Clase Azul San Luis Potosí Joven Mezcal – 86 Proof (43% ABV) | 750ml

Herbal, mineral-driven, and deeply connected to the semi-desert landscape of central Mexico, Clase Azul San Luis Potosí Joven Mezcal is crafted from green agave (Agave salmiana), a variety native to the slopes and plains of San Luis Potosí. This unaged mezcal showcases a distinctive expression of the region through notes of cooked agave, caramel, green chile, sweet fruit, freshly cut grass, wildflowers, lime zest, and clove. Bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof) in a 750ml decanter, Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí combines regional agave, traditional production techniques, and elaborate Mexican craftsmanship.

Key Details

Spirit Type: Mezcal

Style: Joven / Unaged

Agave: Green Agave (Agave salmiana)

Origin: San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Agave Environment: Semi-Desert Slopes & Plains

Cooking Method: Steam Cooking

Distillation: Traditional Copper Stills

Aging: Unaged

Alcohol Content: 43% ABV (86 Proof)

Bottle Size: 750ml

Body: Full

Profile: Cooked Agave • Green Chile • Caramel • Herbs • Citrus • Mineral

Process & Production

Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí begins with green agave, or Agave salmiana, a species native to the semi-desert slopes and plains of the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí.

The agave is especially notable for its long natural maturation. In its native environment, green agave reaches maturity at approximately 12 years, although its growth depends on factors including temperature, water availability, and soil composition.

Rather than using the underground roasting method associated with many smoky styles of mezcal, Clase Azul uses steam cooking for its San Luis Potosí expression.

This distinction is important to the finished profile. The production method allows the mezcal to emphasize the naturally herbal, vegetal, fruity, and mineral characteristics of Agave salmiana rather than making smoke the dominant flavor.

After cooking, the agave undergoes traditional milling and extraction before fermentation and distillation.

The mezcal is distilled using traditional copper stills, capturing the distinctive aromatic and flavor characteristics developed throughout the production process.

No barrel maturation follows distillation. Clase Azul San Luis Potosí is presented as a joven mezcal, preserving its clear appearance and allowing the regional green agave to remain at the center of the finished spirit.

It is bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof).

Appearance

Crystal clear with silver highlights.

Despite its full-bodied character, the mezcal remains completely transparent because it undergoes no barrel maturation after distillation.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Complex and expressive with aromas of cooked agave, caramel, green chile, sweet fruit, and freshly cut grass, accompanied by subtle notes of wildflowers.

Palate: Opens with a distinctly herbal character, followed by hints of caramel, lime zest, and clove.

Finish: Mineral and spiced, extending the mezcal's herbal character with lingering citrus, clove, and earthy mineral notes.

What Makes It Special

The defining feature of Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí is its use of Agave salmiana, commonly referred to as green agave.

This agave is native to the semi-desert landscapes of San Luis Potosí and develops slowly in its natural environment, reaching maturity at approximately 12 years.

Its production also differs significantly from the heavily roasted style many drinkers associate with mezcal.

Clase Azul uses steam cooking rather than underground pit roasting, helping preserve a profile centered on green agave, herbs, fresh vegetation, fruit, citrus, spice, and mineral character rather than pronounced smoke.

This gives San Luis Potosí a distinctive identity within the Clase Azul mezcal collection. Its personality is shaped as much by the native agave and landscape as by the methods used to transform the plant into mezcal.

The decanter continues the story of the region.

Its design is inspired by the desert slopes and valleys of San Luis Potosí, while the cap is handmade using a meticulous colored-yarn appliqué technique.

The decoration depicts a desert landscape of mountains and valleys with bright red finches flying overhead. Each cap requires more than three hours of artisan work, making the vessel itself an important part of the expression.

Together, the native Agave salmiana, distinctive production process, regional flavor profile, and handcrafted decanter create a mezcal specifically designed to represent San Luis Potosí.

