0.002 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.02 mg / L, about 0.02 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.2 mg / L, about 0.2 to about 0.4 mg / L, about 0.4 to about 0.6 mg / L, about 0.6 to about 0.8 mg / L, about 0.8 to about 1 mg / L, about 1.0 to about 1.5 mg / L, about 1 to about 2 mg / L, about 2 to about 3 mg / L, or about 3.0 to about 3.8 mg / L). In some embodiments, ethyl isovalerate may be present in an amount of at least about 1.6 mg / L (e.g., at least about 1.7 mg / L, 1.8 mg / L, 1.9 mg / L, 2.0 mg / L, 2.2 mg / L, 2.4 mg / L, 2.6 mg / L, 2.8 mg / L, or 3.0 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be from about 0.00001% to about 6.6% by weight (e.g., from about 0.00001% to about 0.00002% by weight, from about 0.00002% to about 0.00005% by weight, from about 0.00005% to about 0.0001% by weight, from about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, from about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, from about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, from about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, or from about 0.1% to about 0% by weight). .2 mass%, about 0.2 mass% to about 0.4 mass%, about 0.1 mass% to about 0.5 mass%, about 0.4 mass% to about 0.6 mass%, about 0.6 mass% to about 0.8 mass%, about 0.8 mass% to about 1.0 mass%, about 0.5 mass% to about 1.0 mass%, about 1.0 mass% to about 1.5 mass%, about 1.5 mass% % to about 2.0% by weight, about 2.0% to about 3.0% by weight, about 3.0% to about 4.0% by weight, about 4.0% to about 4.6% by weight, about 4.0% to about 5.0% by weight, about 5.0% to about 6.0% by weight, about 6.0% to about 6.6% by weight) can be ethyl isovalerate.In some embodiments, at least about 1.6% by weight (e.g., at least about 1.7%, 1.8%, 1.9%, 2.0%, 2.1%, 2.2%, 2.3%, 2.4%, 2.5%, 3.0%, 3.5%, 4.0%, or 4.5% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be ethyl isovalerate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs can be free of ethyl isovalerate.

[0235] One or more additional VOCs in a whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include ethyl lactate. In some embodiments, ethyl lactate may be present in an amount of about 0.04 to about 100 mg / L (e.g., about 0.04 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1 mg / L, about 1 to about 2 mg / L, about 2 to about 4 mg / L, about 4 to about 6 mg / L, about 6 to about 8 mg / L, about 8 to about 10 mg / L, about 10 to about 15 mg / L, about 15 to about 20 mg / L, about 20 to about 30 mg / L, about 30 to about 40 mg / L, about 40 to about 50 mg / L, about 50 to about 60 mg / L, about 60 to about 70 mg / L, about 70 to about 80 mg / L, about 80 to about 90 mg / L, or about 90 to about 100 mg / L). In some embodiments, about 0.0004% to about 90% by weight (e.g., about 0.0004% to about 0.0008% by weight, about 0.0008% to about 0.001% by weight, about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.005% by weight, about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight, about 0.5% to about 1% by weight, about 1% to about 2% by weight, about 2% to about 5% by weight) of one or more additional VOCs. %, about 5% to about 10% by weight, about 10% to about 15% by weight, about 10% to about 12% by weight, about 12% to about 15% by weight, about 15% to about 20% by weight, about 25% by weight, about 25% to about 30% by weight, about 22% to about 27% by weight, about 30% to about 35% by weight, about 35% to about 38% by weight, about 35% to about 40% by weight, about 40% to about 50% by weight, about 50% to about 60% by weight, about 60% to about 70% by weight, or about 70% to about 90% by weight may be ethyl lactate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include ethyl lactate.

