Elite Traveler January-February 2018

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Tequila Clase Azul Ultra, The Jewel in Clase Azul’s Crown

sherry notes. Tequila aficionados will delight in the smooth, elegant taste of the Ultra, which is complemented by an aroma boasting hints of caramel and sweet vanilla. Clase Azul Ultra is produced in limited quantities and is rapidly becoming a coveted collector’s item, featuring a decanter that has been handcrafted with the level of care that one would expect from such a distinguished tequila. In Santa María Canchesdá, indigenous Mazahua artisans spend two weeks creating each decanter by hand, upholding the Clase Azul mission to share the magic of tequila through this dedicated production process. Decorated using pure platinum, sterling silver and 24K gold, this is a work of art in itself. From$1,800

The story of Clase Azul Tequila begins in the small town of JesúsMaría, perched on one of the highest points in Jalisco, Mexico. Here, the legendary tequila is crafted from 100 percent organic Tequilana Weber Blue agaves, which are cultivated from the highlands before being cooked in old-fashioned brick ovens for 72 hours. Clase Azul’s ultra-premium, extra añejo tequila, Clase Azul Ultra, is the culmination of years of recipe refinement and perfection. The highlands where the TequilanaWeber Blue agaves grow lend a unique flavor to Clase Azul that is further enhanced in the Ultra due to a five-year aging process in sherry wood casks from Spain, giving this tequila a refined character and an aroma bursting with

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