ADVANCED MIXOLOGY
BRAND SPOTLIGHT
Patrón en Lalique:
SERIE 2 By Mathew Powers
The limited release of Patrón en Lalique: Serie 2 once again brings together the masters of French crystal and Mexico’s premier tequila distiller. As with the 2015 Serie 1 release, the work of René Lalique (1865-1945) inspired the design of the crystal Patrón en Lalique: Serie 2 decanter, which is meticulously crafted at Lalique glass factory in Wingden sur Moder, France. “We are proud to partner with Patrón again on this second edition. Creating such an exceptional decanter is very challenging and represents countless hours of work due to the finesse of the design,” said Silvio Denz, chairman and CEO of Lalique. Thus, only 299 bottles (750ml) were produced. Each bottle is individually numbered and retails for a suggested price of $7,500: A true collector’s item. Meanwhile, Patrón’s master distiller, Francisco Alcaraz, and his team blended extra añejo tequilas and aged them for an average of more than seven years in the barrel room at the Patrón Hacienda and distillery in Jalisco, Mexico. Tequila from three different types of barrels— American oak, French oak, and Spanish sherry—help create a sublime balance of agave and oak. The tequila pours a bright, crystalline color and provides a sweet aroma. Notes of apple, banana, and pear accompany flavors comprised of vanilla, light agave, raisin, and pecans. One will then enjoy notes of oak, agave, caramel, and fruit at the finish. Ed Brown, president and CEO of Patrón Spirits International, noted, “Both Patrón and Lalique are likeminded in our steadfast dedication and commitment to quality and craftsmanship. It’s what first brought us both together two years ago to create this firstof-its-kind collaboration, and those bonds are just as strong today as we proudly introduce the second release in this groundbreaking series.” À votre santé and salud!
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