[0236] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include ethyl laurate. In some embodiments, ethyl laurate is present in a concentration of about 0.3 to about 180 mg / L (e.g., about 0.3 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1 mg / L, about 0.8 to about 1.2 mg / L, about 1 to about 2 mg / L, about 1.8 to about 2.2 mg / L, about 2 to about 3 mg / L, about 3 to about 5 mg / L, about 5 to about 10 mg / L, about 10 to about 15 mg / L, about 15 to about 20 mg / L, about 20 to about 30 mg / L, about 20 to about 35 ... about 20 mg / L, about 20 to about 30 mg / L, about 30 to about 40 mg / L, about 30 to about 44 mg / L, about 40 to about 60 mg / L, about 60 to about 80 mg / L, about 80 to about 100 mg / L, about 100 to about 120 mg / L, about 120 to about 140 mg / L, about 140 to about 160 mg / L, or about 160 to about 180 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be present in an amount of from about 0.003% to about 90% by weight (e.g., from about 0.003% to about 0.006% by weight, from about 0.006% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, from about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, from about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight, from about 0.5% to about 1% by weight, from about 0.8% to about 1.2% by weight, from about 1% to about 2% by weight, from about 2% to about 3% by weight, or from about 3% to about 4% by weight). % to about 5% by weight, about 5% to about 10% by weight, about 10% to about 15% by weight, about 15% to about 20% by weight, about 10% to about 20% by weight, about 20% to about 25% by weight, about 25% to about 30% by weight, about 25% to about 33% by weight, about 20% to about 30% by weight, about 20% to about 33% by weight, about 30% to about 50% by weight, about 50% to about 70% by weight, or about 70% to about 90% by weight may be ethyl laurate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include ethyl laurate.

[0237] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include ethyl myristate. In some embodiments, ethyl myristate may be present in an amount of about 0.01 to about 7 mg / L (e.g., about 0.01 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.2 mg / L, about 0.2 to about 0.3 mg / L, about 0.3 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1 mg / L, about 1 to about 2 mg / L, about 2 to about 3 mg / L, about 3.0 to about 3.6 mg / L, about 3 to about 4 mg / L, about 4 to about 5 mg / L, about 5 to about 6 mg / L, or about 6 to about 7 mg / L). In some embodiments, ethyl myristate may be present in an amount of at least about 0.12 mg / L (e.g., at least about 0.15 mg / L, 0.2 mg / L, 0.3 mg / L, 0.4 mg / L, 0.5 mg / L, 0.7 mg / L, 0.9 mg / L, 1 mg / L, or 2 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be from about 0.0001% to about 20% by weight (e.g., from about 0.0001% to about 0.0002% by weight, from about 0.0002% to about 0.0005% by weight, from about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.005% by weight, from about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.01% to about 0.02% by weight, from about 0.02% to about 0.05% by weight, or from about 0.05% by weight). From about 0.1% by weight, from about 0.1% by weight to about 0.2% by weight, from about 0.2% by weight to about 0.3% by weight, from 0.3% by weight to about 0.4% by weight, from about 0.4% by weight to about 0.5% by weight, from about 0.1% by weight to about 0.5% by weight, from about 0.5% by weight to about 0.6% by weight, from about 0.5% by weight to about 1% by weight, from about 1% by weight to about 5% by weight, from about 5% by weight to about 10% by weight, from about 10% by weight to about 15% by weight, or from about 15% by weight to about 20% by weight may be ethyl myristate. In some embodiments, at least about 0.13% by weight (e.g., at least about 0.15%, 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4%, or 0.5% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs may be ethyl myristate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include ethyl myristate.

[0238] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include ethyl nonanoate. In some embodiments, ethyl nonanoate may be present in an amount of about 0.00003 to about 2.9 mg / L (e.g., about 0.00003 to about 0.0001 mg / L, about 0.0001 to about 0.0005 mg / L, about 0.0005 to about 0.001 mg / L, about 0.001 to about 0.005 mg / L, about 0.005 to about 0.01 mg / L, about 0.01 to about 0.05 mg / L, about 0.05 to about 0.1 mg / L, about 0.1 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1.0 mg / L, about 1.0 to about 2.0 mg / L, or about 2.0 to about 2.7 mg / L). In some embodiments, ethyl nonanoate can be present in an amount less than about 0.0075 mg / L (e.g., less than about 0.007 mg / L, 0.006 mg / L, 0.005 mg / L, 0.004 mg / L, 0.002 mg / L, or 0.001 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be present in an amount of from about 0.00004% to about 8.3% by weight (e.g., from about 0.00004% to about 0.0001% by weight, from about 0.0001% to about 0.0005% by weight, from about 0.0005% to about 0.001% by weight, from about 0.001% to about 0.003% by weight, from about 0.003% to about 0.005% by weight, from about 0.005% to about 0.007% by weight, from about 0.007% to about 0.009% by weight, from about 0.009% to about 0.011% by weight, from about 0.01% to about 0.02% by weight, from about 0.02% to about 0.0 5 mass%, about 0.05 mass% to about 0.1 mass%, about 0.1 mass% to about 0.5 mass%, about 0.5 mass% to about 1.0 mass%, about 1.0 mass% to about 1.5 mass%, about 1.5 mass% to about 2.0 mass%, about 2.0 mass% to about 2.5 mass%, about 2.5 mass% to about 2.8 mass%, about 2.0 % to about 3.0% by weight, about 3.0% to about 4.0% by weight, about 4.0% to about 5.0% by weight, about 5.0% to about 6.0% by weight, about 6.0% to about 7.0% by weight, about 7.0% to about 8.0% by weight, about 8.0% to about 8.3% by weight) can be ethyl nonanoate.In some embodiments, less than about 0.00009% by weight (e.g., less than about 0.00008%, 0.00007%, 0.00005%, 0.0003%, 0.00001%, or 0.000005% by weight) of the one or more additional VOCs can be ethyl nonanoate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs can be free of ethyl nonanoate.

