Clase Azul Reposado (375 ml “half bottle”) is a luxury reposado tequila that offers a smooth, rich profile with strong vanilla, caramel, and cooked agave notes, softened by eight months of aging in American whiskey barrels. Its flavor leans sweet and silky, with a touch of fruit and spice, making it an excellent tequila for sipping especially for those who enjoy dessert-like warmth in their reposados.

Key Specs & Production

Spec Detail Brand / Producer Clase Azul, NOM 1595 (Casa Tradicin), Jalisco, Mexico. Type Reposado (lightly aged) tequila Aging Aged for 8 months in used American whiskey barrels. ABV / Proof 40% ABV (80 proof) Bottle / Presentation The famous hand-painted ceramic decanter with cobalt blue accents. Iconic design valued as much for display as for the content.

Tasting Profile

Element Notes Appearance / Color Pale gold with golden highlights. Aroma / Nose Cooked agave, agave nectar, strong vanilla, hints of candied orange peel, toasted wood, subtle hazelnut and light baking spice (clove, maybe a dash of cinnamon) Palate / Taste Sweet at firstvanilla and cooked agave lead, followed by butterscotch / caramel tones. Mid-palate has touches of orange or citrus peel, oak, soft pepper or spice. The texture is silky and rich. Finish Lingering, smooth, with vanilla and oak present, and a sweet-spice aftertaste (often clove or mild cinnamon). Not extremely long, but pleasant and polished.

What Makes It Special

• Bottle design / artistry: The ceramic decanter is hand-painted and has become a hallmark of Clase Azul. More than just tequila, its a visual statement.

• Aging in whiskey barrels gives it added complexity (vanilla, oak, caramel) beyond what many reposados offer. Balance of flavor and sweetness: While it is sweet, it is not flat; the agave, oak, spice, and citrus keep it layered and lively. Good for those transitioning from blanco or looking for something richer.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

• Neat or on a large ice cube to appreciate the vanilla, oak, and cooked agave depth.

• Cocktail ideas: A refined reposado Old Fashioned style, tequila and soda with a citrus twist, or a sipping Margarita where the sweet reposado replaces blanco.

• Food Pairing: Grilled meats or pork, citrus-glazed seafood, desserts with caramel or chocolate, vanilla bean ice cream; or creamy cheeses smoked provolone works nicely.