Clase Azul

CLASE AZUL SPIRITS IS A MEXICAN COMPANY, WHICH HAS BEEN DRIVEN BY A PASSION TO PRODUCE WORLD-CLASS TEQUILA SINCE 1997 – AND THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT IT’S DONE.

LEFT: Indigenous Mazhua artisan polishing a Clase Azul bottle.

RIGHT: Indigenous Mazhua artisan hand painting a Clase Azul bottle. THE ESSENCE OF CLASE AZUL SPIRITS is inspired by a mission to reveal and rediscover a deeper appreciation of Mexican traditions. As such, Clase Azul tequila is made from organic agave plants that are hand selected in the highlands of Jalisco. This region is considered the most ideal for the cultivation of agave and, in order to ensure a smooth and sweet flavour, the plants are not harvested until they have reached prime maturation.

Following this, Clase Azul elects to slow cook the heart of agave plant – also known as the ‘piñas’ – in an old-fashioned brick oven. This process takes up to 72 hours and works to bring out the natural moisture and sugars of the plant, which is intentionally evaporated so that the most desirable juices are ready for the next step. The cooked piñas are then crushed for their juices, to which a special brand of yeast is added, and the liquid is left to ferment.

The alcohol is then distilled twice with careful attention ensuring the highest quality spirit before the ageing process begins. Clase Azul Reposado is aged for eight months in American oak barrels, which have been used once. Clase Azul Ultra on the other hand is aged for five years in Spanish sherry barrels and has a superior taste profile compared to other extra-anejo tequilas given that the industry standard for aging is just three years.

Once the liquid has been distilled twice and matured to optimum flavour, the tequila is ready for bottling. At Clase Azul, each and every bottle of tequila is created by hand to produce a remarkable work of art. Hand sculpted and individually painted, no one bottle is alike.

When Arturo Lomeli created Clase Azul Tequila, it immediately gained success worldwide. For those looking to try Clase Azul Tequila, you can expect a unique flavour profile. This is because the ultrapremium product is produced in the town of Jesus Maria, one of the highest points in the Los Altos region.

Clase Azul Tequila may be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in a range of premium cocktails such as the El Burro, which features fresh lime juice and ginger beer. ❧

Tasting notes

CLASE AZUL PLATA

Appearance: Clear

Aroma: Sweet, floral and herbaceous notes

Flavour: A surprising hint of sweetness and completely smooth flavour profile that makes it perfect to drink neat or in premium cocktails CLASE AZUL REPOSADO

Appearance: Deep, bright gold

Aroma: Pure and perfumed notes of capsicum, pickled onion and grilled pineapple, followed by a more peppery, orange cakes scent

Flavour: Tastes of beeswax, raisin toast, cinnamon and nutmeg with a pepper-like finish CLASE AZUL ANEJO

Appearance: Gold

Aroma: A strong and noticeable nose of vanilla, oak and spice

Flavour: Smooth on the palate with toffee butterscotch, vanilla and oak CLASE AZUL ULTRA

Appearance: Deep amber

Aroma: Intense and complex with soft oak notes and dark spice

Flavour: A mix of toffee apricot sweetness and spice with a long finish