The spirit of the Ramírez guitar in a bottle of brandy
At Ramírez Guitars, we have been committed to music through our guitars for over 140 years, and we are aware that when art meets other disciplines, something truly special is born. This is the case with an unprecedented collaboration: the creation of an artisan brandy “matured with music”, in which our tablao guitar in the hands of our friend Raül Refree becomes the star of the process.
This project, promoted by Sound Cask —a pioneering company in the ageing of beverages with musical vibration— brings together the passion of three worlds: lutherie, music production and traditional distillation. In this special edition, the piece performed by our friend, the renowned musician and producer Raül Refree, was recorded with a Ramírez Tablao guitar and played during the brandy’s ageing process, in direct contact with the barrels
The power of vibration: how music transforms spirits
The principle behind this musical brandy lies in an innovative technique: applying sound waves directly to the wood of the barrels during ageing. The vibration produced by the music causes the liquid to interact more intensely with the wood, accelerating and refining the ageing process. In this case, the warm, deep sound of the Ramírez guitar has been responsible for guiding this dialogue between oak and spirit.
As Sound Cask explains, ‘every note influences the nuances of the brandy, every chord leaves its mark on the final flavour’. And when those chords come from a handmade Spanish guitar, with the tradition and sensitivity of Ramírez, the result can only be a liquid work of art.
Raül Refree: contemporary sensibility at the service of tradition
Catalan musician Raül Refree needs no introduction: producer of artists such as Rosalía and Silvia Pérez Cruz, his musical language combines experimentation with deep roots. For this collaboration, Refree has composed an exclusive piece that makes both the wood of the instrument and that of the barrel vibrate, in a play of intimate resonances.
The guitar used, the Tablao model by Guitarras Ramírez, is a tribute to the traditional flamenco guitar, with a light construction, a bright tone and an immediate response. A perfect tool for conveying pure emotion through the strings.
A limited edition for collectors of art and flavour
This brandy is not just another drink: it is a collector’s item. A unique liqueur that encapsulates the sound of a Ramírez guitar, the performance of a contemporary artist and the savoir-faire of an artisan distillery. Its presentation also pays tribute to this fusion: an elegant bottle, careful design and a narrative that makes the consumer part of the artistic process.
This is a project that embodies the values of Ramírez Guitars: respect for tradition, excellence in craftsmanship, and openness to new forms of expression.
A multisensory experience for the palate
For lovers of the guitar, brandy or simply stories that unite music and passion, this collaboration represents a perfect combination. Because it is not just about tasting, but about listening, feeling and savouring the same essence that vibrates between strings, wood and time.
At Ramírez Guitars, we celebrate this initiative as a bridge between disciplines and sensibilities. We are proud of how our guitar continues to be an instrument of creativity, dialogue and beauty, even off stage
