Whiskey judged

LL Limbo Lizard Tiki Socialite Aboard the 'Leaky Tiki', Dallas Joined: Aug 24, 2006 Posts: 788	LL Limbo Lizard Posted posted on Thu, Mar 1, 2018 2:00 PM I found the study, referenced in the article, here. From reading through it, they believe vodka was less effective because it has a pretty neutral pH (6.0), whereas the whiskey (Jack Daniels) has a lower, acidic pH (4.2). The vermouth (Martini and Rossi) had an even more acidic pH of 3.8, but was only 14.4% alcohol. Coke and tonic water were pH 2.7 and 2.8, but with no alcohol. "Regarding carbonated drinks, tonic water showed a stronger effect than coke, probably due to its quinine content — a known bactericidal compound". I presume the whiskey had the most effective combination of alcohol and acidity, of the beverages tested. I wonder, what is the typical pH of rum?

I found the study, referenced in the article, here.
From reading through it, they believe vodka was less effective because it has a pretty neutral pH (6.0), whereas the whiskey (Jack Daniels) has a lower, acidic pH (4.2). The vermouth (Martini and Rossi) had an even more acidic pH of 3.8, but was only 14.4% alcohol. Coke and tonic water were pH 2.7 and 2.8, but with no alcohol. "Regarding carbonated drinks, tonic water showed a stronger effect than coke, probably due to its quinine content — a known bactericidal compound".
I presume the whiskey had the most effective combination of alcohol and acidity, of the beverages tested. I wonder, what is the typical pH of rum?

Post #784550 by Limbo Lizard on Thu, Mar 1, 2018 2:00 PM