Bonificateur
A bonificateur (from French, "improver", also known as typage or bouquetier) is a substance or mixture used in the production of alcohol drinks to improve its overall quality, flavor, and smoothness. The term is used in multiple production processes, including manufacturing of French Cognac, South African brandy, and German Weinbrand.
Bonificateurs can range from traditional additions of reserved, very old spirits used to add depth, to modern additives such as sugar (dosage), coloring, or flavoring extracts. Specific additives can include extracts from fruit (like prunes or plums), vanilla, or wood and nuts (like oak chips, green walnuts, and roasted almond shells).
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