The word "taoyaka" comes to mind. It describes a graceful, supple quality, and might just be one of the most exquisite words in the Japanese language.

The "Dictador Generations En Lalique" is a masterpiece that exudes this taoyaka quality, both in its appearance and its aura. It's fitting that Dictador, a captivating spirit, would be the one to collaborate with Lalique for the first time on a rum.

A rich aroma tickles the nose. This is surely a sweet temptation.

The rum's intoxicatingly sweet, whispering aroma is akin to a man's cologne. Hesitantly, one is drawn into its beauty. The "spirit" that has matured to be strong and beautiful over 45 years possesses a true elegance. It is as deep as the sea that nurtured the rum, and like the sunset, it invites us into sentimentality.

The bottle beckons once more.

Like Lalique's perfume bottles, it dramatically recreates the sea that nurtured the rum, with its waves and sunset, before our eyes. The decanter, born from Lalique's DNA which elevated crystal glass to an art form, not only appeals visually but, much like a perfume bottle, seems to enhance the rum's aroma with its entire exquisite form.

Notes arrive like gentle waves (a three-stage gradation of aroma). And it is the LALIQUE bottle that embodies this. I hear that the brand's founder, René Lalique, elevated glass products to works of art by expressing a small universe within perfume bottles. This is precisely why the pairing with a premium rum brand that crafts rum into an art form through long-term aging is so unwavering.

The rare rum, "Dictador Generations En Lalique," is limited to 300 bottles. Furthermore, the prototype with the serial number "No. 0" was sold at Sotheby's online auction for a high price of £30,000 (approximately 4.5 million yen), making it one of the most expensive rums in history, which is understandable.

A taoyaka spirit, DICTADORE GENERATIONS EN LALIQUE. Let us consider it a piece to be appreciated.

Now, of the DICTADORE GENERATIONS EN LALIQUE arriving in Japan, we have reserved the purchase opportunity for one bottle exclusively for OPENERS readers. To obtain this purchase right, please register for the OPENERS Salon account on LINE@, and one person will be selected by lottery to receive the purchase opportunity. The deadline is Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Don't miss this chance!

How to Apply
1. Add OPENERS SALON as a friend via the QR code below.Please register by Tuesday, June 8, 2021, 11:59 AM.
2. From the LINE message sent around 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, enter the required information in the application form.
*Application Period: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 (after message delivery) - Tuesday, June 15, 11:59 PM
*Winners will be notified individually via LINE message.

DICTADORE GENERATIONS EN LALIQUE
Alcohol Content | 43%
Volume | 700ml
Bottle Material | Crystal Glass
Price | ¥2,500,000 (excluding tax)
Release Date | Available Now (※Available by order)
Other | With serial number, limited to 300 bottles worldwide, comes with a dedicated presentation case, a 30ml tasting sample, and a certificate.

Tasting Notes
Nose: A scent of freshly polished wood, with hints of leather and ripe plum, and a subtle note of clove. It continues with cocoa powder, black cherry, nutmeg, and cinnamon, revealing a faint aroma of deep mahogany, and finally, a hint of pineapple and rose petals.

Palate: Upon tasting, there are deep notes of dark chocolate, with subtle hints of candied orange peel and clove. This is followed by nutmeg, dry oak, rich leather, and Madagascar vanilla bean, with the complexity enhanced by fine coffee and a touch of star anise. The balance of ripe fruit sweetness is superb, rounded out by wild spice flavors.

Finish: Smoky notes of burnt cigar are enhanced by oak spice, with a light sweetness of plump raisins, stewed prunes, Medjool dates, and fig leaves. It concludes with rich dark chocolate notes and drier, wilder oak spice.

Lalique
Founded in 1888 by the renowned innovative artist René Lalique, Lalique is a premier crystal glass maison representing French luxury lifestyle. With an artistic style that showcases its unique savoir-faire (aesthetic sensibility and craftsmanship), Lalique currently offers products in six fields: crystal glass decorative items, interior design, perfume, jewelry, art pieces, and hospitality, providing the value of "art de vivre" (the art of living). Lalique also focuses on creating captivating objects and collections through exclusive collaborations with talented artists, designers, and other luxury brands. All Lalique crystal glass products have been handcrafted by artisans at its own factory in the Alsace region of France since its founding in 1922.
Official Website:https://lalique.jp/
Official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lalique_japan/

Dictador
For over 40 years, Dictador has been a prestigious distillery in the heart of Cartagena, Colombia, distilling ultra-premium aged rums. It is a global leader in investment-grade rum, possessing a vast stock of long-aged rums and a high degree of creative flair in the world of spirits. The results are collections that represent the pinnacle of taste, rarity, and collectibility, supported by a commitment to a creative and artistic vision. Dictador bottles are works of art as well as vessels for rare, vintage rums. Dictador rums are distributed in over 80 countries worldwide, auctioned at renowned auction houses such as Sotheby's and SPINK, and sold in premier specialty stores including Harrods. In the Spring 2020 Sotheby's auction, a record was set with a winning bid of $50,000, the highest price ever for a Dictador rum.
Official Website:www.dictador.com
Official Instagram:@the_dictador