Jupiter Artland, located just outside Edinburgh, is a captivating haven where art seamlessly merges with the natural landscape. As you venture into this enchanting sculpture park, you are greeted by an array of mesmerizing artworks scattered across lush green fields, dense woodlands, and tranquil ponds. Each piece, carefully placed to harmonize with its surroundings, invites visitors on a journey of discovery and contemplation. From Anthony Gormley's monumental stone figures to Charles Jencks' intricate landforms, the collection astounds with its diverse artistic expressions. Wander along meandering paths, intimately engaging with sculptures that surprise at every turn.

X MUSE VODKA UNVEIL THEIR LATEST BOTTLING - X MUSE REVEAL LIMITED BOTTLE SERIES

But you may ask what does this have to do with vodka? and in particular X Muse (pronounced tenth muse) vodka.

Jupiter Artland is the home of X Muse Vodka. It is were you will find the X Muse temple, the sculpture and the water straight from the aquafirs around which Cells of Life are constructed and carved into the landscape.

The Tenth Muse, a term coined by the ancient Greek poet Sappho, represents a woman who possesses extraordinary talents in the arts and literature. She represents the pinnacle of creativity, inspiration, and intellect. The Tenth Muse transcends the traditional notion of muses and becomes a standalone force, capable of creating awe-inspiring works that captivate hearts and minds. Her words and creations have the power to move mountains, stir emotions, and ignite revolutions. She is a beacon of light in the creative realm, standing as a symbol of female empowerment and brilliance. Like her mythical counterparts, the Tenth Muse continues to inspire generations to reach for greatness, to embrace their own creative abilities, and to believe in the power of their artistic visions.

Combine all these ingredients and you have a spirit that is Scotland’s first barley blended vodka!

There’s a mystical energy that seems to permeate the very air at Jupiter Artland and more evident when you happen across ‘The Light Pours Out of Me’ amethyst cave by artist Anya Gallaccio.

And amethysts are an important factor in X MUSE’s spirit making process – the vodka is uniquely steeped on amethyst crystals before bottling, adding to the rich narrative and energising characteristics of a vodka that spirit lovers will love.  

At a very special gathering of drinks writers and influencers at Jupiter Artland, the first bottle in the Reveal Series was unveiled.

Late afternoon, once we had enjoyed lunch in Bonnington House and enjoyed an entertaining tour by Jupiter Artland owner, Robert Wilson and co-founder of X Muse, Vadim Grigoryan; and we gathered in the X Muse temple to unveil this limited-edition bottle and giftbox inspired by Anglo-Argentinian artist Pablo Bronstein.

The edition of 99 bottles features hand painted and foiled gothic and chinoiserie motifs in rich amethyst and gold colours. Retailing at £350 the limited edition will be available exclusively via the X MUSE website from October, with a portion of the profits of sale donated to Outset Contemporary Art Fund, the leading independent charity pioneering innovative arts projects on a global scale.

Exemplifying X MUSE’s brand credo more is hid than uttered, the Reveal Series invites you to explore the intersection of its excellent vodka and art thinking – and be entertained in the process. The motifs depicted on the limited-edition bottle and gift box take inspiration from Pablo Bronstein’s Rose Walk (2017), an installation of two ten-metre-high pavilions playfully juxtaposing Gothic and Chinoiserie elements, connected by a twenty-five-metre-long rose garden housed at Jupiter Artland, the spiritual home of X MUSE.

In the early evening we enjoyed cocktails at Rose Walk and learnt more about X-Muse and this gorgeous art installation.

X Muse vodka is meant for sipping but also for creating incredible vodka cocktails. Throughout the day we enjoyed well-crafted cocktails. The meticulous blending of vodka, fresh ingredients, and creative garnishes created masterpieces in each glass. With their vibrant colours and complex layers of flavours, X Muse vodka cocktails truly embody the art of mixing and the joy of drinking!

X Muse Signature Martini with dry vermouth, olive distillate and caper berry.

Seven Dio with X Muse vodka, lemon, basil, honey and ginger.

Invisible Quatrefoil with X Muse vodka, Otto’s vermouth, pink grapefruit and purple basil cordial with lemon juice and tonic.

As the night descended on the sculpture park we were treated to Juniper Artland’s Wild Dinners which offer an enchanting dining experience that seamlessly blends art, nature, vodka and gastronomy. The food was exemplary and artwork in its own right. Thank you Chef Barry Bryson for an incredible dinner.

This was a grand finale to toast X Muse vodka and the first bottle in the Reveal Series.

The X MUSE Reveal Series limited edition inspired by artist Pablo Bronstein will go on sale from October on the X MUSE website priced at £350.

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