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WINTER 2022/23

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Welcome

Another year, another journey around the world to compile our Top 1 00 Suites. Last year, we laser-focused on the most sustainable suites. And while the suites you fi nd this year still have the underpinning of strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) values, you’ll fi nd the suites categorized by your

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vacation preference in this issue. Traveling with family? Look at Soneva Fushi and its seriously fun water slide villa. Looking to recharge and refresh? A wellness mecca in Iceland with a private geothermal lagoon will more than su ffi ce. You will also fi nd a selection of the most exciting new openings from the last year. Speaking of which, one of the most talked-about new hotel openings of 2022, Aman New York, has had tongues wagging since it opened its doors in the summer. Elite Traveler ’s Irenie Forshaw speaks to the man behind all the glorious details — famed designer Jean-Michel Gathy — about capturing the essence of New York for the lofty project. With the festive season comes eating, drinking and general merriment, and — of course — gifts. If you’re seeking inspiration for loved ones, look no further than our Gift Guide, where you’ll fi nd a unique and wonderful curation of goodies. If you happen to receive a bottle of fi ne wine as a gift (or as a gift to yourself, no judgment here) then consider the optimum storage conditions. Victoria Daskal heads underground into an old mine-turned-expert-wine storage-space with Octavian. Elsewhere in this issue, we go in search of some winter sun. Becca Hensley touches down in Barbados and revels in all that the colorful island has to o ff er, from the friendly food trucks to the rum experiences (this is the liquor’s birthplace, after all). Alexandra Cheney goes against the grain in New Zealand at the lesser-visited North Island — the best way to take in the striking landscape is by road, as there are some 650 miles of roads that connect tip to tip. And as Alexandra summarizes, “every route is a scenic one.” The road trip theme continues with this issue’s Hot List. I spent a week behind the wheel of a Porsche Taycan Gran Turismo, exploring the mythical fjords of Norway and the incredibly spectacular landscape; many an unplanned stop was made to brave the cold waters with a quick dip. And Oli Smith ventures into the Scottish Highlands to test out a Bentley Bentayga.

Photographer Mitch Payne behind the scenes at our Gift Guide photo shoot

Samantha Coles heads to Norway to drive the fjords behind the wheel of a Porsche Taycan Gran Turismo

The Elite Traveler team conducted vital research for the Top 100 Suites — pictured here is the swimming pool of the Three bedroom Royal Mountain Villa at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

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CONTENTS

Inspire: Top 1 00 Suites In our annual Top 1 00 Suites, we present our de fi nitive list of the most impressive suites in the world, from grand châteaux to stunning beach suites — like this one at Bulgari Resort in Dubai (above) Page 88

On the cover Nicole Atieno shot by Richard Phibbs/ Trunk Archive

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6 5 Roger Dubuis MB EON Gold

Discover 57 Object of desire Creation v. Destruction is a chess table inspired by the balance between two opposing forces, with unique results. 58 Cruises Becca Hensley looks to the new year with the most exciting new launches and itineraries for 2023. 6 0 Wine Elin McCoy considers a sustainable harvest season in Napa Valley.

Influence 80 The big interview At Festival des Etoilés in Monaco, Clare Smyth speaks with Elite Traveler ’s Irenie Forshaw about her meteoric rise and why she doesn’t like her label as ‘Britain’s fi rst three-star female chef.’ 82 Behind the scenes Victoria Daskal heads underground to uncover the wonderful world of fi ne wine storage. 84 The big interview The legendary architect Jean-Michel Gathy chats with Irenie Forshaw about how he captured the essence of New York for his latest project, and being a self-confessed control freak.

6 2 Motoring Alexandra Cheney

explores how the world of wellness has entered the auto industry. 6 5 Gift Guide Sparkling diamonds, top-shelf spirits, fi ne Champagnes, charming accessories and unusual pieces make up our gift guide.

6 2 Bentley Bentayga EWB

6 0 2019 Trefethen Chardonnay

80 Potato and roe dish by Clare Smyth

58 Theory, one of Ecoventura’s expedition yachts

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Inspire 88 Top suites From Antarctica to Zanzibar, this year’s compilation of the greatest suites includes family-friendly abodes, accommodations for adrenaline junkies, swish pads for city dwellers — and some of the most exciting new openings from the last year. 129 Top jets Doug Gollan looks at the leading manufacturers that can fl y the longest nonstop distances in the quickest time — and do it in style.

