Clase Azul Ultra Extra Anejo 750ML

Clase Azul Ultra Extra Añejo 750ML is a 40% ABV extra añejo tequila aged five years in American whiskey and Spanish sherry casks. Released in individually numbered batches of just 100 bottles, each housed in a hand-painted ceramic decanter adorned with platinum, silver, and 24-karat gold, this stands among the most exclusive tequilas produced in Mexico today.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico  |  5-Year Extra Añejo  |  Distillery: Productos Finos de Agave (NOM 1416)

Production & Heritage

Produced by Productos Finos de Agave at their facility in Jesús María, in the highland Los Altos region of Jalisco, Clase Azul Ultra begins with 100% organic Tequilana Weber Blue Agave. The agave hearts are slow-cooked in traditional brick ovens for 72 hours, then crushed, fermented with a proprietary yeast strain, and twice-distilled. The resulting spirit rests for five years—first maturing in American whiskey barrels before finishing in Spanish sherry casks, a dual-aging sequence that layers deep dried-fruit richness over the agave's natural sweetness. The decanter itself is a piece of Mexican artisanship: master artisans paint the platinum-feather design entirely freehand and from memory, since the metallic paint only reveals itself after the ceramic is fired in a kiln.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with intense sherry influence—dried plums, apricot preserves, and dark cherries—followed by waves of maple syrup, hazelnut, and soft oak. A thread of dark spice ties the aromatics together.

Taste: On entry, rich dried plum and crème caramel coat the palate with full-bodied weight. At mid-palate, cinnamon bark and crystallized ginger emerge, balanced by smooth vanilla and a subtle agave sweetness that keeps the oak in check. The sherry-cask influence is unmistakable, lending a layered, almost dessert-like complexity.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering caramel, toasted oak, and a faint whisper of baking spice. The dried-fruit character from the sherry finishing persists well after the last sip.

How to Drink Clase Azul Ultra

A tequila of this age and complexity is best savored neat at room temperature, served in a wide-mouthed snifter or Glencairn glass to concentrate its layered aromatics. A few drops of water can help open the sherry-driven dried-fruit notes further. For those who wish to mix with a spirit of this caliber: an Old Fashioned benefits from the deep caramel and cinnamon profile; a Vieux Carré riff substituting this extra añejo for cognac amplifies dried-plum and oak tones; and a Sidecar variation with fresh lime in place of lemon lets the sherry finish and agave sweetness drive the drink.

Best For

• Collecting ultra-limited numbered tequila releases
• Gifting a serious spirits enthusiast or tequila collector
• Celebrating a milestone occasion with a one-of-a-kind presentation
• Displaying as a functional art piece alongside other hand-crafted decanters

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Clase Azul Ultra taste like? Clase Azul Ultra delivers a full-bodied palate of dried plums, crème caramel, cinnamon, and vanilla, with a pronounced sherry-cask influence and a long, oak-driven finish.

How does Clase Azul Ultra compare to Don Julio 1942? Don Julio 1942 is an añejo aged a minimum of two and a half years, producing a lighter, more vanilla-forward profile, while Clase Azul Ultra is an extra añejo aged five years with a sherry-cask finish that yields significantly deeper dried-fruit and oak complexity. The Ultra also occupies a much higher price tier due to its limited 100-bottle batches and hand-painted, precious-metal decanter.

Is Clase Azul Ultra good for sipping neat? Absolutely—five years of aging across two cask types produce a smooth, layered spirit specifically designed for slow, contemplative neat sipping rather than cocktail mixing.

Where is Clase Azul Ultra made? Clase Azul Ultra is produced by Productos Finos de Agave (NOM 1416) in Jesús María, located in the Los Altos highland region of Jalisco, Mexico, an area prized for the mineral-rich red clay soils that nurture sweeter, fruitier blue agave.

What foods pair well with Clase Azul Ultra? Dark chocolate truffles complement its caramel and dried-fruit depth; roasted duck with a cherry reduction mirrors its plum and sherry notes; aged Manchego or Gouda echoes the nutty, toasted-oak character; mole negro highlights the cinnamon and dark-spice elements; and crème brûlée parallels the spirit's caramelized vanilla finish.

What sizes does Clase Azul Ultra come in? Clase Azul Ultra is released in the standard 750ml ceramic decanter; no alternative sizes are widely documented for this expression.

Is Clase Azul Ultra worth the price? Clase Azul Ultra positions firmly in the ultra-premium collector tier of the tequila market, with its value driven by five years of dual-cask aging, limited 100-bottle numbered batches, and a hand-decorated decanter featuring platinum, silver, and 24-karat gold—factors that place it among the most prestigious extra añejos available.

Why Clase Azul Ultra?

What separates Clase Azul Ultra from the broader extra añejo category is the convergence of genuine scarcity and meticulous production. Only 100 numbered bottles are released per batch, each requiring a five-year maturation journey from American whiskey cask to Spanish sherry cask. That dual aging delivers a flavor complexity—layered dried plum, caramel, and baking spice—that mono-cask extra añejos rarely achieve. Combined with a decanter that functions as a piece of collectible Mexican folk art, painted freehand with three precious metals and fired blind, Clase Azul Ultra earns its reputation as one of the most singular tequila expressions on the market.