In a move that redefines the term “solid choice,” Volcan de mi Tierra has officially traded glass for geology. To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Hacienda La Gavilana, the Maison has unveiled Colección I: a limited release of 1,774 hand-carved bottles made entirely from Bianco Carrara marble.
This isn’t just a bottle; it’s a 1,774-piece tribute to the year the Gallardo family first settled in the volcanic lowlands of Jalisco. Partnering with the Mexican stonemason experts at ARCA, Volcan has created a vessel that looks more at home in the Louvre than on a bar cart.
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While the bottle steals the spotlight, the liquid inside is equally monumental. Colección I houses the Maison’s first-ever Añejo. Crafted by Maestro Tequilero Marcelino Lucke, it is a 100% Lowlands Blue Weber agave spirit that has undergone a sophisticated aging process:
- 18 Months in European oak barrels.
- 414 Days finished in specialty sherry casks. The result is a rich, dark-chocolate and ripe-fruit profile designed for slow sipping—preferably while contemplating the geological history of your decanter.
- The “Solid” Details: Price, Weight, and Durability . If you’re planning to add this to your collection, here is what you need to know:
The Price Tag: Luxury of this weight comes at a heavy cost. Each bottle retails for approximately $2,900 USD. Some specialty retailers have seen prices climb as high as $4,400 due to the extreme rarity of the 1,774-piece run.
The Weight: While the standard Volcan X.A. glass bottle weighs about 1.84 kg (4 lbs), this marble beast is significantly heavier. You aren’t just “pouring” a drink; you’re performing a bicep curl.
Is it Breakable? Here is the irony: despite being made of stone, it is arguably more delicate than glass in some ways. Bianco Carrara marble is porous and prone to chipping or staining if it meets a granite countertop too forcefully. If you drop it, you won’t just have a puddle of tequila; you’ll have a permanent dent in your hardwood floor and a very expensive pile of gravel.
This is officially the world’s most expensive “anti-theft” device. No one is making a quick getaway with a five-pound block of Italian marble under their jacket. It’s also the only tequila bottle that doubles as a lethal weapon or a very chic doorstop once the Añejo is gone.
This launch signals a shift in the “Tequila Wars.” Brands are no longer just competing on the quality of the agave; they are competing for permanent residence on your shelf. By making the bottle out of stone, Volcan ensures that their product is never thrown away. It is an “heirloom” object that anchors the brand’s identity in Mexican craftsmanship and geological time.
