While the liquid within assuredly counts, the very best spirits bottlesfunction as works of art: The stunning marble design of the latest release from high-end tequila purveyors Volcán de Mi Tierra certainly does.
Dubbed Colección La Gavilana I, the elegant bottle is the first-ever marble decanter from Volcán de Mi Tierra, the ultra-luxury tequila producer first launched in 2018 under the Moët Hennessy (LVMH) umbrella. Working with premium natural stone purveyor ARCA, Volcán trumpets the refined release as a “a true work of art that unfolds from within,” bolstering the distillery’s “spirits mastery” even further. So named for Jalisco’s Tequila Volcano, the producer and its independent distillery lean on the region’s utterly distinctive soil, rich in minerals and noted for its ability to foster growth of two different types of Weber blue agave.
Colección La Gavilana I brings together both art and design alongside tequila mastery: The distillery notes the remarkably rare release celebrates “Mexico’s undiscovered soul and the bold heritage of the Gallardo family” (the family represents one part of the partnership with LVMH, of course). The elegant bottle is receiving a warm welcome of sorts, debuting at Miami’s Art Basel within the ARCA showroom. Fortunate guests are due to get an up-close look at the lovely bottle, with 1,774 Bianco Carrara marble vessels available in a nod to the year Gallardo family ancestors arrived in the Jalisco region.
And about the liquid within: It’s special in its own right, featuring Volcán’s first Añejo, one carefully crafted from 100% Lowlands Blue Weber agave that’s been aged for more than 18 months in European Oak. The cherry on top is a 414-day finish in sherry casks, lending it notes of rich dark fruits, spiced character and dark chocolate.
Using Bianco Carrara marble, ARCA’s stonemasons looked to “elevate stone beyond architecture — to transform it into an object of ritual, precision, and beauty,” ARCA Founder Gerardo Cortina said. Finding the right balance between modern art, exceptional design and careful tequila craft was central to the first-of-its-kind partnership, said Santiago Cortina Gallardo, the CEO and co-founder of Volcan de mi Tierra.
“Partnering with a visionary agent like ARCA — whose master stonemasons share our commitment to artistry, and whose work embodies our dedication to creating something unique with Volcan — ensures the world will discover not only a beautiful bottle but also a singular tequila that stands as a testament to our craftsmanship,” he said. That distinct fusion of stonemasonry and fine tequila doesn’t come cheap: Each marble bottle of Colección La Gavilana I retails for a suggested price of $2,900. Inquire within at Volcán online now.