Explore

142 Destination guides New Zealand’s lesser visited North Island has the ideal landscape for a swoon-worthy road trip, or soak up the sun in Barbados. 150 New hotels Lavish new abodes await in the bustling city of Bangkok. 152 Hot list Explore Norway’s open, winding roads and marvel at the deep fjords and soaring mountains — all from behind the wheel of

an electric Porsche. Or test out a Bentley Bentayga in the Scottish Highlands. 15 6 Property Chase some winter sun with these beachfront homes, or snap up an architectural masterpiece in the Big Apple. 1 6 0 Flight of fancy Don your warmest gear for a magical getaway at the seriously cool Icehotel.

Finn Thomson is telling whisky’s untold story Finn Thomson has found himself in a very unusual position. He knew his family had a long history in the whisky trade and that his grandfather sold the family business in the 1980s. What he didn’t know was that his grandfather had secretly held back some of the casks in his collection. Now, for the fi rst time, Finn is revealing them to the public under the name of his new company, Finn ThomsonWhisky. AstonMartin COOMichael Straughan on racing green Racing Green is a new initiative from Aston Martin, a declaration of intent that as a manufacturer it is implementing changes to become more sustainable. Elite Traveler spoke with Aston Martin’s chief operating o ffi cer Michael Straughan and head of sustainability Rob Colmer.

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Contributors

Monaco CLARE SMYTH Chef

Clare Smyth MBE is the fi rst and only British female chef whose restaurant holds three Michelin stars in the UK. However, it’s a label of which she isn’t particularly fond. As Smyth herself explains: “Sometimes I feel it can inspire people, but I’m not a fan of automatic labels for anybody. Why should the label of your gender go before being a chef? It’s not about being male or female,” she continues. “I feel like we need to put more focus on making sure people from all backgrounds and cultures work in hospitality, because having people coming at things from di ff erent points of view makes us so much more tolerant and understanding of society, and of our guests.” The celebrated chef sits down with Elite Traveler ’s Irenie Foreshaw at the Festival des Etoilés at Hôtel de Paris in Monaco to discuss the chef's meteoric rise and how she has made her mark in the world of fi ne dining. claresmyth.com p80

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COREY ZARETSKY

SVP, Multimedia

Corey has been with Elite Traveler for six years as SVP of Multimedia and is based in New York. He recently swapped the Big Apple’s skyline for the soaring peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. He spent six days camping and climbing the formidable mountain and its volcanic cones in a personal campaign to support organ donors worldwide. In a cause close to his heart, Corey donated a kidney to his younger brother in 2014, and has since embarked on a series of grueling challenges (including a skydive and completing the New York City Marathon just two years after donating his kidney) in a quest to prove that even after organ donation, it’s still possible to tick o ff these bucket list goals. Follow Corey’s journey at #OneKidneyUpKili. elitetraveler.com

London VICTORIA DASKAL Journalist and founder

Victoria Daskal is a wine writer, educator and judge with over 15 years of experience in the wine industry. Formerly managing editor of The World of Fine Wine ( Elite Traveler ’s sister publication), she is currently a stage two candidate for the prestigious Masters of Wine program. She is also the founder of the Mummy Wine Club, an award-winning wine subscription club and events company based in London. She is a passionate wine educator, certi fi ed by WSET, where she teaches Levels 1, 2 and 3 at the WSET School in London Bridge. In this issue, Victoria uncorks the complexities of fi ne wine storage. victoriadaskal.com p82

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EDITORIAL Editor Samantha Coles samantha.coles@elitetraveler.com Editor-in-Chief Alex Martin alex.martin@elitetraveler.com Editorial Director Thea Halstead Senior Digital Writer Kim Ayling Digital Writer Irenie Forshaw Digital Writer Bea Isaacson

ADVERTISING Group Sales Director Jiggs Patel jiggs.patel@elitetraveler.com SVP, Multimedia - Lifestyle, North America Corey Zaretsky corey.zaretsky@elitetraveler.com EASTERN US/MIDWEST Director Elaine Rizos elaine.rizos@elitetraveler.com Senior Sales Executive Marc Rossi marc.rossi@elitetraveler.com Lifestyle Assistant Phoebe Sebring

