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EPISODE · Nov 13, 2025 · 17 MIN

The Science of Aging Spirits: Chemistry, Time, and Taste 🔬⏳

from The Deep Dive Lab: Unraveling Materials Science · host Son Hoang

Is older really better? 🕰️🍷We’ve been taught to worship the age number on our bottles — 18-year Scotch, 30-year Bordeaux — as the ultimate mark of excellence. But what if that belief is just a beautifully bottled illusion?In this episode, we uncork the real science of aging:⚗️ Why flavor peaks (then declines) in a bell curve🔥 How chemistry transforms harsh spirits into silky masterpieces💸 And why that thousand-dollar bottle may owe more to economics than tasteJoin us for a fascinating pour of science, history, and sensory storytelling — where we reveal that the secret to perfection isn’t time itself, but timing.👉 Tune in, sip smarter, and rethink what “aged to perfection” really means.#Podcast #ScienceOfTaste #WhiskeyWisdom #WineLovers #AgingMyths #FlavorScience #DrinkSmart #ChemistryOfFlavor #ScienceMeetsArt

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