How to Enjoy

Clase Azul San Luis Potosí Joven Mezcal is ideally enjoyed neat, allowing the distinctive qualities of Agave salmiana to develop naturally in the glass.

Pour a small serving into a traditional mezcal glass or tasting glass and allow the spirit to rest briefly before drinking. Its aroma develops from cooked agave and caramel into green chile, sweet fruit, fresh grass, and delicate wildflowers.

The full-bodied palate then introduces herbal notes alongside caramel, lime zest, and clove before transitioning into its mineral and spiced finish.

Clase Azul recommends several food pairings specifically chosen to complement these characteristics.

For cheese, pair the mezcal with aged goat cheese, fresh goat cheese, or requesón. Fruit pairings include red plum, lychee, and green olives, while white or ruby chocolate can complement its sweeter and fruitier characteristics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alcohol content of Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí?

Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí is bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof).

What type of agave is used in Clase Azul San Luis Potosí?

This mezcal is made from green agave (Agave salmiana), an agave species native to the semi-desert slopes and plains of San Luis Potosí.

How long does Agave salmiana take to mature?

In its natural environment, Clase Azul states that the green agave used for this mezcal is considered mature at approximately 12 years of age. Environmental conditions can influence its exact growth and maturation rate.

Is Clase Azul San Luis Potosí aged?

No. It is a joven, or unaged, mezcal, allowing the natural character of Agave salmiana and its production process to remain prominent.

Is Clase Azul San Luis Potosí smoky?

Its profile is not centered around heavy smoke. The agave undergoes steam cooking, and the official tasting profile emphasizes cooked agave, herbs, green chile, fruit, grass, citrus, clove, caramel, and mineral notes.

What does Clase Azul San Luis Potosí taste like?

The aroma features cooked agave, caramel, green chile, sweet fruit, freshly cut grass, and wildflowers. The palate is herbal with caramel, lime zest, and clove, followed by a mineral and spiced finish.

How is Clase Azul San Luis Potosí different from Clase Azul Mezcal Guerrero?

The expressions showcase different regional agaves and terroirs. San Luis Potosí is produced from Agave salmiana native to San Luis Potosí, giving it a distinctive herbal and mineral-driven profile. Clase Azul Mezcal Guerrero is produced from a different agave variety native to Guerrero and expresses a different regional character.

How is Clase Azul San Luis Potosí different from Clase Azul Mezcal Durango?

The two expressions originate from different Mexican states and use different agave species. San Luis Potosí centers on Agave salmiana, while the Durango expression showcases agave native to Durango. Their production environments and flavor profiles are therefore distinctly different.

What is special about the Clase Azul San Luis Potosí decanter?

The decanter draws inspiration from the desert landscapes of San Luis Potosí. Its cap is handmade using colored-yarn appliqué and depicts mountains, valleys, and bright red finches. Each cap requires more than three hours of detailed artisan work.

What size bottle is this?

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Clase Azul San Luis Potosí Joven Mezcal.

Pricing & Availability

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Clase Azul San Luis Potosí Joven Mezcal, crafted from green agave (Agave salmiana) and bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV). Available now while supplies last.

Brand Story

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

While the brand is widely recognized for its tequila, its mezcal collection explores the remarkable diversity of agave found throughout different regions of Mexico. Each regional expression brings together a particular agave species, landscape, production tradition, and artistic presentation.

Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí celebrates the semi-desert environment of its namesake state through Agave salmiana, a native green agave that develops slowly across the region's slopes and plains.

Its herbal, fruity, citrus, and mineral-driven flavor profile reflects a different side of mezcal, while its handcrafted decanter draws inspiration directly from the mountains, valleys, wildlife, and colors of San Luis Potosí.

Bottled at 86 proof, Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí brings together native agave, regional terroir, traditional mezcal production, and Mexican artisan craftsmanship in a distinctive expression of one of Mexico's historic mezcal-producing regions.