I Movimenti - A Symphony in Bottles
Our new collaboration with renowned collector and connoisseur Pietro Caputo - I Movimenti is a series of rare single-cask spirits inspired by some of the most beloved works of classical music. It is a project that explores a simple but fascinating question:
Can a spirit evoke the same emotions as a piece of music?
We believe it can.
Music Translated into Spirit
The name I Movimenti - "The Movements" - reflects the structure of the collection itself.
Just as a symphony unfolds through distinct movements, each carrying its own mood, tempo, and emotional character, every bottling in this series represents a different musical masterpiece and translates its essence into liquid form.
Some compositions are powerful and dramatic. Others are contemplative, elegant, or profoundly emotional. The spirits selected for I Movimenti seek to mirror those qualities through aroma, texture, maturity, and complexity.
The result is a collection where music and spirits speak the same language.
The Vision of Pietro Caputo
For many years, Pietro Caputo has been known among collectors for his remarkable passion for rare spirits and his dedication to classical music.
I Movimenti brings these two worlds together.
Each release is inspired by one of Pietro's favorite compositions and selected jointly by Pietro and Distilia. The process is not about matching tasting notes to instruments or creating literal interpretations. Instead, it is about identifying spirits that capture the emotional atmosphere of a particular piece of music.
The selection process values depth, authenticity, and character above all else.
Just as great compositions survive generations, great spirits reveal new dimensions with time.
Four Movements
I Movimenti feature four exceptional single casks, each dedicated to a legendary composer and composition:
🎻 Allegretto
Beethoven – Symphony No. 7
Enmore REV 1994/2023
28 Years Old | 60.2% ABV | Cask #57
A mature Demerara rum from the legendary Enmore Distillery, chosen to reflect the solemn beauty, quiet tension, and emotional depth of Beethoven's celebrated Allegretto.
🎹 Scherzo
Chopin – Scherzo No. 2
Caroni 1999/2025
25 Years Old | 68.0% ABV | Cask #224
A monumental Caroni selected to embody the dramatic contrasts, virtuosity, and explosive energy of one of Chopin's most iconic piano works.
🎼 Adagio
Schumann – Études Symphoniques, Variation XI
Caribbean Rum 1973/2024
50 Years Old | 54.5% ABV | Cask #88188
A half-century-old rum whose elegance, maturity, and contemplative nature mirror one of Schumann's most profound and introspective musical moments.
🎺 Finale
Ennio Morricone – Concerto Romantico Interrotto
Armagnac Château Sancin 1984/2026
42 Years Old | 50.5% ABV | Cask #21
A rare Armagnac inspired by the emotional richness and cinematic grandeur of Morricone's work, bringing the opening cycle of I Movimenti to a memorable conclusion.
Together, these four releases form a complete symphonic journey through different spirit categories, origins, and emotional landscapes.
Beyond Collecting
At its heart, I Movimenti is not simply a series about spirits. It is about emotion.
Great music has the power to stop time, to transport us, to remind us of moments we thought were forgotten. The finest spirits can do much the same. They invite contemplation, reward patience, and reveal their character gradually rather than all at once.
In a world increasingly focused on speed and novelty, I Movimenti celebrates something different: the pleasure of slowing down - the pleasure of listening - the pleasure of discovering complexity over time.
A New Chapter for Distilia
With I Movimenti, Distilia continues its pursuit of collections that connect exceptional spirits with meaningful stories.
The series joins a growing family of projects that explore the intersection of craftsmanship, culture, and imagination - proving once again that the finest bottles are never just about what is inside the glass.
They are about the ideas, emotions, and experiences they carry with them.
Read more: https://distilia.com/pages/i-movimenti