Contributing Timepiece Editor Roberta Naas Contributing Motoring Editor Alexandra Cheney Chief Sub-Editor Patti Stallard Group Art Director Henrik Williams Designer David Cooper

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DISCOVER

Raise a glass Our specially curated gift guide showcases exquisite jewelry, charming trinkets, cool accessories, mind blowing watches, top-shelf spirits, and fun and fancy games. Cheers! Page 6 5

Page 57 Object of desire A curious chess table inspired by the balance between opposites. Page 58 Cruises Look to the new year with the latest cruise itineraries for 2023. Page 60Wine Head to Napa Valley for a sustainable harvest season. Page 62Motoring Wellness has entered the auto industry with pleasing results.

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Object of desire by Svetlana Nartey

Creation vs destruction

A cherry blossom is fl owered to life by blood like splashes of ruby paint. Above this surface from which white light illuminates, darkened statues prepare for battle, the bloodshed on the ground spurring on the fi ght. The blood-spilled arena is rimmed by oceanic tones of blue and green. Like the white-screen surface of the board, it too sprouts vibrantly pink fl owers, unwithered by the waters that engulf them. Though these natural hues frame the central board, they are not the main attraction. Much as our own world is de fi ned by the creatively compassionate or infuriated actions of its inhabitants, creativity and destruction instill feeling into this piece. Daniel Brusatin is a Colombian-born artist who, having grown up in a family of agronomists and architects, was accustomed to the harmonies of nature and art. While training at The Academy of Fine Art in Florence, Brusatin not only nurtured his love of painting but grew impassioned for the crafts of ceramics and stain glass under famed British painter Brian Clarke’s apprenticeship. After moving from Florence and Milan to Paris, Brusatin fi nally settled in a London studio in 2013. Though he settled in one location, Brusatin never settled on a speci fi c medium— but rather retained a keen interest in all art forms, particularly in their power to enhance and converse with one another. Brusatin’s one-of-a-kind chess table, which includes 34 hand-carved and hand-painted chess pieces, is exemplary of this artful prowess. While the table’s legs are beautifully arched to a symmetrical point, they are inverted, pointing down instead of inviting passage. The burnt oak board is made of Italian Nappa leather with an 18-karat gold embossed Purling logo. From $88,770, purling.com

A one-of-a-kind chess table by Daniel Brusatin

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See the blue-footed boobies’ mating dance in the Galapagos

Cruises by Becca Hensley

After the holidays comes the New Year, that time we often envision as a portal to a new place, a segue to novel experiences — perhaps even a time for transformation. Travel (and cruises especially, because they o ff er so much in terms of adventures and options) provides a path to new ways of thinking about ourselves and our world. To celebrate 2023, we’ve collected some of the most fascinating excursions. Cheers to sailing for new horizons

4. UNTRAMMELLED ROUTES Abercrombie & Kent’s cruise to the Northwest Passage immerses you in unique Inuit cultures. Accompanied by historian Russell Potter, author of Finding Franklin and an expert on Sir John Franklin’s lost exploration of 1845, guests have the opportunity to journey through remote hinterlands of western Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. Glimpse geographical marvels and visit with the local Inuit of Holman Village to taste traditional fare prepared over an open fi re (fresh char and a fried dough called bannock rings), see the region’s stunning printmaking tradition, and be wowed by a centuries-old drum dance. From $35,495 per person, abercrombiekent.com

3. POLAR BEAR PLUNGE You won’t be swimming with the polar bears — that wouldn’t be prudent. However, you will be dog-paddling like a polar bear when you leap o ff Silversea Cruises Silver Endeavour into the frigid waters on this Antarctica cruise. Harnessed up, you’ll careen o ff the ship into the sea, then be hoisted back up for a toasty welcome, complete with fl u ff y bathrobes and glasses of champagne. Silver Endeavour , Silversea Cruises’ fi fth expedition ship among its fl eet of 11, was launched in November 2022, built especially to convey travelers to the world’s most remote destinations —

