Wine without using grapes? Bourbon without grains? Molecular wine and spirits have made it to shelves near you and you're probably wondering if this is the beginning or end of the world? Today we are joined by Alec Lee, co-founder and CEO of Endless West to discuss the world of molecular wine and spirits. Endless West is a technology startup using scientific methods to create the world's first molecular wine and spirits - alcoholic beverages that are crafted 'note-by-note' using pure flavor and aroma molecules extracted from efficient sources in nature. A small, independent team of scientists, sommeliers, writers, chefs, and grad school dropouts, their mission is to use science to create food and drink of unparalleled quality, value, and heart. The company was founded in 2015 by Alec Lee and Mardonn Chua, and sommelier, Josh Decolongon. It is headquartered in San Francisco and has raised $30 million in total funding to date.
Wine without using grapes? Bourbon without grains?
Molecular wine and spirits have made it to shelves near you and you're probably wondering if this is the beginning or end of the world?
Today we are joined by Alec Lee, co-founder and CEO of Endless West to discuss the world of molecular wine and spirits.
Endless West is a technology startup using scientific methods to create the world's first molecular wine and spirits - alcoholic beverages that are crafted 'note-by-note' using pure flavor and aroma molecules extracted from efficient sources in nature. A small, independent team of scientists, sommeliers, writers, chefs, and grad school dropouts, their mission is to use science to create food and drink of unparalleled quality, value, and heart. The company was founded in 2015 by Alec Lee and Mardonn Chua, and sommelier, Josh Decolongon. It is headquartered in San Francisco and has raised $30 million in total funding to date.
Find out more: https://endlesswest.com/
Want to try it out for yourself? Order Gemello, "Moscato" wine or Glyph, the "Bourbon" we discussed during the podcast.
Follow them on Instagram: @endlesswest
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