{
  "id": 17390903,
  "title": "There’s a Completely New Type of Whisky. It’s French and Made in Concrete Eggs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/theres-a-completely-new-type-of-whisky-its-french-and-made-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Wired",
    "slug": "wired",
    "url": "https://www.wired.com/story/theres-a-completely-new-type-of-whisky-its-french-and-made-in-concrete-eggs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maison Lineti has created a groundbreaking type of whisky, French and produced using innovative methods. This small company is making whisky in a way never seen before, applying wine-science techniques for fermentation, distillation, and maturation. The result is a floral, fresh, mineral, and textured spirit. The masterminds behind this unique whisky are Magali Picard, a chemical engineer with a doctorate in oenology, and her partner Alex Cosculluela. The company, launched in 2018, began experimenting with a more scientific approach to whisky-making during the pandemic lockdowns, focusing on the quality of the wash and using molecular science, sensory analysis, and data. The company's whisky-making process, which they call the \"egg box,\" involves seven giant concrete, egg-shaped fermenters that allow for precise temperature control and improved movement of the liquid. By manipulating the fermentation process and employing winemaking techniques, Maison Lineti aims to create a high-quality spirit without relying heavily on barrel aging. This approach not only produces a distinctive flavor profile but also saves years of barrel aging, making the whisky available faster and with less material \"lost\" to the \"angel's share.\"",
  "summary": "The founders of Maison Lineti are, in a world first, making single malt whisky as if it were wine—and the spirit world is mighty impressed.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}