[0239] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include ethyl octanoate. In some embodiments, ethyl octanoate may be present in an amount of about 0.3 to about 76 mg / L (e.g., about 0.3 to about 0.4 mg / L, about 0.4 to about 0.6 mg / L, about 0.6 to about 0.8 mg / L, about 0.8 to about 1 mg / L, about 1 to about 2 mg / L, about 2 to about 3 mg / L, about 3 to about 5 mg / L, about 5 to about 10 mg / L, about 10 to about 20 mg / L, about 20 to about 30 mg / L, about 30 to about 40 mg / L, about 40 to about 50 mg / L, about 50 to about 60 mg / L, about 60 to about 70 mg / L, or about 70 to about 76 mg / L). In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may be from about 0.004% to about 85% by weight (e.g., from about 0.004% to about 0.007% by weight, from about 0.007% to about 0.01% by weight, from about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, from about 0.05% to about 0.1% by weight, from about 0.1% to about 0.5% by weight, from about 0.5% to about 1.0% by weight, from about 1.0% to about 1.5% by weight, from about 1.5% to about 2.0% by weight, from about 2% to about 3% by weight, from about 3% to about 4% by weight, from about 4% to about 6% by weight, or from about 1% to about 6% by weight). Amounts of the VOCs may range from about 5% by weight, about 6% by weight to about 8% by weight, about 8% by weight to about 10% by weight, about 5% by weight to about 10% by weight, about 10% by weight to about 12% by weight, about 10% by weight to about 15% by weight, about 15% by weight to about 20% by weight, about 10% by weight to about 20% by weight, about 20% by weight to about 30% by weight, about 30% by weight to about 40% by weight, about 40% by weight to about 50% by weight, about 50% by weight to about 60% by weight, about 60% by weight to about 70% by weight, about 70% by weight to about 80% by weight, or about 80% by weight to about 85% by weight may be ethyl octanoate. In some embodiments, the one or more additional VOCs may not include ethyl octanoate.

[0240] The one or more additional VOCs in the whiskey-like alcoholic beverage may include ethyl palmitate. In some embodiments, ethyl palmitate may be present in an amount of about 0.1 to about 32 mg / L (e.g., about 0.1 to about 0.5 mg / L, about 0.5 to about 1 mg / L, about 1 to about 2 mg / L, about 2 to about 5 mg / L, about 5 to about 10 mg / L, about 10 to about 15 mg / L, about 15 to about 20 mg / L, about 20 to about 25 mg / L, about 25 to about 30 mg / L, or about 25 to about 32 mg / L). In some embodiments, about 0.002% to about 1% by weight (e.g., about 0.002% to about 0.005% by weight, about 0.005% to about 0.01% by weight, about 0.01% to about 0.05% by weight, ab...

Claims

1. It is a whiskey replica, Ethanol and Water and one or more additional VOCs; Including, the one or more additional VOCs comprise at least five compounds selected from the group consisting of 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-pentylfuran, 3-carene, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, alpha-ionone, cinnamaldehyde, citronellal, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, farnesol, gamma-decalactone, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-valerolactone, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, methyl salicylate, maltol, and myrcene; below: 2,3-pentadione is present in an amount of at least about 0.0015 mg / L; 3-carene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0013 mg / L; beta-pinene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0003 mg / L; butyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.97 mg / L; cinnamaldehyde is present in an amount of at least about 0.04 mg / L; delta-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.27 mg / L; gamma-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.4 mg / L; or linalyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.05 mg / L; A whiskey replica that meets at least one of the above criteria in any combination.

