There are very few tequila brands with more eye-catching bottles than Clase Azul. The popular brand’s newest expression is no exception. It’s called Clase Azul Tequila Blanco Ahumado. It’s the latest addition to the portfolio, joining the brand’s five tequilas and three mezcals.
Clase Azul Tequila Blanco Ahumado
This artisanal tequila begins with Blue Weber agave hearts that are baked in a traditional oven made by digging a pit in the ground and lighting wood and volcanic rocks. After baking, the agave is shredded, and the juice is fermented and combined with the brand’s proprietary yeast. It’s then double-distilled in copper pot stills, resulting in a memorable tequila that will make you rethink the depths of flavor that blanco tequila can contain.
According to the brand, the result is a memorable, timeless Blanco tequila that is loaded with flavors such as smoked agave, ripe plums, orchard fruits, lemon zest, and a distinctive minerality throughout. The finish is effortlessly mellow and pleasantly smoky.
“Looking to achieve a smoky profile for this tequila, I set out to capture the essence of traditional mezcal-making, reinterpreting each stage of the process to elevate the unique character of the blue agave, but this time through a deliberate act,” Viridiana Tinoco, Master Distiller at Clase Azul México says.
No Clase Azul tequila would be complete without the decanter. Clase Azul Tequila Blanco Ahumado’s decanter is made with “semiopaque glass” that was crafted to allude to the smoke created in the baking process.
Where can I buy it?
Clase Azul Tequila Blanco Ahumado is available at select liquor retailers for the suggested retail price of $250 for a 750ml bottle.