2. BLUE-FOOTED BOOBIES Like fl oating hotels, Origin and Theory by Ecoventura explore the storied Galapagos as identical, luxury expedition yachts. With space for just 20 guests, each seven-night itinerary is helmed by certi fi ed naturalists and immerses guests into Darwin’s world via daily snorkeling, kayaking, beach walks and hiking tours. Sunbathe with sea lions, see the boobies’ mating dance and swim with penguins. Take exclusivity up a notch with the ‘Private Moments’ package, which includes one-on-one time with your own dedicated naturalist. From $8,950 per person for seven nights; from $179,000 for exclusive use, ecoventura.com

1. GO TRANSATLANTIC You’ll embrace slow travel when you cross the Atlantic on Queen Mary 2 . Channeling the glamorous heyday of luxury ocean liner élan and 180 years of tradition, today’s Cunard trips also promise modern day innovations and conveniences aplenty. Home to the largest ballroom at sea, with a schedule brimming with dress-for dinner gala nights, white-gloved waiters and violin quartets, the Queen Mary 2 also stands out as the only ship in the world to have kennels on board. Indeed, guests can travel with their cats and dogs, just like Liz Taylor before them. Fun fact: The ship stocks dog- and cat-sized life preservers. From $1,500 per person, cunard.com

including the Polar regions. From $14,000 per person, silversea.com

Photos Matt Dutile, Yolanda Escobar Jiménez, Luca Locatelli, Richard Harker

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The Elusa private wine library at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa in Calistoga

Wine by Elin McCoy

TAKE TWO// BEST OF NAPA

The sustainable harvest

1. 2019 Trefethen Chardonnay Fresh and vibrant, the winery’s Chardonnay was its fi rst international success. In 1979, at a huge tasting in France put on by the Gault & Millau Guide, the 1976 Trefethen was judged “the best Chardonnay in the world.” This vintage is crisp and light, with lemon and green apple notes. $30, trefethen.com 2. 2018 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Long committed to the environment, this biodynamic winery is one of Napa’s best, with wonderfully elegant, medium-bodied cabernet blends. The intense fl oral and earth aromas and layered bright blackberry and mineral fl avors in this vintage add up to a stunning wine for now, or to age for the future. $245, spottswoode.com

Silver Oak winery

Picture Napa Valley in harvest season: Between undulating rows of vines, grape pickers drop heavy bunches of ripe cabernet sauvignon into colorful boxes. Cellars humwith jazzy music and the bubbling sounds of purple juice turning into wine. The sweet smell of fermentation hovers in the air like wine perfume. Parties brimwith organic garden-to-table food. Visiting California’s best-known wine region during harvest season is always exciting — especially now. The devastating 2020 wild fi res were yet another climate change alert, pushing top wineries to accelerate ways to cut greenhouse gases, conserve water, and take healing the earth seriously. Among those achieving organic vineyard

winery worked with Texas environmental fi rm Earthly Labs on a carbon-capture pilot program that turns the CO2 released during fermentation into a liquid, and stores it for reuse. And this year, it won the California Green Medal Environment Award. The winery’s hands-on, daylong September harvest event is just one of many chances to experience sustainability in the valley. Naturally, you can eat and sleep green in luxe surroundings, too. The minimalist Bardessono Hotel and Spa has long been a top sustainability stop. The brand-new Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Calistoga adds another dimension with its on-site organic Elusa winery and vineyard headed by superstar winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown. Eco-consciousness shines at the new Stanly Ranch, with dreamy standalone cottages and suites. Set on more than 700 acres of stunning ranch land and vineyards at the southern end of the valley, it uses recycled water, and is landscaped with local plants to reduce water use. The restaurant chef gives tours around the organic garden, or you can request exclusive visits, including biodynamic treks. Time to pack your bags for the next harvest.

