Patrón tequila and Lalique have come together to introduce a first-of-its-kind exclusive collaboration, Patrón en Lalique: Serie 1.
Limited to 500 bottles worldwide, this is a limited edition crystal decanter handmade by Lalique’s master artisans. The design was inspired by Mexico’s indigenous Weber Blue agave plant, from which tequila is produced.
The detail of the amber crystal bottle stopper is shaped to represent the heart of the agave, the piña. The decanter showcases Lalique’s signature technique of contrasting clear and frosted crystal finishes to showcase the detail and enhance the colour of the tequila.
The bottles house blends of the “oldest and rarest Patrón tequilas”, said the company.
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Patrón en Lalique: Serie 1 is available through duty free and certain fine spirits retailers worldwide |
“At Patrón, crafting the world’s finest tequila is an art,” said Patrón Spirits International President and CEO Ed Brown. “This unwavering dedication to our passion inspired us to find other artists committed to their specific crafts, which led us to Lalique.”
Silvio Denz, Chairman and CEO of Lalique, added: “It is the first time Lalique has worked with a tequila brand and we are proud to partner with Patrón. Our two brands share strong and mutual values of creativity, craftsmanship and artistry, both striving for uncompromising quality and excellence.”
Patrón Master Distiller Francisco Alcaraz said: “The exclusive small batch of tequila we perfected for Patrón en Lalique: Serie 1 is a remarkable extra añejo tequila with a well-balanced taste and complex notes of sweet caramel, honey, vanilla, dried fruits and nuts. This is a stunningly beautiful spirit, both inside and out.”
The partnership, the latest extension of Patrón’s “Art of Patrón” platform, marks the first time that Lalique has collaborated with a tequila brand, and the first time that Patrón has joined with a crystal maker to reimagine the Patrón tequila bottle.
“Creating such a unique decanter is very challenging and represents countless hours of work due to the finesse of the design. Our master craftsmen put all of their savoir-faire and passion into producing each bottle,” added Denz.
Each of the 500 individually numbered bottles of Patrón en Lalique: Serie 1 are placed inside a handmade leather display case with gemstone detail. A leather-bound book and video that documents the historic collaboration are also included.
Patrón en Lalique: Serie 1 (750ml) will retail for US $7,500 at fine spirits retailers and in selected duty free stores worldwide.
