Clase Azul Gold Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico

Clase Azul Gold is a statement tequila that seamlessly unites craftsmanship, terroir, and innovation. Inspired by the radiance of a Mexican sunset, its decanter fuses shimmering glass with a night-colored ceramic base, finished with two hand-painted 24-karat gold ribbons. Within, the spirit blends unaged vibrancy with deep-aged complexity, creating a tequila as refined as the vessel it inhabits.

Product Details:

• Category: Tequila Joven (blend of unaged and aged tequilas)
• Components & Casks: Plata; special reposado matured in French oak; extra añejo aged in American whiskey barrels and finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks (≈8 years on the extra añejo)
• ABV / Proof: 40% ABV (80 proof)
• NOM / Distillery: NOM 1595, Casa Tradición / Productos Finos de Agave, San Agustín, Jalisco
• Decanter: Glass fused to a ceramic base, adorned with two 24-karat gold hand-painted ribbons
• Allocation: Produced in limited quantities; commonly allocated

Sensory Description:

Golden amber in the glass with luminous highlights, Clase Azul Gold opens with notes of toasted wood, agave nectar, and orange peel layered over almond, fig, and dried fruits. On the palate, it unfolds with cooked agave, almond, and fig marmalade, balanced by cacao, walnut, and subtle spice. The finish is long and polished, marrying supple joven freshness with the layered richness of sherry-cask-aged extra añejo.

Brewer's Background:

Clase Azul México places equal emphasis on artisanal craftsmanship and distilling mastery. Produced at Casa Tradición in Jalisco’s Highlands, Clase Azul sources blue agave grown in the region’s mineral-rich soils. Its ceramic workshop, Tradición Mazahua, employs artisans in Santa María Canchesdá to hand-shape and paint each decanter, a process that takes up to two weeks. The Gold decanter’s seamless fusion of glass and ceramic took years of development, now standing as one of luxury tequila’s most iconic designs.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve neat in a copita or small rocks glass at 60–65 °F to highlight its layered aromas of dried fruit, cacao, and agave. A single large ice cube may be used to slightly tighten the finish without muting its depth. In cocktails, reserve Clase Azul Gold for refined builds such as a minimalist Old Fashioned riff or a sherry-accented Manhattan variation to echo its PX cask influence. For food pairings, it shines with brie, citrus fruits like tangerine or lemon, and high-quality bittersweet or white chocolate.

Clase Azul Gold Tequila is both an art piece and spirit, an intricate blend that embodies Mexico’s heritage while pushing the boundaries of what tequila can be.