Product Description:
Clase Azul Día de los Muertos 2022 Colores Limited Edition is an extraordinary Añejo tequila that celebrates the vibrant, colourful traditions of Mexico’s most beloved holiday, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). This exceptional expression is crafted by Master Distiller Viridiana Tinoco, who finished the tequila in rum agricole casks from the island of Martinique, imparting unique and complex flavours. The bottle’s design is an homage to the festive spirit of the holiday, featuring vivid, stylised illustrations of traditional Día de los Muertos decorations such as cempasúchil flowers, papel picado (paper cut-outs), and sugar skulls, with a gleaming, silver-plated ornament adding a touch of luxury to the presentation.
This limited edition release offers tequila enthusiasts an experience that blends cultural heritage with exceptional craftsmanship. The tequila is rich and layered, a fitting tribute to the colourful and joyous celebrations of Día de los Muertos. With only a limited number of bottles available, this collectible item is an embodiment of the tradition, artistry, and flavour that Clase Azul Tequila is renowned for.
Maker:
Clase Azul is a Mexican tequila brand that has been sharing the magic of Mexican culture with the world for the past 25 years. The brand was born from a dream to showcase the beauty of Mexican traditions and land. Its iconic decanter was the starting point of this dream, a unique creation made by Mexican artisans. The name Clase Azul, means blue class, inspired by the blue agave used to make their spirits and the paint on their first Reposado decanter. Despite facing challenges such as natural disasters and financial crises, Clase Azul has stayed true to its ideals and overcome adversity. In 2007, the brand founded Tradición Mazahua, a ceramic workshop where Clase Azul artisans dedicate themselves to creating the brand's decanters as a tribute to Mexican culture. Today their iconic decanters and message is shared in over 55 countries. The brand has transformed into Clase Azul México, but it still preserves the spirit that drives it to showcase the beauty of Mexican culture to the world. Clase Azul México aims to transcend and represent Mexican culture around the world with its exquisite creations and spaces that reveal the heart of Mexico.
Philosophy:
The agaves used for Clase Azul tequilas grow in Los Altos de Jalisco, a region of red-coloured earth that creates unique properties in the plant. To create their exquisite tequilas, Clase Azul follows a long transformation process that involves slow-cooking the agave piñas in masonry ovens, milling them to extract the sugars, fermenting them with patented yeast, and double-distilling them in copper stills. Clase Azul Tequila Plata is the unaged tequila that captures the notes of the agave, but the journey isn't over yet. The tequila is matured in casks made from oak or other types of wood, allowing it to develop a more complex profile. For more terroir driven tastes, Clase Azul also honours the tradition of mezcal, which can be made from a wide range of agave species and reflects the soil and conditions that have nourished the agave.
The artisanship found in Clase Azul's decanters is a reflection of Mexico's cultural diversity. Each decanter is a creative process that demands artistic drive, technical ability and knowledge passed down for generations. The tequila decanters tell stories through their decoration, while the mezcal decanters display caps decorated with precious artisanal techniques.
All Tequila's are made from 100% Blue Agave, produced at one of the highest points in the state of Jalisco. Its climate and land properties offer a characteristic tequila flavour. Each of the agaves is grown for 6 to 8 years before harvest. Organic agave requires approximately 72 hours of cooking in old masonry ovens. The baking gives the agave core a unique sweetness – easily perceived by the complexity of aroma and flavours.
Tasting Notes:
Nose
Whispers of the Past and Present
A vibrant opening with sugarcane juice, quince marmalade, and dried fruit, enriched by the warmth of toasted walnut and almond.
Palate
The Soul of the Celebration
Lively candied orange peel and clove, complemented by deep notes of walnut and cacao, creating a balanced and flavorful profile.
Finish
Enduring Elegance
A long, sumptuous finish with lingering sugarcane juice and toasted oak, leaving a lasting impression of smooth richness.
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The Finer Details
Style - Tequila
Country - Mexico
Bottle Size - 1L
ABV - 40%
