Analytical Chemistry

Tatlock & Thomson's UK core work remains the analyses of samples of food and alcoholic drinks and the production of independent accredited certificates of analysis for the purposes of UK and European food safety legislation and product export. Additionally, Tatlock & Thomson carry out research and development projects for distilleries, wineries and breweries all over the world including the USA, Japan, Australia, South Africa and India. We specialise in the efficient use of raw materials for potable spirit production and methods to optimise the finishing of quality wines and spirits. We carry out leading edge production led research into matured wines and spirits and have assisted major distilleries and wineries in the selection and sourcing of cooperage oakwood for the maturation and fine finishing of wines and spirits. Existing and past projects have extended to America, Europe, Australia, South Africa, Japan and India. Additionally, excellent relationships are in place with engineering consultancies which allow Tatlock and Thomson to advise on the technical aspects of turnkey projects from greenfield site to production distilling and final product marketing.

Additionally we offer sensory training and assistance in new product development. Extensive water analysis is carried across Scotland for the food and drinks industry, private potable supplies including hotels and swimming pools. Sensory training of production staff for client companies is a major area of expertise and is often linked to new product development. This new product development encompases liqueurs, flavoured alcoholic drinks and fruit wines.

General Range of Analytical Suites and Determinants

Instrumental and wet chemical analysis of wines, whiskies, vodkas, rums, liqueurs, beers and fortified wines.

Malt and cereal analyses including yield assessment, nitrosamine (NDMA) determination and peaty components.

Maturation congeners in whiskies, brandies, rums and wines

Heavy metal analyses, ethyl carbamate (EC), herbicides and pesticides in alcoholic drinks

Full potable water analysis including bacteriology

Nutritional analysis of foods and drinks                                    

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For questions regarding alcoholic drinks consultancy contact

enquiries@tatlockandthomson.com