Clase Azul Reposado 100% Agave Mexican Tequila 70 cl 40%

A cobalt and white hand-painted ceramic bottle, shaped by hand in central Mexico, holds eight months of rest in oak. Clase Azul Reposado is a tequila that is first a work of art, and only then a dram.

Expert Description

Clase Azul Reposado Tequila is a 100% Agave Mexican Reposado Tequila with an ABV of 40%. The tequila comes from the Clase Azul brand, founded in 1997 by Arturo Lomelí in Guadalajara with the ambition of turning tequila into a global story of Mexican craftsmanship. Every bottle is a unique, hand-painted ceramic decanter, made by artisans at the Tradición Mazahua workshop, where more than 350 people, most of them women, carry the traditional craft forward.

The reposado is aged eight months in American oak barrels, giving it a round, full character before it is filled into the iconic bottle. A single decanter can take up to two weeks to paint, and no two bottles end up looking exactly the same.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Vanilla, caramel, caramelised agave and toasted oak
Palate: Maple, butter, butterscotch, vanilla, honey and a touch of cinnamon
Finish: Long and lingering, with a warmth that stays

Specifications

Name: Clase Azul Reposado Tequila
Distillery: Clase Azul
Region/Country: Jalisco, Mexico
Type: 100% Agave Mexican Reposado Tequila
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 cl
Cask type: American oak barrels, 8 months of ageing
EAN no.: 812400495160
Serving suggestion: Enjoy at room temperature in a tequila copita, or in a Reposado Old Fashioned

Flavour Profile

Caramel · Vanilla · Toasted Oak · Spice

Investment Potential: Medium to High. Clase Azul's hand-painted ceramic bottles have become sought-after collector's pieces, and every decanter is unique in its craftsmanship, which drives demand beyond the liquid itself.

Did You Know?

Every Clase Azul bottle is hand-painted by artisans at the Tradición Mazahua workshop, and a single decanter can take up to two weeks to complete.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clase Azul Reposado Tequila

What is Clase Azul Reposado Tequila?

It is a 100% Agave Mexican Reposado Tequila from the Clase Azul brand, aged eight months in oak barrels and bottled in a hand-painted ceramic decanter.

Why is the bottle hand-painted?

Every Clase Azul bottle is hand-painted by artisans at the Tradición Mazahua workshop in Mexico, so no two bottles are ever quite the same.

How should Clase Azul Reposado be served?

It is best enjoyed at room temperature in a tequila copita, letting the caramel and vanilla aromas unfold, though it also works well in a Reposado Old Fashioned.

Can the tequila be used in cocktails?

Yes, its round, full character makes it well suited to premium cocktails, though many prefer it neat.

Is Clase Azul Reposado worth it?

The price reflects the time-consuming craftsmanship behind every ceramic bottle and the brand's reputation as one of the most acclaimed tequilas in the world, so for collectors and enthusiasts the answer is often yes.

What sets Clase Azul Reposado apart from other reposado tequilas?

Beyond the tequila itself, Clase Azul stands out for its hand-painted ceramic decanter, which turns every bottle into a unique piece of Mexican craftsmanship.

Where does Clase Azul come from?

The brand was founded in 1997 by Arturo Lomelí in Guadalajara, Mexico, with the ambition of presenting tequila as part of Mexican culture and craftsmanship.

Can the bottle be kept once the tequila is gone?

Many collectors keep the empty ceramic decanters as decorative pieces because of the hand-painted design.