占边推出自动倒酒器

Some people like the idea of having a smart speaker assistant to help them manage their day-to-day activities. But others may prefer to opt for another kind of assistant that can help them let their hair down.

Jim Beam’s new smart dispenser, named JIM, fits the bill*. It will pour a shot for you when you ask for it. The dispenser, priced at US$35, is available for pre-order for shipping by December 15, in time for Christmas, though the Jim Beam website has listed the product as temporarily out of stock.

The smart decanter* includes a compartment for bourbon storage and voice command capabilities. It’s voiced by master distiller Fred Noe.

To have a drink poured by the dispenser, all a user needs to say is “Hey Jim, pour me a drink.” Then, JIM begins to dispense a shot of bourbon, and responds: “Time to make history.”

While JIM can’t order you a cab or remind you of an appointment like Amazon’s Alexa, it can respond humorously to some simple questions. In a video demonstrating the dispenser, a man asks what the weather is today, JIM responds: “I have no idea, but I do know that it’s the perfect weather to enjoy bourbon.”(SD-Agencies)