2. It is a whiskey replica, Ethanol and Water and one or more additional VOCs; Including, the one or more additional VOCs comprise at least five compounds selected from the group consisting of 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-pentylfuran, 3-carene, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, alpha-ionone, cinnamaldehyde, citronellal, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, farnesol, gamma-decalactone, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-valerolactone, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, methyl salicylate, maltol, and myrcene; below: Acetoin is present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L. amyl alcohol is present in an amount of at least about 0.076 mg / L; delta-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.27 mg / L; or at least about 0.0041 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is 3-carene; A whiskey replica that meets at least one of the above criteria in any combination.

3. It is a whiskey replica, Ethanol and Water and one or more additional VOCs; Including, the one or more additional VOCs comprise at least five compounds selected from the group consisting of 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-pentylfuran, 3-carene, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, alpha-ionone, cinnamaldehyde, citronellal, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, farnesol, gamma-decalactone, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-valerolactone, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, methyl salicylate, maltol, and myrcene; below: 3-carene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0013 mg / L; Acetoin is present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L. amyl alcohol is present in an amount of at least about 0.076 mg / L; butyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.97 mg / L; delta-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.27 mg / L; linalyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.05 mg / L; geraniol is present in an amount of at least about 0.26 mg / L; nonanoic acid is present in an amount of at least about 0.09 mg / L; at least about 0.0041 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is 3-carene; or at least about 0.8 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is geraniol; A whiskey replica that meets at least one of the above criteria in any combination.

4. It is a whiskey replica, Ethanol and Water and one or more additional VOCs; Including, the one or more additional VOCs comprise at least five compounds selected from the group consisting of 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-pentylfuran, 3-carene, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, alpha-ionone, cinnamaldehyde, citronellal, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, farnesol, gamma-decalactone, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-valerolactone, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, methyl salicylate, maltol, and myrcene; below: Acetoin is present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L. amyl alcohol is present in an amount of at least about 0.076 mg / L; delta-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.27 mg / L; ethyl nonanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.0075 mg / L; hexanol is present in an amount of about 0.004 to about 3.7 mg / L; propanol is present in an amount less than about 9.8 mg / L; at least about 0.0041 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is 3-carene; at least about 0.044 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is acetoin; at least about 0.157% by weight of the one or more additional VOCs is linalyl acetate; or at least about 0.83 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is delta-decalactone; A whiskey replica that meets at least one of the above criteria in any combination.

5. 5. The whiskey replica of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the one or more additional VOCs further comprise at least one compound selected from the group consisting of alpha-terpineol, benzaldehyde, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, butanol, butyric acid, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl valerate, isobutanol, isobutyl acetate, 2,3-pentanedione, propionic acid, eugenol, hexanol, isoamyl alcohol, isoeugenol, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, furfural, benzyl acetate, butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, hexyl isobutyrate, acetoin, and acetophenone.

6. 6. The whiskey replica of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the one or more additional VOCs further comprise at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-heptanone, 2-methyl-1-butanol, damascenone, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl laurate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, guaiacol, p-cresol, nonanal, phenethyl alcohol, phenethyl acetate, and whiskey lactone.

7. A whiskey replica described in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the one or more additional VOCs do not include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 1,1-diethoxyethane, 2-heptanol, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylbutyl isovalerate, 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, 2-undecanone, 4-ethylphenol, carvone, cresol, decanal, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl salicylate, gamma-dodecalactone, geranylacetone, isoamyl phenylacetate, methyl decanoate, methyl laurate, myrtenol, phenethyl octanoate, and valencene.

8. A whiskey replica as described in claim 7, wherein the one or more additional VOCs do not include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-methylbutyl acetate, geranyl acetone and myrtenol.

9. A whiskey replica described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the one or more additional VOCs do not include 1,1-diethoxyethane, 2-heptanol, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylbutyl isovalerate, 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, 2-undecanone, 4-ethylphenol, carvone, cresol, decanal, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl salicylate, gamma-dodecalactone, geranylacetone, isoamyl phenylacetate, methyl decanoate, methyl laurate, myrtenol, phenethyl octanoate, and valencene.

10. A whiskey replica described in any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising one or more non-volatile compounds.

11. The whiskey replica of claim 10, wherein the one or more non-volatile compounds include tannin components, amino acids, amino acid derivatives, acids, sugars, sugar alcohols, nucleic acid bases, nucleosides, nucleotide monophosphates, pyridine, 2,3-dimethylpyrazine, methyl-2-pyrrolyl ketone, 2,3,5-trimethylpyrazine, 2,3,5,6-tetramethylpyrazine, piperine, or combinations thereof.

12. A whiskey replica as described in claim 11, wherein the tannin components include oak extract, oak tannins, or a combination thereof.

