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“Bottle Artistry: Discovering Jewel Spirits that Match their Artistic Containers”

The bar cabinet that you inherited from your grandparents It is the greatest treasure in your house. When you have guests and open its glass doors, you experience something very similar to ecstasy. Normal, your collection of jewel-bottles doesn’t stop growing. Here are a few of the most interesting references that you will wish with all your soul.

The Macallan, James Bond 60th Anniversary (Limited Edition)

In October 2022, the saga James Bond celebrated his 60th birthday, which makes it the oldest franchise in cinema. Twenty-five movies and six actors later, The Macallan, 007’s favorite whiskey, launches six elegant bottles of The Macallan Fine & Rare 1962 to honor the most famous British spy of all time.

The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary. (Courtesy)

The collection, in limited edition, illustrates the creative process of the Bond saga through his sketches and storyboards printed on the boxes. The Macallan Fine & Rare 1962 features a natural color similar to gold and an alcohol content of 43.7%.

The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary. (Courtesy)

On the nose it offers fresh and vibrant notes of lemon and lime that lead to sweet vanilla and coconut with touches of dried fig and raisins. In the mouth it refers to zest of orange, soft oak, ginger, dark chocolate and honey baked apple pie. Sweet and long finish with complex layers. Price: €710 per bottle.

For the spy in you

Ron Brugal, Andrés Brugal (Limited Edition)

The most exclusive rum from the Brugal house to date has its own name: Andrés Brugal. A limited edition that now arrives in our country with only 25 units —of the 460 scattered around the world. Andrés Brugal is a unique reference for its method of production and his heritage. Created by the master rum maker Jassil Villanueva, This ultra-premium rum pays tribute to the adventurous spirit of the founder of the house and its more than 130 years.

Ron Brugal, Andrés Brugal, Limited Edition. (Courtesy)

In organoleptic terms, Andrés Brugal Barrel blend of first-fill bourbon and oloroso sherry barrels with two double-aging family reserves. The result: a deep, warm amber tone, as well as an aroma that combines notes of cocoa beans and roasted coffee, reminiscent of homemade dulce de leche and the buttery smoothness of Dominican rum cake. On the palate, oak, vanilla and sweet caramel flan live in harmony and complement each other ripe berries and subtle notes of black pepper and cloves. The dry, silky and long-lasting finish is intensely rich in warm, woody spices. Precio: 2.500 €.

Why do you love me Andres?

Don Julio 1942

Julio González Estrada began distilling tequila in 1942. He was 17 years old when he founded his own distillery, Spring, in Los Altos de Jalisco (Mexico), environment in which he would spend the next 40 years improving his craft.

Don Julio 1942. (Courtesy)

This Don Julio 1942 is an exclusive tequila produced by hand in small batches and aged for a minimum of thirty months, whose name pays homage to the year in which González Estrada began his adventure. For very exclusive palates. Precio: 225 €.

It’s premium… and you know it

The Balvenie Aged 12 & 14 Years

The historic The Balvenie distillery, founded in 1892 in the Scottish Highlands, presents ‘The Balvenie Stories’, a collection of artisan whiskeys, full of character and truly unusual. Own harvest of barley grown as 130 years ago, malted by hand, distillation in copper stills and Aging in Kentucky oak barrels rebuilt by hand by the coopers of the house.

The Balvenie Aged 14 Years. (Cortesía)

We talk about two stories. The Sweet Toast of American Oak, the first, It is a 12-year-old whiskey aged in barrels that contained bourbon. A deliciously complex 12-year-old whiskey with notes of candied fruit, coconut and vanilla toffee. Dulce de leche, cinnamon, citrus and ginger also come out on the nose. The Week of Peat, the second is the result of a batch of peat for the oven bought in the Scottish region of Speyside. Batches of malt distilled with this peat result in a 14-year-old whiskey rich in honey, vanilla and citrus notes with an extra layer of luscious smokiness. Price: €67 (12 years old) and €95 (14 years old).

12 years 14 years

Beefeater Crown Jewel

Beefeater Crown Jewel. (Cortesía)

This Ultra-premium reference is the jewel in the crown of Beefeater. Its precious bottle, inspired by the jewels of the Tower of London, evokes the timeless spirit of the British capital, the city that saw the birth of this firm in 1820. Perhaps the imminent coronation of Carlos III is the reason why the gin of the guardians of the mythical tower sees the light again for the first time in 20 years. The essence of Beefeater London Dry Gin, but with an alcohol volume of 50%, is preserved behind this bottle that also protects the notes of its ten botanists. A pure and balanced gin.

Beefeater Crown Jewel. (Cortesía)

the new bottle It is inspired by the ruby ​​and takes as a reference the cuts of the precious stones of the British monarchy. Prior to its release, Beefeater Crown Jewel has already achieved seven medals in the latest international spirits competitions, such as a double gold in the 2022 International Spirits Challenge or gold in the 2022 San Francisco Wine & Spirits competition.

You are indeed a jewel

Monkey anise

Who doesn’t like torrijas? (Well, you’ve always been a little special.) For the rest of us mortals, those of us who do love them, here is a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious trick: a splash of Anís del Mono.

Monkey anise. (Courtesy)

Anise del Mono is history of Spain since 1870. Legend has it that one fine day Vicente Bosch, founder of the firm, received a most exotic gift: a charming little American monkey that ended up inspiring the design of this iconic bottle like few others. Anís del Mono offers four varieties: sweet, dry, carajillo and cream. Precio: 8 €.

Today I have a monkey from you

Hendrick’s, Flora Adora

Hendrick’s Gin Flora Adora. (Courtesy)

Flora Adora is the limited edition gin straight out of the Hendrick’s Curiosity Lab. Made from a different floral infusion, quite divergent, which It is inspired by the favorite flowers from which butterflies, bees and other pollinators extract the best nectars. Flora Adora stands out and is distinguished by its green and sweet floral characteristics, that together with the notes of juniper and coriander They create a balanced gin and, in truth, very original. Price: €41.

from flower to flower

Gin Gold 999.9

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This golden-bodied gin shines on its own. Pure and luminous thanks to its five distillations, It is floral and exotic due to its balanced selection of botanicals. Fresh and citric, it comes from the maceration of the best mandarins and has successful notes of juniper. Alcohol content of 40%. Price: €35.

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