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human
ELI5:How can we not yet replicate the composition of expensive aged drinks like old Whiskey and Cognac

If it all comes down to chemistry, and there are some burnt oak traces and such... Shouldnt it all be reverse engineerable at this point in time?
gpt
Which would you rather have? An autographed original rookie babe Ruth baseball card? Or a replica? Which would you rather pay more for?

Could some whiskey be made in sped up fashion to replicate an aged 100 year old product? Maybe. Do the type of trees used still exist? Do the types of crops, growing conditions and distillery still exist? Will people pay for a replica? Or is the age, rarity and brand value important?