13. A whiskey replica as described in claim 10, wherein the one or more non-volatile compounds include vanillin.

14. A whiskey replica described in any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising at least 10 additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of alpha-terpineol, benzaldehyde, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, butanol, butyric acid, ethyl acetate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl valerate, and isobutanol.

15. A whiskey replica described in any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising at least 10 additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of 2,3-pentanedione, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, acetoin, acetophenone, benzyl acetate, butyl acetate, eugenol, furfural, hexanol, hexyl isobutyrate, isoamyl alcohol, isoeugenol, and propionic acid.

16. A whiskey replica described in any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising at least 10 additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of 2-heptanone, 2-methyl-1-butanol, damascenone, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl laurate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, guaiacol, p-cresol, nonanal, phenethyl alcohol, and phenethyl acetate.

17. 14. The whiskey replica of any one of claims 1 to 13, comprising at least 30 additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-pentylfuran, 3-carene, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, alpha-ionone, cinnamaldehyde, citronellal, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, farnesol, gamma-decalactone, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-valerolactone, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, maltol, methyl anthranilate, methyl salicylate, myrcene, acetoin, alpha-terpineol, benzaldehyde, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, butanol, butyric acid, ethyl acetate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl valerate, and isobutanol.

18. 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-pentylfuran, 3-carene, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, alpha-ionone, cinnamaldehyde, citronellal, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, farnesol, gamma-decalactone, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-valerolactone, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool oxide, linalool acetate 14. The whiskey replica of any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising at least 20 additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of methyl methyl acrylate, maltol, methyl anthranilate, methyl salicylate, myrcene, 2,3-pentanedione, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, acetoin, acetophenone, benzyl acetate, butyl acetate, eugenol, furfural, hexanol, hexyl isobutyrate, isoamyl alcohol, isoeugenol, and propionic acid.

19. 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-pentylfuran, 3-carene, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, alpha-ionone, cinnamaldehyde, citronellal, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, farnesol, gamma-decalactone, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-valerolactone, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, maltol, anthraquinone, methylparaben, methylparaben, methylparaben-2-one ...

14. The whiskey replica of any one of claims 1 to 13, comprising at least 20 additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of methyl nilate, methyl salicylate, myrcene, 2-heptanone, 2-methyl-1-butanol, damascenone, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl laurate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, guaiacol, p-cresol, nonanal, phenethyl alcohol, and phenethyl acetate.

20. A whiskey replica according to any one of claims 1 to 13, comprising 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-pentylfuran, 3-carene, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, alpha-ionone, cinnamaldehyde, citronellal, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, farnesol, gamma-decalactone, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-valerolactone, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, methyl salicylate, maltol, and myrcene.

21. 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-methyl-1-butanol, acetaldehyde, acetoin, acetophenone, alpha-ionone, alpha-terpineol, benzaldehyde, beta-pinene, butanol, butyl acetate, cinnamaldehyde, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, ethyl acetate, ethyl butyrate, ethyl cinnamate, ethyl decanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl laurate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, octane 14. The whiskey replica of any one of claims 1 to 13, comprising ethyl acetate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, ethyl valerate, eugenol, furfural, gamma-decalactone, guaiacol, isoamyl alcohol, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutanol, isobutyl acetate, isobutyraldehyde, limonene, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, methyl salicylate, myrcene, p-cresol, phenethyl acetate, and phenethyl alcohol.

22. A method for making a whiskey replica, comprising: providing an aqueous solution; The aqueous solution ethanol, Source of tannins, several oak pieces or oak extracts, non-volatile compounds, including sugars or sugar alcohols and acids; and five or more additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-pentylfuran, 3-carene, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, alphaionone, cinnamaldehyde, citronellal, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, farnesol, gamma-decalactone, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-valerolactone, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, methyl salicylate, maltol, and myrcene; Ingredients containing Adding Including, below: 2,3-pentadione is present in an amount of at least about 0.0015 mg / L; 3-carene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0013 mg / L; at least about 0.0041 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is 3-carene; Acetoin is present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L. at least about 0.044 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is acetoin; amyl alcohol is present in an amount of at least about 0.076 mg / L; beta-pinene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0003 mg / L; butyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.97 mg / L; cinnamaldehyde is present in an amount of at least about 0.04 mg / L; delta-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.27 mg / L; at least about 0.83 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is delta-decalactone; ethyl nonanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.0075 mg / L; gamma-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.4 mg / L; or geraniol is present in an amount of at least about 0.26 mg / L; at least about 0.8 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is geraniol; hexanol is present in an amount of about 0.004 to about 3.7 mg / L; linalyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.05 mg / L; at least about 0.157 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is linalyl acetate; nonanoic acid is present in an amount of at least about 0.09 mg / L; or propanol is present in an amount less than about 9.8 mg / L; in any combination.

