Clase Azul 2025 Da de Muertosis a lavish, collectible tequila that fuses cultural storytelling, artistic design, and barrel aging. Its part of their Nuestros Recuerdos limited-edition series, which annually honors aspects of the Mexican Day of the Dead tradition.For serious collectors, occasional sippers, or those who appreciate artisan presentation, its a standout. Because its aged and finished with bold barrels (American whiskey + Scotch), it carries richness, smoke, and layered depthless fun cocktail tequila, more display & contemplative sip.

The2025 Da de Muertos by Clase Azul is as much a symbolic closing chapter as it is a tequila. As the finale in the five-year series, its designed to encapsulate all the artistry, storytelling, and craftsmanship of the Nuestros Recuerdos line. Expect it to lean heavily into premium barrel-aging, nuance, and decorative presentation. Its purpose is both to be sipped and revered a collectors release as much as a spirit to enjoy. Because it’s a final edition, it may push boundaries in maturation or finishing compared to earlier releases.

Origins & Craftsmanship

• Part of Clase Azuls Da de Muertos / Nuestros Recuerdos series: each year a new thematic edition (Sabores, Colores, Aromas, Msica) appears.

• Aged 26 months aejo, first aged in American whiskey casks, then finished in Scotch whisky casks from Skye and Speyside, before recombining.

• Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

• The decanter is artistic and symbolic: a plum-colored ceramic piece with a 24K gold-plated movable Catrina ornament (accordion-playing skeletal figure) handcrafted via artisans in Tesistn, Jalisco.

• The ornament is made of ~40 individual parts from 10 separate molds, assembled by hand.

• Only 10,000 decanters allocated for this edition.

Tasting Profile

Element Notes Color / Appearance Intense gold (amber tones) from the extended aging and oak influence. Nose / Aroma Honey, peat smoke, nutmeg, dried plum. Palate / Taste Smoke (peat), honey sweetness, cinnamon, with hints of chocolate in the mid to late palate; layers of oak influence from both American and Scotch barrels. Finish Smoky, lingering the oak and smoke notes persist, with echoes of sweet honey, spice, and chocolate.

Food & Cocktail Pairings

• Neat / Sipping Serve: Best in a wide tulip or snifter glass to let aroma evolve.

• Cocktails: This is more of a contemplative sip tequila, but can be used in high-end tequila Old Fashioned or lightly modified aged tequila cocktails.

• Pairings:
  Dark chocolate, chocolate desserts echoes the chocolate & smoke tones
  Smoked or grilled meats (especially with sweet glazes)
  Nuts and dried fruit roasted almonds, figs, plums
  Rich cheeses aged gouda, manchego

Quick Overview

Feature Detail Name Clase Azul Da de MuertosAejo (2025 edition) Type / Series Limited edition Da de Muertos / Nuestros Recuerdos series Aging / Cask Treatment 26 months: aged in American whiskey barrels, finished in Scotch (Skye & Speyside) barrels, then recombined Proof / ABV 40% / 80 proof Character / Style Rich, smoky, honeyed, oak-layered, cultural & artisan decanter presentation Audience Collectors, premium tequila aficionados, those wanting a statement tequila