The Rare Find: Why Nobu x KAWS by QUI Limited Edition The Grey Bottle Edition is Highly Sought After
From Hong Kong, this ultra-rare tequila release sits in the premium Añejo & Extra Añejo tequila category and was created to celebrate the Nobu 30 Year Anniversary. Nobu x KAWS by QUI Limited Edition The Grey Bottle Edition is the Nobu Rare 2025 KAWS Hong Kong Edition “Grey Bottle,” limited to just 1,650 units worldwide.
This special edition features a 25-year-old tequila distilled in 1999, aged in oak barrels, then rested in stainless-steel tanks for a polished, layered profile. It’s a true collector’s item that fuses art, culture, and gastronomy—made to be poured on a milestone night or kept sealed as a centerpiece.
The presentation is part of the appeal: a tall, matte-black display box with bold, stitched-style “KAWS” lettering in grey, outlined in gold. The bottle itself shows warm amber tequila through faceted glass, topped with a clear, modern stopper, and finished with KAWS’s signature visual artistry on the front—clean, graphic, and instantly recognizable on a bar shelf.
Tasting Notes: A Sensory Experience
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Nose: cherry, honey, toffee, dried orange
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Palate: cooked agave, toffee, honey, white pepper
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Finish: dried orange, white pepper, lingering cooked agave
Serving Recommendations & Pairings
- Serve neat in a tequila snifter to highlight the aged oak character and the long, peppery finish.
- Add a few drops of water to open up the honey and dried orange notes without muting the agave.
- Cocktail: a minimalist Extra Añejo Old Fashioned (tequila, a barspoon of agave syrup, 2 dashes orange bitters) to keep the toffee and cherry tones front and center.
- Food pairing: pairs beautifully with a charcuterie board featuring aged gouda, prosciutto, Marcona almonds, and orange peel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How limited is the Nobu Rare 2025 KAWS Hong Kong Edition “Grey Bottle”?
It’s limited to 1,650 units worldwide, which is why collectors of limited edition tequila and KAWS tequila releases move quickly when it appears.
What makes this a 25-year-old tequila, and how was it matured?
This tequila was distilled in 1999, aged in oak barrels, and then rested in stainless-steel tanks. That combination helps create a smooth, complex profile while keeping the core cooked agave character intact—exactly what many extra añejo tequila fans look for.
What flavors should I expect from this extra-aged tequila?
The tasting notes are cherry, honey, toffee, dried orange, white pepper, and cooked agave. If you enjoy nuanced, oak-influenced tequila with both sweet and spice tones, this bottle is built for that style.
Why Add Nobu x KAWS by QUI Limited Edition The Grey Bottle Edition to Your Collection?
If you collect rare tequila, chase limited drops, or want a statement bottle that blends fine spirits with KAWS’s signature visual artistry, this release checks every box. With a 25-year-old tequila distilled in 1999 and only 1,650 bottles worldwide, Nobu x KAWS by QUI Limited Edition The Grey Bottle Edition is the kind of piece that disappears fast once collectors spot it.
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