Something for the weekend: First AI whisky
Something for the weekend: First AI whisky
August 30, 2019
Rest assured, the recipe was approved by a human
by Max Smolaks 30 August 2019
Swedish distillery Mackmyra is about to launch the world’s first whisky created using artificial intelligence.
The tipple, called Intelligens, was distilled in partnership with the Finnish technology company Fourkind, using cognitive computing tools available as part of the Microsoft Azure public cloud.
To create Intelligens, the algorithms analyzed
75 existing whisky recipes, along with customer feedback, reviews, ratings and
medals. To avoid a costly flavor disaster, the process was overseen by the
company’s master blender Angela D’Orazio.
Mackmyra said the unusual single malt tastes
of vanilla, oak tones, citrus and pear.
“It’s very exciting that our whisky created
using AI is now finally available for purchase. There is huge interest in it,
and it will be interesting to hear what both whisky drinkers and technology
fans think about the taste,” D’Orazio said.
She previously noted that AI will not be able to replace a master blender – but it could help automate the most time-consuming part of their work.
Intelligens will be available to buy online from 3 September, with the retail price set at £59.90 ($73). There are a total of 5,000 bottles in the first batch.
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