Clase Azul Puebla 2021 Limited Edition

Clase Azul Puebla 2021 Limited Edition is one of the rarest expressions in the Clase Azul range — only 300 bottles produced, containing an extra-aged tequila matured in antique French oak barrels, presented in a striking cobalt and yellow ceramic decanter that celebrates the cultural exchange between Mexico and France born from the Battle of Puebla and the historical significance of Cinco de Mayo.

The Puebla edition's thematic concept connects directly to its production: French oak aging honors the French-Mexican cultural relationship that the state of Puebla embodies, while the cobalt and yellow ceramic decanter — featuring the fleur de lis (French symbol of luxury) alongside the Mexican agave (symbol of health and fertility in indigenous cultures) — visually represents the cultural fusion. Antique French oak differs from new American or European oak in ways that matter: older barrels have less extractable tannin and a gentler wood influence, imparting subtle vanilla, light spice, and a slightly rounder integration than the intense new oak character that younger barrels produce. The tasting notes — licorice, toffee, coffee beans, blackberries, cacao, and raisins on the nose; toasted oak, nutmeg, and orange peel on the palate; butterscotch and crystallized honey on the finish — reflect the complex depth that antique French oak develops over the extra aging period.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Licorice, toffee, coffee beans, cinnamon, agave syrup, blackberries, blueberry jam, cocoa, and raisins
• Palate: Toasted oak, nutmeg, blackberries, cinnamon, cacao, orange peel, vanilla, and raisins
• Finish: Long and strong — butterscotch and crystallized honey finishing with light citrus

Specs

• Producer: Clase Azul, Jalisco, Mexico (NOM 1416, Jesus Maria, Arandas)
• Style: Extra-Aged Tequila, Antique French Oak
• Production: 300 bottles worldwide
• Decanter: Hand-crafted cobalt and yellow ceramic — fleur de lis and agave motifs
• Size: 750ml

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