# There’s a Completely New Type of Whisky. It’s French and Made in Concrete Eggs

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/theres-a-completely-new-type-of-whisky-its-french-and-made-in-concrete-eggs/
- Published: 2026-10-31T11:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-31T11:18:56+00:00
- Original publisher: Wired
- Original article: https://www.wired.com/story/theres-a-completely-new-type-of-whisky-its-french-and-made-in-concrete-eggs/
- Topics: Software

## Key points

- Maison Lineti makes French whisky using winemaking methods.
- Its fermentation lasts seven days, versus two or three for Scotch.
- Concrete egg-shaped tanks are part of its distinctive process.

## Summary

Maison Lineti, a small French producer, is applying winemaking science to whisky, using techniques such as lees ageing and malolactic fermentation. Its approach challenges the industry’s emphasis on cask ageing and has drawn attention for producing a distinctive spirit that the company says can mature in less time.

Founded in 2018 by Magali Picard, Alex Cosculluela and Xavier Payan, the company cold-soaks organic French barley and ferments it for seven days, compared with the typical two or three days for Scotch. The wash is then kept with spent yeast for two weeks, while lactic bacteria soften its acidity; fermentation takes place in seven large concrete, egg-shaped tanks designed for temperature control and liquid movement. Malolactic fermentation is not permitted in Scotch production, but EU rules allow it.

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