23. 1. A method for making a whiskey replica, comprising: water, one or more acids, one or more sugars, one or more sugar alcohols, one or more tannin components, one or more flavorants, Ethanol, and five or more additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-pentylfuran, 3-carene, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, alpha-ionone, cinnamaldehyde, citronellal, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, farnesol, gamma-decalactone, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-valerolactone, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, methyl salicylate, maltol, and myrcene [0033] below: 2,3-pentadione is present in an amount of at least about 0.0015 mg / L; 3-carene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0013 mg / L; at least about 0.0041 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is 3-carene; Acetoin is present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L. at least about 0.044 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is acetoin; amyl alcohol is present in an amount of at least about 0.076 mg / L; beta-pinene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0003 mg / L; butyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.97 mg / L; cinnamaldehyde is present in an amount of at least about 0.04 mg / L; delta-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.27 mg / L; at least about 0.83 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is delta-decalactone; ethyl nonanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.0075 mg / L; gamma-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.4 mg / L; or geraniol is present in an amount of at least about 0.26 mg / L; at least about 0.8 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is geraniol; hexanol is present in an amount of about 0.004 to about 3.7 mg / L; linalyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.05 mg / L; at least about 0.157 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is linalyl acetate; nonanoic acid is present in an amount of at least about 0.09 mg / L; or propanol is present in an amount less than about 9.8 mg / L; in any combination.

24. A method for making a whiskey replica, comprising: water, ethanol, and five or more additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-pentylfuran, 3-carene, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, alphaionone, cinnamaldehyde, citronellal, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, farnesol, gamma-decalactone, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-valerolactone, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, methyl salicylate, maltol, and myrcene; Combining ingredients comprising: at least five of the five or more additional VOCs are provided as separate components; below: 2,3-pentadione is present in an amount of at least about 0.0015 mg / L; 3-carene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0013 mg / L; at least about 0.0041 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is 3-carene; Acetoin is present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L. at least about 0.044 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is acetoin; amyl alcohol is present in an amount of at least about 0.076 mg / L; beta-pinene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0003 mg / L; butyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.97 mg / L; cinnamaldehyde is present in an amount of at least about 0.04 mg / L; delta-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.27 mg / L; at least about 0.83 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is delta-decalactone; ethyl nonanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.0075 mg / L; gamma-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.4 mg / L; or geraniol is present in an amount of at least about 0.26 mg / L; at least about 0.8 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is geraniol; hexanol is present in an amount of about 0.004 to about 3.7 mg / L; linalyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.05 mg / L; at least about 0.157 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is linalyl acetate; nonanoic acid is present in an amount of at least about 0.09 mg / L; or propanol is present in an amount less than about 9.8 mg / L; in any combination.

25. A method for making a whiskey replica, comprising: ethanol, water, and five or more additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-pentylfuran, 3-carene, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, alphaionone, cinnamaldehyde, citronellal, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, farnesol, gamma-decalactone, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-valerolactone, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, methyl salicylate, maltol, and myrcene; wherein at least one of the five or more additional VOCs is present at a concentration at least about twice the concentration of the same VOC in a corresponding conventional whiskey; adding ethanol, water, or a combination thereof to the composition such that the concentration of the at least one additional VOC is reduced to about the concentration of the same VOC in a corresponding conventional whiskey; Including, below: 2,3-pentadione is present in an amount of at least about 0.0015 mg / L; 3-carene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0013 mg / L; at least about 0.0041 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is 3-carene; Acetoin is present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L. at least about 0.044 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is acetoin; amyl alcohol is present in an amount of at least about 0.076 mg / L; beta-pinene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0003 mg / L; butyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.97 mg / L; cinnamaldehyde is present in an amount of at least about 0.04 mg / L; delta-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.27 mg / L; at least about 0.83 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is delta-decalactone; ethyl nonanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.0075 mg / L; gamma-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.4 mg / L; or geraniol is present in an amount of at least about 0.26 mg / L; at least about 0.8 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is geraniol; hexanol is present in an amount of about 0.004 to about 3.7 mg / L; linalyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.05 mg / L; at least about 0.157 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is linalyl acetate; nonanoic acid is present in an amount of at least about 0.09 mg / L; or propanol is present in an amount less than about 9.8 mg / L; in any combination.

