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Neutral spirits may be “neutral” by name, but their quality is anything but ordinary. This high-purity alcohol, often distilled from grains, sugar beet, grapes, or other fermentable materials, forms the foundation for a wide range of beverages and products – from premium vodkas and gins to ready-to-drink cocktails and even pharmaceuticals and food applications.

Why Quality Matters
Even though neutral spirit is designed to have little to no flavour or aroma, consistency and purity are critical. Off-flavours, trace compounds, or contamination can affect downstream production, impact brand reputation, and result in costly recalls.

Key Sensory Challenges
Producers of neutral spirit face unique sensory challenges:
• Detecting trace impurities that can impact aroma or mouthfeel.
• Monitoring consistency across large-scale production runs.
• Maintaining compliance with regulatory standards for purity and safety.

How FlavorActiV Supports the Sector
At FlavorActiV, we work with neutral spirit producers to strengthen their sensory capabilities. Our GMP Flavour standards help teams train to detect trace-level off-notes and impurities before they become a problem. Combined with our expert-led sensory programs, producers gain:
• Improved quality control through early detection of defects.
• Greater consistency across batches and facilities.
• Empowered teams who can confidently make sensory decisions.

Neutral spirit may seem simple, but achieving a truly clean, consistent, and safe product is a complex task. Click HERE to learn more about FlavorActiVs Sensory Solutions in Neutral Spirit.