
Uncle Nearest and Moonshine University
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Moonshine University helped train Uncle Nearest's Distillery Staff
Our Services
Everyone needs data from time-to-time, but not everyone can afford the equipment. Moonshine University has the staff and know-how to help you with all your analytic testing needs. From GCMS to HPLC, we can run a variety of tests to tell you what is going on with your spirit. Whether it be a baseline test or looking at something that is other than standard, we can help you take a deeper look at your spirits.
Analytical Testing
Bourbon Certification
Consulting
Custom Education
Product Development
Sensory Evaluation
(GC-MS &/or GC-FID)
Chemical profile of distilled spirits:
$300/sample per technique
*2 oz. sample required. Samples may require additional distillation, dependent upon technical specifications.
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(GC-MS &/or GC-FID)
$500/sample per technique
*2 oz. sample required.
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(GC-MS &/or GC-FID)
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry(GC-MS) and/or Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detector(GC-FID) Semi-Quantitative Analysis
$650/sample per technique
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(GC-FID)
$160/sample
*2 oz. sample required.
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(GC-MS &/or GC-FID)
$160/sample per technique
*2 oz. sample required.
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External Quality Control: Variant expressions per category/style - lactic acid in beer, tartaric acid in wine, acetic acid in distilled spirits, citric acid in N.A. seltzers.
*Cost per test varies. Requires two (2) 12 fl oz (355 mL) containers of product.
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(GC-MS &/or GC-FID)
Analysis of Furfural, Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) / 5-(hy- droxymethyl) furfural, 5-Methyl Furfural.
$300/sample per technique
*2 oz. sample required.
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(GC-FID)
$100/sample
*2 oz. sample required.
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(GC-FID)
Oak aroma detection, Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detector.
$300/sample - $50/Individual compound
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(GC-FID)
$350/sample
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(Expert Analysis)
$300/sample
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(GC-MS &/or GC-FID)
$250/sample
*2 oz. sample required.
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(GC-MS &/or GC-FID)
$250/sample per technique
*2 oz. sample required.
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(GC-FID)
$350/sample
*2 oz. sample required.
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Detection for Dimethyl Sulfide (DMS) and other Sulfur compounds, including:
$225/sample
*Please contact for more information.
News & Blog
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Moonshine University helped train Uncle Nearest's Distillery Staff
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Caleb Kilburn talks about his history with Moonshine University and Kentucky Peerless Distilling Company.
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Those that are familiar with the process of crafting distilled spirits may also be familiar with the 10 common congeners that are created during fermentation, and honed during the distillation run. Each congener has its own distinct personality, rendering unique tastes and aromas to the finished spirit.