26. A method for making a whiskey replica, comprising: ethanol, water, five or more additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-pentylfuran, 3-carene, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, alpha-ionone, cinnamaldehyde, citronellal, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, farnesol, gamma-decalactone, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-valerolactone, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, methyl salicylate, maltol, and myrcene, and one or more additional non-volatile compounds selected from the group consisting of tannin components, amino acids, amino acid derivatives, acids, sugars, sugar alcohols, nucleic acid bases, nucleosides, nucleotide monophosphates, pyridine, 2,3-dimethylpyrazine, methyl-2-pyrrolyl ketone, 2,3,5-trimethylpyrazine, 2,3,5,6-tetramethylpyrazine, piperine, and combinations thereof; wherein at least one of the one or more non-volatile compounds is present at a concentration at least about twice the concentration of the same non-volatile compound in a corresponding conventional whiskey; adding ethanol, water, or a combination thereof to the composition such that the concentration of the at least one non-volatile compound is reduced to about the concentration of the same non-volatile compound in a corresponding traditional whiskey; Including, below: 2,3-pentadione is present in an amount of at least about 0.0015 mg / L; 3-carene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0013 mg / L; at least about 0.0041 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is 3-carene; Acetoin is present in an amount of at least about 0.014 mg / L. at least about 0.044 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is acetoin; amyl alcohol is present in an amount of at least about 0.076 mg / L; beta-pinene is present in an amount of at least about 0.0003 mg / L; butyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.97 mg / L; cinnamaldehyde is present in an amount of at least about 0.04 mg / L; delta-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.27 mg / L; at least about 0.83 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is delta-decalactone; ethyl nonanoate is present in an amount less than about 0.0075 mg / L; gamma-decalactone is present in an amount of at least about 0.4 mg / L; or geraniol is present in an amount of at least about 0.26 mg / L; at least about 0.8 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is geraniol; hexanol is present in an amount of about 0.004 to about 3.7 mg / L; linalyl acetate is present in an amount of at least about 0.05 mg / L; at least about 0.157 wt. % of the one or more additional VOCs is linalyl acetate; nonanoic acid is present in an amount of at least about 0.09 mg / L; or propanol is present in an amount less than about 9.8 mg / L; in any combination.

27. 27. The method of claim 26, wherein the one or more non-volatile compounds include at least one non-volatile compound not present in a corresponding traditional whiskey.

28. 28. The method of claim 26 or claim 27, wherein the one or more non-volatile compounds do not include at least one non-volatile compound present in a corresponding traditional whiskey.

29. 29. The method of any one of claims 26 to 28, wherein the whiskey replica further comprises one or more additional VOCs, the one or more additional VOCs comprising at least one VOC not present in the corresponding conventional whiskey.

30. 30. The method of any one of claims 26 to 29, wherein the one or more non-volatile compounds are present in the composition at a concentration that is at least about five times the concentration of the same non-volatile compound in a corresponding traditional whiskey.

31. 31. The method of any one of claims 26 to 30, wherein the one or more non-volatile compounds are present in the composition at a concentration that is at least about 10 times the concentration of the same non-volatile compound in a corresponding traditional whiskey.

32. 32. The method of any one of claims 22-31, wherein the five or more additional VOCs further comprise at least one compound selected from the group consisting of alpha-terpineol, benzaldehyde, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, butanol, butyric acid, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl valerate, isobutanol, isobutyl acetate, 2,3-pentanedione, propionic acid, eugenol, hexanol, isoamyl alcohol, isoeugenol, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, furfural, benzyl acetate, butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, hexyl isobutyrate, acetoin, and acetophenone.

33. 33. The method of any one of claims 22-32, wherein the five or more additional VOCs further comprise at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-heptanone, 2-methyl-1-butanol, damascenone, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl laurate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, guaiacol, p-cresol, nonanal, phenethyl alcohol, phenethyl acetate, and whiskey lactone.

34. 34. The method of any one of claims 22 to 33, wherein the five or more additional VOCs do not include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 1,1-diethoxyethane, 2-heptanol, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylbutyl isovalerate, 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, 2-undecanone, 4-ethylphenol, carvone, cresol, decanal, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl salicylate, gamma-dodecalactone, geranylacetone, isoamyl phenylacetate, methyl decanoate, methyl laurate, myrtenol, phenethyl octanoate, and valencene.

