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Near Lebanese border, Israeli tech reshapes how premium spirits are made

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Israeli startup Verstill uses accelerated maturation technology to age spirits in weeks instead of years, replicating traditional barrel aging processes.
  • The company combines controlled thermal environments, molecular analysis, and automated tools to give distillers precise flavor control.
  • Verstill works with over 70 clients globally, including distilleries, breweries, and hospitality groups, and has filed over 20 patent documents.

In northern Israel, near the Lebanese border, a startup named Verstill is revolutionizing the spirits industry with its accelerated maturation technology. Founded in 2015, the company has developed innovative systems that mimic the complex chemical changes occurring during long-term barrel aging. This allows producers to create spirits with the depth and character of aged beverages in a matter of weeks, a significant departure from the traditional multi-year process.

We look at the traditional way but innovate.

— Yinon TamirDescribing Verstill's approach to modernizing traditional spirits production.

Verstill's approach integrates controlled thermal environments, advanced molecular analysis, and automated maturation tools. This combination provides distillers with unprecedented precision over flavor development, ensuring a consistent and high-quality product. Yinon Tamir, head of product at Verstill, explained that while the spirits industry is known for its traditionalism, the quality of their product speaks for itself. "Every customer who tries our spirits is convinced," he stated.

every customer who tries our spirits is convinced.

— Yinon TamirHighlighting the quality and appeal of the spirits produced using Verstill's technology.

Tamir further elaborated on the company's client-focused model: "We are in a market where taste talks. It starts with a dream, a vision of the client, and our customers are our partners. The liquid is custom-designed, hand-in-hand from its smell to its look to cocktail recipes, branding, and distribution. We are the brand behind the brand."

We are in a market where taste talks.

— Yinon TamirExplaining the importance of flavor and customer satisfaction in the spirits market.

Verstill collaborates with a diverse range of clients, including distilleries, breweries, wineries, and hospitality groups. These partners leverage Verstill's technology to expand into spirits production without the substantial investment required for traditional aging infrastructure. The company boasts over 70 clients worldwide, with notable Israeli clients like Malka Brewery and the Norman Tel Aviv. Verstill has also filed more than 20 patent documents for its systems and processes and secured $3.5 million in venture funding to fuel further development.

it starts with a dream, a vision of the client, and our customers are our partners. The liquid is custom-designed, hand-in-hand from its smell to its look to cocktail recipes, branding, and distribution. We are the brand behind the brand.

— Yinon TamirDetailing Verstill's collaborative process with clients to create custom spirits.
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