Cellars humwith jazzy music and the bubbling sounds of purple juice turning into wine certi fi cation last year is Dominus, the Napa estate of Bordeaux winemaker Christian Moueix. One sustainability catalyst has been Napa Green. Founded in 2004 by the Napa Valley Vintners, the program is now a nonpro fi t helping wineries focus on climate action, regenerative farming and social equity. It has awarded certi fi cation for eco-e ff orts to nearly 25% of the county’s wineries. Organic and biodynamic pioneers Spottswoode and Grgich Hills, for example, recently switched to lighter weight-glass wine bottles to reduce their carbon footprints. Head out on a tour of Silver Oak, and you’ll see the world’s fi rst winery to achieve Platinum Level LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) status from the US Green Building Council for an existing building. Last year, solar-powered Trefethen

Stanly Ranch

Photos Damion Hamilton, Kim Carroll, Robert McClenahan

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The Bentayga EWB Azure model comes with an ‘airplane seat’

by Alexandra Cheney Motoring The notion of wellness has finally caught up with the auto industry. While adrenaline-inducing performance and horsepower remain germane, the spotlight lands on the belief that spending time in one of these three vehicles, whether a driver or a passenger, can make you feel better The new pinnacle Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase (EWB) Azure

secondary ride comfort, and introduce automatic power-close to the SUV as well as the generous windows. When sampling the airline seat option (think Praetor 500), there’s positional adjustability, posture-correction via lumbar and thigh bladders, up to 40° of reclining, a motorized footrest, massage

Positioning the new Bentayga EWB, Bentley has called for “the rise of the luxury SUV and the fall of the luxury sedan.” In other words: Goodbye, longstanding flagship Mulsanne; hello, new $100m+ investment. Beginning in downtown Vancouver and weaving up the Sea to Sky Highway through Squamish, past Mt. Garibaldi and Whistler through to Lillooet Lake, it’s impossible to ignore the awe. Verdant forests and towering mountains, complete with bursts of sun, create a surreal-in-its perfection atmosphere (likely one of the reasons Greenpeace was founded there). Uninterrupted daydreams blossom in the rear seat of the Bentayga EWB Azure model, thanks in part to a sunroof that’s intentionally situated above the second-row seats and a 22-way adjustment ‘airline seat.’ To extend the wheelbase, a 7.1-inch elongation between the axles was applied to the space behind the driver. Once spotted, the Bentayga EWB’s sizable rear doors are easy to identify; they’ve been redesigned to optimize

options, and climatic adaptability via humidity and body temperature monitoring with thermal response (via heating and ventilation). Although the standard Bentayga is available in a hybrid, the new EWB culls power from the same 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 as the gas-powered SUV. The 542 horsepower remains, but with a softer exhaust note. According to Bentley, “the smoother the ride, the more calming the journey.” 2023 Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase Azure from $263,500, bentleymotors.com

Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure

Photos Kelly Serfoss

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German-born, Alabama-built Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4 MATICSUV

driver frustrations. It’s a robust and refreshing venture that aims beyond the exterior sensors and likely soon-to-be-standard rear-axle steering. From inside the cabin to underneath it, the EQS SUV employs dual motors with 400 kW total output and a range of 285 miles. With a maximum charging rate of 200 kW, both the EQS Sedan (Mercedes-Benz’s all-electric premiere product) and the EQS SUV can quick-charge. The SUV is capable of adding 155 miles of range in 15 minutes, given the correct charger. Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Electrify America, which created a 2026 goal of 1,800 charging stations in the US and Canada. The first two years of charging comes complimentary from Electrify America’s network. 2023Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC SUV from$125,900, mbusa.com

Since its debut in September 2017, Mercedes-Benz’s Energizing Comfort system has aimed to boost driver attentiveness, reduce fatigue and combat stress through sound, temperature and scent. The health and wellness program turned five during the debut of the first SUV model from the all-electric Mercedes-EQ line, EQS SUV. With Denver as a backdrop, the freshly launched Energizing Nature program expanded and evolved Mercedes-Benz’s well-being offerings. A series of three new settings — Forest Glade, Sounds of the Sea and Summer Rain—delivered options to encourage concentration, soothe or calm, respectively, while two new standard soundscapes, Silver Waves and Vivid Flux, tap the Burmester surround sound system. Working in tandemwith biometric authentication to activate driver profiles, Mercedes-Benz is determined to streamline user data and provide real-time solutions to common

