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The Fifty Best held a blind tasting with 15 members of the spirits judging panel and 10 liqueurs. The judges were informed of the flavours during the tasting, but not the brands. Strict tasting rules were applied. The order of service was established beforehand by lottery. Each of the spirits were poured into fresh glasses from new sealed bottles, and served at slightly above room temperature. Only ice water and neutral, unsalted chips and crackers were available to cleanse the palate.