RT Journal Article
T1 Profiling Croatian Whisky Using GC/MS-MS and UHPLC-QTOF
A1 Lončarić, Ante
A1 Castillo Zamora, Aly Jesús
A1 Celeiro Montero, María
A1 Miličević, Borislav
A1 Bušić, Hrvoje
A1 Anadolac, Tomo
A1 Gotal Skoko, Ana-Marija
A1 Lores Aguín, Marta
K1 Aroma profile
K1 Chemical profiling
K1 Croatian whisky
K1 Flavor profile
K1 Non-volatile compounds
K1 SPME-GC-MS
K1 UHPLC-QTOF
K1 Volatile compounds
AB This study investigates the chemical profiling of Croatian whisky using advanced analytical techniques: Solid-phase microextraction followed by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (SPME-GC-MS) and ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight (UHPLC-QTOF). To our knowledge, there are no studies on profiling Croatian whiskies to date. Therefore, the primary objective is to identify and quantify the volatile and non-volatile compounds contributing to the flavor and aroma profile of Croatian whisky. The methods applied included sample preparation, extraction, and subsequent analysis using these advanced analytical techniques. The results revealed a diverse range of compounds, including esters, alcohols, phenols, and acids, which are integral to the whisky’s sensory characteristics. Furthermore, key volatile and non-volatile compounds were identified in Croatian whiskies, revealing a complex aromatic profile influenced by compounds like D-limonene, linalool, and β-damascenone, which contribute citrus, floral, and fruity notes. The findings also highlighted compounds associated with aging, such as esculetin and ellagic acid, which enhance flavor complexity and emphasized the role of maturation, grain type, and production methods in shaping the unique sensory characteristics of Croatian whiskies. This study concludes that SPME-GC-MS and UHPLC-QTOF are effective tools for the detailed chemical profiling of whisky, providing valuable insights for quality control and product differentiation in the whisky industry.
PB MDPI
YR 2025
FD 2025-03-04
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10347/46947
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10347/46947
LA eng
NO Lončarić, A., Castillo, A., Celeiro, M., Miličević, B., Bušić, H., Anadolac, T., Skoko, A.-M. G., & Lores, M. (2025). Profiling Croatian Whisky Using GC/MS-MS and UHPLC-QTOF. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 15(5). https://doi.org/10.3390/APP15052738
DS Minerva
RD 6 may 2026