Clase Azul Gold Tequila – 80 Proof (40% ABV) | 750ml

Elegant, complex, and visually distinctive, Clase Azul Gold Tequila is a joven tequila that brings together Clase Azul Plata, a special reposado tequila, and an Extra Añejo tequila finished in sherry casks. Crafted in Jalisco, Mexico, and bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle, this expression layers fresh agave character with mature barrel influence and rich fruit-driven complexity. Its striking decanter, inspired by the golden Mexican sunset, transitions from clear glass to dark ceramic and makes Clase Azul Gold one of the most recognizable presentations in the Clase Azul México portfolio.

Key Details

• Spirit Type: Tequila
• Style: Joven
• Agave: Blue Weber Agave
• Origin: Jalisco, Mexico
• Blend: Clase Azul Plata, Reposado & Extra Añejo Tequilas
• Finishing: Extra Añejo component finished in sherry casks
• Alcohol Content: 40% ABV (80 Proof)
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Profile: Green Apple • Orange Peel • Raisin • Ginger • Cocoa • Walnut

Process & Production

Clase Azul Gold Tequila is constructed differently from a traditional blanco, reposado, or añejo. Rather than representing a single maturation category, Gold is a joven tequila created by combining three distinct tequila components.

The foundation includes Clase Azul Plata, providing the fresh and vibrant agave character associated with the brand's unaged tequila.

This is blended with a special reposado tequila matured in French oak casks, introducing additional body, oak influence, and complexity.

The final component is an Extra Añejo tequila matured in American whiskey casks and finished in sherry casks, bringing deeper fruit, wood, and mature flavors into the final blend.

By combining unaged and aged tequilas, Clase Azul Gold creates a profile that bridges the freshness of Plata with the depth and complexity of extended barrel maturation.

The completed tequila is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

Appearance

Clase Azul Gold displays a soft amber color with golden sparkles, reflecting the combination of unaged and mature tequilas used in the blend.

Its presentation is equally distinctive. The decanter was inspired by the spectacular Mexican sunset, with the glass transitioning from transparent to a darker ceramic base.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Aromatic and layered with notes of green apple, orange peel, raisin, and light agave syrup, accompanied by subtle aromas of walnut and almond.

Palate: Rich and balanced with flavors of ginger, cocoa, and dried apricot, creating a combination of spice, fruit, and deeper barrel-influenced character.

Finish: Smooth and lingering, with mature fruit, cocoa, gentle spice, and oak complementing the tequila's underlying agave character.

What Makes It Special

What distinguishes Clase Azul Gold is the way it combines multiple tequila styles into one expression.

Instead of relying exclusively on barrel aging, Clase Azul blends the freshness of its Plata tequila with a special French oak-aged reposado and an Extra Añejo matured in American whiskey casks and finished in sherry casks.

Each component contributes something different. Plata provides freshness and agave character, the reposado introduces structure and oak, and the Extra Añejo contributes the richer dried-fruit and mature flavors associated with extended maturation and sherry-cask finishing.

The result is officially classified as a joven tequila, but its composition is considerably more complex than a typical unaged expression.

The decanter further separates Gold from the rest of the Clase Azul portfolio. Its gradient design is inspired by the golden hues of a Mexican sunset, transitioning from transparent glass into dark ceramic.

Together, its multi-tequila blend, varied cask maturation, sherry-cask finishing, and distinctive presentation make Gold a unique expression within the Clase Azul México collection.

How to Enjoy

Clase Azul Gold Tequila is best enjoyed neat to appreciate the transitions between fresh agave, fruit, spice, cocoa, nuts, and mature barrel character.

Pour it into a tequila or stemmed tasting glass and allow it to rest briefly before tasting. This gives its aromas of green apple, citrus peel, raisin, agave syrup, walnut, and almond time to develop.

Clase Azul recommends pairing Gold with foods that complement its complex profile, including seafood with lemon-based sauces, fatty fish, and desserts featuring white chocolate and citrus marmalade.

Its combination of fresh and aged tequila characteristics makes it particularly well suited for slow sipping.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alcohol content of Clase Azul Gold?

Clase Azul Gold Tequila is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

What type of tequila is Clase Azul Gold?

Clase Azul Gold is classified as a joven tequila. It combines unaged and aged tequila components rather than fitting exclusively into the blanco, reposado, or añejo categories.

What tequilas are blended to make Clase Azul Gold?

Clase Azul Gold combines Clase Azul Plata, a special reposado tequila matured in French oak, and an Extra Añejo tequila matured in American whiskey casks and finished in sherry casks.

Is Clase Azul Gold aged?

Clase Azul Gold contains both unaged and aged tequila. The Plata component is unaged, while the Reposado and Extra Añejo components undergo barrel maturation.

Is Clase Azul Gold finished in sherry casks?

The Extra Añejo component used in Clase Azul Gold receives additional finishing in sherry casks. The entire finished blend should therefore not be described simply as a sherry-cask-aged tequila.

What does Clase Azul Gold taste like?

The official profile includes aromas of green apple, orange peel, raisin, agave syrup, walnut, and almond, with flavors of ginger, cocoa, and dried apricot on the palate.

How is Clase Azul Gold different from Clase Azul Reposado?

Clase Azul Reposado is a reposado tequila matured in whiskey casks. Clase Azul Gold is a joven that combines Plata with a special French oak-aged Reposado and an Extra Añejo component matured in American whiskey casks and finished in sherry casks. This gives Gold a different balance of fresh agave and mature barrel characteristics.

What inspired the Clase Azul Gold decanter?

The distinctive decanter is inspired by the golden Mexican sunset. Its design transitions from transparent glass into darker ceramic, visually representing the changing colors of the sunset.

What size bottle is this?

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Clase Azul Gold Tequila.

Pricing & Availability

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Clase Azul Gold Tequila, a joven expression bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV). Available now while supplies last.

Brand Story

Clase Azul México was founded by Arturo Lomelí with a vision centered on sharing Mexican culture, craftsmanship, traditions, and hospitality with the world.

The brand has become known for connecting the production of Mexican spirits with distinctive artisan presentation. Its tequila and mezcal expressions are housed in carefully designed decanters that draw inspiration from different aspects of Mexico's culture and landscape.

Clase Azul Gold reflects that philosophy through both the spirit and its presentation. The tequila combines Plata, Reposado, and Extra Añejo components to bring together fresh agave and multiple styles of barrel maturation, while its distinctive decanter takes inspiration from the changing colors of a Mexican sunset.

Bottled at 80 proof, Clase Azul Gold offers a layered interpretation of tequila that combines fresh agave character, French oak maturation, American whiskey casks, and sherry-cask finishing in one distinctive expression.