Clase Azul

These aged tequilas prove that the once derided spirit has come into its own…

Clase Azul redefines the art of distilling with five sets of 15 bottles of rare ultra-aged tequila…

Clase Azul, a boutique tequila fábrica located in the Jésus María region of Arandas in Jalisco, Mexico, not only has produced its first commercially available añejo but, in so doing, also has created what is one of the world’s few truly handcrafted spirits. After slow-roasting the organic Weber’s blue agaves (which are at least 9 […]

In the world of tequilas, there are blancos, which require no aging; reposados, aged from two to 12 months; and añejos, aged for one to three years. Then there are extra añejos, a relatively new category of tequilas that are matured for three years or longer. There is no “ultimate extra añejo” category, but if […]

Tasting Notes Honey-like flavors laced with toasted oak, vanilla, spice, cinnamon, curry, and butter. Worth Knowing This super-premium tequila is cellared for five years in sherry oak barrels, resulting in a bright, reddish-amber color. The Talavera ceramic bottle is decorated with pure silver, platinum, and 24-karat gold. Only 100 of these bottles are produced each […]