By: Tanya Palta
No matter what your poison of choice is, chances are you have relished the Mexican spirit, tequila in some form or the other. Be it the tequila shots at your unforgettable 18th birthday, or that chilled Margherita you enjoyed at a beach while soaking in the sun, or even just listening to the classic rock anthem Tequila Sunrise by the Eagles. Tequila is as important as say a vodka or a rum and despite being an “imported” spirit enjoys unprecedented popularity in the US, to the extent of it being even immortalized in pop culture.
As everyone knows, if its tequila, it has to come from Mexico, as the spirit is made from the blue agave plant found in the area surrounding the city of Tequila. Mexican distiller Hacienda La Capilla takes the art of drinking tequila a notch higher by releasing an unbelievable $3.5 million La Ley del Diamante Tequila bottle. With this limited edition bottle, not only have they highlighted the genuine sprit of connoisseurship that exists among tequila drinkers, but also succeeded in grabbing headlines and making the competition get up and notice.
So what makes the ‘Diamond Sterling’ so special and is the staggering $3.5 million price tag justified? Well, like with most ultra-luxurious product, price seldom plays a factor and is superseded by exclusivity. The limited edition drink was conceptualized for the Guinness World Records as it is touted to be the world’s most expensive tequila, a feat that is in no way small. The 1.3 litter tequila bottle epitomes luxury and decadence, as it is made of 2.3-kilogram layer of platinum and over 4,000 diamonds totaling 328 carats. Designed by renowned designer Fernando Altamirano, the bottle is a stunning synthesis of art, design and artistry and it is impossible not to be taken by its exquisite craftsmanship.
Mexican spirits like tequila are known for their full-bodied smooth taste and only a true aficionado can appreciate the nuances of the tequila produced by Hacienda La Capilla. Located in the state of Jalisco, Hacienda La Capilla, offer a wide variety of tequila categories that differ according to aroma, flavor and even body. Given that quality is of utmost importance to the Mexican distillers, care has been taken to have the expertise of the best in the industry. Hence right from the selection of the tequila leaves, to the actual production, one is assured of nothing but paramount quality
With the ‘Diamond Sterling’ Tequila, Hacienda La Capilla have been catapulted in the big league of alcohol distillers and have also made it to the Guinness World Records. However dismissing it as just a publicity stunt would be unjust, since it is a genuinely fine spirit that is appreciated by connoisseurs and the millionaire alike.
