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 |