Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosi 750ml

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, a unique creation made by Mexican artisans, was the starting point of this dream. The name Clase Azul, meaning blue class, was 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, Clase Azul is proud to share the magic of Mexico with more than 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.

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. 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.

This Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosi has a decanter that is inspired by legendary tales from San Luis Potosí, an oneiric treasure, the spirit and decanter of the newest icon from Clase Azul captures the essence of this state’s desert slopes and valleys.

This mezcal is made with green agave, also know as Maguey Verde or Agave Salmiana, a plant native to the deserts in the state of San Luis Potosí. Agave Salmiana is mostly found in Central Mexico. It is originally from the highlands in Coahuila, Durango and San Luis Potosi, but it is now cultivated in warm climates across the globe. This agave is often used in modern landscaping, but it can also be used to produce some very unique mezcal. It's also known as “The Green Giant” for it's large size, and it can take up to 25 years to reach maturity. It is also known as Maguey verde in San Luis Potosi and potentially other regions of Mexico.

The decanter itself is a work of art, hand-carved by artisans from a small community of the Mazahua people, the design on this special piece evokes a sense of timelessness and cultural heritage. Adding a vibrant touch to the decanter is the unique and colourful cap, crafted by artisans from the Wixárika culture. Handmade using a technique of coloured yarn appliqué, the decanter’s cap represents a beautiful desert landscape of mountains and valleys overflown by bright red finches. Each piece requires over three hours of meticulous craftsmanship from our artisans.

Crystal clear with silver highlights, this mezcal has aromas of cooked agave, caramel, green chile, sweet fruit and freshly cut grass with more subtle aromas of wildflowers. The palate is full bodied with herbal front with hints of caramel, lime zest and clove, with a mineral and spiced aftertaste. Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosi pairs beautifully with a variety of soft cheeses, lychees, plums and milk or white chocolate.

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The Finer Details
Style - Mezcal
Country - Mexico
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 43%