Table 3 List of the descriptors provided to participants in the UK and US (English) and France (French). The selection from the list established by [12] resulted from a preliminary pilot study.
From: The perceptual categorisation of blended and single malt Scotch whiskies
Descriptors (English) | Descriptors (French) |
|---|---|
Woody | Boisé |
Herbal | Herbacé |
Harsh | Dur |
Soft | Doux |
Butter | Beurre |
Malty | Malté |
Nutty | Noix |
Cereal | Cereale |
Supple | Souple |
Dry | Sec |
Sweet | Sucré |
Complex | Complexe |
Simple | Simple |
Rich | Riche |
Austere | Austere |
Thick | Epais |
Balanced | Equilibré |
Citrus | Agrume |
Peppery | Poivré |
Smoky | Fumé |
Spicy | Epicé |
Salty | Salin |
Peaty | Tourbé |