Taste Radio

During the most challenging moments in his company’s development, Ryan Close, the founder and CEO of Bartesian, a maker of innovative counter-top machines that produce premium cocktails on demand, would repeat the same mantra: “Let’s move this thing yard by yard, look up every few yards and see where we are.” Seven years after its debut, Bartesian is now galloping in full stride.  The fast-growing company generated a 975% increase in revenue in 2020 amid a pandemic that saw a boom in at-home drinking occasions and came on the heels of the brand’s inclusion in Oprah Winfrey’s acclaimed Favorite Things of 2019 list. Following its breakout year, Bartesian today announced the completion of a $20 million Series A funding round led by venture capital firm Cleveland Avenue and that actress Mila Kunis has joined the company’s advisory board.  Similar to a Keurig coffee machine, Bartesian uses capsules that contain pre-blended liquid mixers. At the push of a button, the machine blends the mixers with base spirits tha