Clase Azul’s Newest tequila Icon, Blanco Ahumado
Photo Credit: Clase Azul Mexico
Already the favorite adult beverage in Mexico, tequila is quickly becoming the most popular spirit in the US, and National Tequila Day on July 24th is the perfect excuse to gather with friends and enjoy the marvelous spirit neat, on-the-rocks or in an exquisite cocktail.
Clase Azul prides itself on sharing the magic of Mexico with the world, making their range of tequila Icons the perfect choice for celebrating agave’s legacy on National Tequila Day. We’ve put together a list of the city’s best places to enjoy Clase Azul tequilas, including the latest Icon to join the family – Clase Azul Tequila Blanco Ahumado.
Just released in late June, the newest Icon joins the brand’s five tequila and three mezcal expressions, offering a delicious, innovative expression of tequila, with a subtle touch of smoke that is imbued with the essence of Los Altos de Jalisco, the home of Clase Azul México, where all the brand’s tequilas are made.
In their search to share new expressions of Mexico’s rich heritage, Clase Azul has rescued ancestral tequila-making methods and combined them with the artisanal mastery and attention to detail that distinguishes the brand. The latest Icon is achieved by cooking blue agave cores in an oven with ancient origins; a pit dug into the ground and lit with firewood and volcanic rocks. The agave is then shredded before continuing onto fermentation, where the juice and fibers extracted from the plant come together with Clase Azul’s proprietary yeast that was developed from wild varieties selected from their agave fields. Lastly, the liquid is double distilled in custom-made copper stills.
This tequila features aromatic notes of smoked agave, fresh plum and red apple, and boasts flavors of fresh lemon with a mineral front that gives way to a silky finish with smokey undertones. The decanter for this tequila stands out for its unique materials, which are reminders of the traditional methods employed in the making of the spirit it contains. The semi-
opaque glass alludes to the smoke during the cooking process, the texture of its dark ceramic base to the volcanic rocks that cook the agave cores, and the cap and emblem, both copper in color, to the stills used to distill the tequila.
Enjoy Clase Azul’s newest Icon, Clase Azul Tequila Blanco Ahumado at home either neat or in the delicious A Ballad of Fire Cocktail.
1.5oz Clase Azul Tequila Blanco Ahumado
1oz Plum-Agave Syrup
.5oz Lillet Aperitif
.75oz Lemon Juice
3 dashes Fee Brothers Plum Bitters
Shaken, Double strained, served up with dehydrated Red Apple Garnish
A Ballad of Fire Cocktail
Photo Credit: Clase Azul Mexico
WHERE TO ENJOY
CLASE AZUL TEQUILA BLANCO AHUMADO
IN THE HAMPTONS
Ketchy Beach
A laid-back beachfront hangout with toes-in-the-sand vibes, Ketchy Beach feels like your stylish friend’s summer house—casual, a little quirky, and always playing the right music.
Order Clase Azul Tequila Blanco Ahumado neat or in your favorite cocktail
Dopo Argento
Tucked away like a secret worth sharing, Dopo Argento blends rustic Italian charm with Hamptons glam. It’s where wood-fired pizza meets chilled rosé under twinkling lights.
Order Clase Azul Tequila Blanco Ahumado neat or in your favorite cocktail
Bistro Ete
Bistro Été is a chic little slice of the South of France in the Hamptons. Expect refined Mediterranean flavors in a setting that feels like a Côte d’Azur daydream.
Order Clase Azul Tequila Blanco Ahumado neat or in your favorite cocktail
Gurney’s Montauk Resort
Perched right on the edge of the Atlantic, Gurney’s is equal parts luxury escape and coastal playground. Whether you’re here for the spa, the views, or just a lobster roll, it’s Montauk’s crown jewel.
Order Clase Azul Tequila Blanco Ahumado neat or in your favorite cocktail