Plug-in and play TheNewRangeRover Sport P 440 e (PHEV) Autobiography

In the new Range Rover Sport P440e Autobiography, selections abound. Powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six that’s configured with a 31.8-kWh electric motor plug-in hybrid battery, the Sport gives 434 hp and an electric range of roughly 48 miles. Departing the maze of single-lane roads in the center of Madrid, pure EVmode excelled. Overriding default hybrid mode wasn’t difficult to execute, but did require manual input. On a cloudless autumn day, the motorway swiftly gave way to country dirt roads. Shuffling through terrain response options, only the Rock Crawl setting disables the electric motor. Otherwise, the algorithm deduces the best power for surface conditions and topography, seamlessly and impressively making a selection. Despite the sense of aerodynamic prowess thanks to the lowered roofline, sleek tail lights, retractable door handles and playfully delicate wraparound horizontal bands of LED headlights, there’s an astonishing amount

of wind noise. Care to inhale the sweet, citrus-scented air? Highly recommended— just not at highway speeds. Instead, Land Rover’s next-generation cabin air purification pro system combines PM2.5 filtration and nanoe TMX technology to reduce odors, bacteria and allergens (including the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the brand claims). It can purify the cabin prior to a journey or en route, “ensuring increased alertness for every drive, and enhanced well-being for all occupants,” a company spokesperson said. Tending to multiple occupants simultaneously, the winged headrests and infotainment system respond in real time to a multitude of situations. Passenger on a call? Navigation commands will shift exclusively to the driver headrest speaker. There’s also a dedicated in-door button to perpetually restart the massage function, much appreciated for an engaging but relaxed outing. 2024 Range Rover Sport P440e from$104,900, landroverusa.com

Photos Mercedes-Benz AG, David Shepherd

THE ULTIMATE LEGACY TequilaDon JulioUltimaReserva returnswith the release of anexclusive second bottling ofDon JulioGonzález’s fi nal agave harvest. Anextremely limitednumberof caseswill be available of the award-winning 36-monthaged luxuryExtra-Añejo tequila

Ten years since his passing, Tequila Don Julio is honoring its late founder, Don Julio González, who followed his heart and spent decades perfecting his craft to create one of Mexico’s most loved tequilas. As a tribute to the love Don Julio González poured into every bottle of tequila that results in an exceptionally smooth liquid, Tequila Don Julio is releasing an exclusive second bottling of his ultimate legacy: Tequila Don Julio Ultima Reserva. The limited-edition luxury Extra-Añejo tequila is made with the fi nal agave harvest planted by González and his family in 2006 that was reserved for this special distillation. An extremely limited number of cases of this exceptional liquid will be available while supplies last, and each bottle is specially labeled to mark this year’s harvest.

SPECIAL PROMOTION

“It’s been ten years since the passing of our late founder Don Julio González and we are proud to honor his legacy by releasing the second bottling of Tequila Don Julio Ultima Reserva,” says Christina Choi, Senior Vice President of Tequila, Diageo North America. “This liquid is truly so rare and special that we’re continuing to release an extremely limited quantity of Tequila Don Julio Ultima Reserva each year, allowing us to preserve Don Julio González’s ultimate legacy as long as possible.” Tequila Don Julio Ultima Reserva is an award-winning 36-month aged Extra-Añejo that is the pinnacle of the brand’s portfolio of luxury tequilas. To preserve this tequila and the exquisite agave piñas behind it, the team of experts at Tequila Don Julio implemented a Solera aging method, which combines and matures tequilas of di ff erent characteristics fi nished in unique casks, allowing the fi nal agave harvest to remain at the heart of this rare Extra-Añejo tequila. Tequila Don Julio Ultima Reserva is rested in oak barrels previously used to age

bourbon and fi nished in Madeira wine-seasoned casks to produce an exceptional spirit featuring a nose of toasted oak and caramel, followed by hints of apricot and orange, and fi nishing with deliciously smooth honeyed agave. Tequila Don Julio Ultima Reserva is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks, making it perfect during those special moments you want to savor and celebrate with those closest to you — just as Don Julio González intended when he fi rst embarked on his tequila making journey in 1942 with the creation of his special reserve that was meant to be shared with his closest circle.

After releasing only 4,000 cases of the fi rst batch of Tequila Don Julio Ultima Reserva last year, the liquid has since won a Silver Medal in the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The second bottling of Tequila Don Julio Ultima Reserva is now available in highly limited quantities in select markets while supplies last, with a suggested retail price of $499 for a 750ml bottle.

Tequila Don Julio encourages consumers of legal drinking age to celebrate responsibly. For more information on Tequila Don Julio, please visit DonJulio.com