35. The method of claim 34, wherein the one or more additional VOCs do not include at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-methylbutyl acetate, geranyl acetone, and myrtenol.

36. 36. The method of any one of claims 22 to 35, wherein the five or more additional VOCs do not include 1,1-diethoxyethane, 2-heptanol, 2-methylbutyl acetate, 2-methylbutyl isovalerate, 2-methoxy-4-propylphenol, 2-undecanone, 4-ethylphenol, carvone, cresol, decanal, ethyl heptanoate, ethyl salicylate, gamma-dodecalactone, geranylacetone, isoamyl phenylacetate, methyl decanoate, methyl laurate, myrtenol, phenethyl octanoate, and valencene.

37. A method described in any one of claims 22 to 35, wherein the whiskey replica further comprises at least 10 additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of alpha-terpineol, benzaldehyde, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, butanol, butyric acid, ethyl acetate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl valerate, and isobutanol.

38. The method of any one of claims 22 to 35, wherein the whiskey replica further comprises at least 10 additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of 2,3-pentanedione, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, acetoin, acetophenone, benzyl acetate, butyl acetate, eugenol, furfural, hexanol, hexyl isobutyrate, isoamyl alcohol, isoeugenol, and propionic acid.

39. The method of any one of claims 22 to 35, wherein the whiskey replica further comprises at least 10 additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of 2-heptanone, 2-methyl-1-butanol, damascenone, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl laurate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, guaiacol, p-cresol, nonanal, phenethyl alcohol, and phenethyl acetate.

40. 36. The method of any one of claims 22 to 35, wherein the whiskey replica comprises at least 30 additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-pentylfuran, 3-carene, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, alpha-ionone, cinnamaldehyde, citronellal, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, farnesol, gamma-decalactone, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-valerolactone, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, maltol, methyl anthranilate, methyl salicylate, myrcene, acetoin, alpha-terpineol, benzaldehyde, beta-ionone, beta-pinene, butanol, butyric acid, ethyl acetate, ethyl isovalerate, ethyl lactate, ethyl valerate, and isobutanol.

41. The whiskey replica contains 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-pentylfuran, 3-carene, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, alpha-ionone, cinnamaldehyde, citronellal, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, farnesol, gamma-decalactone, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-valerolactone, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, limonene, and linalool.

36. The method of any one of claims 22-35, comprising at least 20 additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of: methyl acrylate, methyl salicylate, myrcene, 2,3-pentanedione, 2-methylbutyraldehyde, acetoin, acetophenone, benzyl acetate, butyl acetate, eugenol, furfural, hexanol, hexyl isobutyrate, isoamyl alcohol, isoeugenol, and propionic acid.

42. The whiskey replica contains 1-decanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 2-pentylfuran, 3-carene, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, acetaldehyde, alpha-ionone, cinnamaldehyde, citronellal, delta-decalactone, diethyl succinate, farnesol, gamma-decalactone, gamma-hexalactone, gamma-valerolactone, isoamyl hexanoate, isoamyl octanoate, isobutyl acetate, limonene, linalool oxide, linalyl acetate, malic acid, methylparaben ...

36. The method of any one of claims 22-35, comprising at least 20 additional VOCs selected from the group consisting of lutol, methyl anthranilate, methyl salicylate, myrcene, 2-heptanone, 2-methyl-1-butanol, damascenone, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl laurate, ethyl levulinate, ethyl myristate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl phenylacetate, ethyl propionate, guaiacol, p-cresol, nonanal, phenethyl alcohol, and phenethyl acetate.

43. A method described in any one of claims 22 to 35, wherein the whiskey replica further comprises one or more non-volatile compounds.

44. The method of claim 43, wherein the one or more non-volatile compounds comprise tannin components, amino acids, amino acid derivatives, acids, sugars, sugar alcohols, nucleic acid bases, nucleosides, nucleotide monophosphates, pyridine, 2,3-dimethylpyrazine, methyl-2-pyrrolyl ketone, 2,3,5-trimethylpyrazine, 2,3,5,6-tetramethylpyrazine, piperine, or combinations thereof.

45. The method of claim 44, wherein the tannin component comprises oak extract, oak tannin, or a combination thereof.

46. The method of claim 44, wherein the one or more non-volatile compounds include vanillin.

47. A method according to any one of claims 22 to 46, wherein the whisky replica after the adding step is a whisky replica according to any one of claims 1 to 21.

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