Credits: Article and images by Ken Gargett @ Quill & Pad. See the original article here - https://quillandpad.com/2023/09/27/patron-en-lalique-serie-3-sensational-tequila-in-a-sensational-decanter/
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Blue weber agave inspired cap of the Patron en Lalique Serie 3 tequila
More recently, we have now seen Patron en Lalique Serie 3. For me, the design of this decanter is certainly the most striking, very much inspired by the blue weber agave (although some see pineapple, which is understandable). Again, only 299 bottles released, for A$11,000 or US$7,500 (the scarcity can be seen by the fact that Australia’s entire allocation was just five bottles – the USA got 105).
There was a mix of American and French oak used, with a blend of 14 different tequilas, aged between four and eight years (old for tequila) to come up with the final mix. The final blend was curated by Patron’s Master Distiller, David Rodriguez.
Patron en Lalique Serie 3 tequila
It is worth noting that apparently bottles of Serie 1 and Serie 2 now attract prices of between US$12,000 and $15,000 on the secondary market. Also, despite the massive prices for these tequilas, they are not the most expensive on the market. They occupy positions three, four and five (Serie 3, 2, 1 respectively).
The Clase Azul Master Artisans Limited Edition takes top spot at around twice the price of the Serie 3 with the Clase Azul Puebla Limited Edition second, a little more expensive than Serie 3.
So, what does a squillion dollar tequila taste like? The color is a deep gold/bronze, not dissimilar to an aged rum. The nose is both powerful and mellow, with dried fruits, orange rind, cinnamon, hints of nutmeg, honey, even cassis and Christmas cake. The palate is quite stunning, as smooth and seductive as one could imagine.
Patron en Lalique Serie 3 tequila
As a spirit, it far exceeds any tequila I have ever seen. That said, would one think tequila if served this blind? Perhaps a great aged rum or top Cognac. But I have no issue with that. I simply love this spirit. Glorious.
Personally, I’d have it with a great cigar, perhaps a Cohiba Behike. With the greatest respect to Jimmy Buffett, it really deserves more than just nibbling on sponge cake.
For more information, please visit www.patrontequila.com/products/lalique-serie-3.html
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Credits: Article and images by Ken Gargett @ Quill & Pad. See the original article here - https://quillandpad.com/2023/09/27/patron-en-lalique-serie-3-sensational-tequila-in-a-sensational-decanter/
