Smoky Tequila? How Clase Azul is Redefining the Blanco

Some spirits surprise you. Others rewrite the rules. Clase Azul’s Ahumado Blanco is a rare, smoky expression that challenges everything you think you know about tequila. Crafted using revived ancestral methods, it delivers a profile that nods to mezcal while staying true to the purest form of agave.

AT A GLANCE
What is Clase Azul Ahumado Blanco?
Clase Azul Ahumado Blanco is a limited-edition smoky tequila made from 100% Blue Weber agave slow-cooked over volcanic rock and firewood. Twice distilled in copper pot stills, it offers smoked plum, crisp apple, bright citrus, and mineral tones — all housed in a hand-painted ceramic decanter.

THE MEANING OF AHUMADO
In Spanish, ahumado means “smoked” — a style more often found in mezcal than tequila. For Clase Azul, it’s a tribute to the transformative force of fire. Slow-cooking agave hearts over volcanic stone and firewood imbues the spirit with a delicate smokiness, without overshadowing the agave’s natural sweetness.

ANCESTRAL CRAFT, MODERN ELEGANCE
The production process revives traditional methods: pit ovens lined with volcanic rock, natural fermentation, and double distillation in copper pot stills. Each bottle is a testament to artistry — a textured ceramic base evoking volcanic stone, topped with glass that alludes to the spirit’s smoky clarity.

BLANCO MEETS MEZCAL
Where most Blanco tequilas lean bright and grassy, Ahumado offers a bridge between tequila’s clean vibrancy and mezcal’s earthy depth. It’s complex enough for slow sipping, yet versatile enough for bold cocktails.

TASTING JOURNEY

• Nose: Smoked plum, fresh red apple, delicate floral notes.

• Palate: Bright citrus and mineral tones, layered over silky agave sweetness.

• Finish: Long, smooth, with lingering smoke.

COLLECTABLE BY DESIGN
Each hand-painted decanter is unique — no two are exactly alike. For collectors, it’s as much an objet d’art as it is a fine spirit. With only limited quantities produced, it’s a piece that will draw conversation whether displayed on a bar or poured for a special occasion.

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