“The Day of the Dead is one of the most important celebrations in Mexican culture. It’s a time to remember and come together, so creating a decanter that embodies so many meanings and nuances was no easy feat.”
explains Miguel Hernández, Creative Director of Clase Azul.
The Day of the Dead is a Mexican celebration loaded with traditions drawn from various influences, often associated with powerful national cuisine, captivating aromas and sounds, and great displays of color. This two-day holiday and the traditions that surround it were inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage of Humanity list in 2003.
“This year’s edition, Colors, has left me with a deep sense of pride for my team, as they have managed to convey what this holiday represents and the role that colors play in it for so many people,” said Hernández.
Tequila Blue Class
Limited Edition “Colours”
Blue Class
Limited Edition “Colours”
Blue Class
Limited Edition “Colours”
Blue Class
Limited Edition “Colours”
Blue Class
Limited Edition “Colours”
Blue Class
The master distiller Viridiana Tinoco has been responsible for the work that is done for this tequila in its finishes and notes. This luxury drink goes through a unique 28-month maturation process: 22 months of aging in American whiskey barrels followed by a 6-month finish in artisanal rum barrels from the island of Martinique. “With this edition we remember, like every year, our loved ones who are no longer with us,” said Tinoco.
The rich aromas of the aforementioned rum, called rhum agricole in French, they add to the character of the barrels after distillation and impart notes of crystallized orange peel, clove, walnut, and cocoa to the tequila.
“Thus, inspired by the little sugar skulls that allow us to thank their memories, I wanted to make this distillate from a double maturation in American whiskey barrels and a fine finish in rum barrels from the island of Martinique that naturally impart to the tequila a touch of sweetness”, pointed out teacher Tinoco.
As part of the inspiration stemming from the calaveritas, white glaze was applied to the outside of the pottery to represent the alfeñique from which these candies are made. The base of the decanter features an illustration of traditional Day of the Dead decorations such as papel picado, cempasuchil flowers, and stylized skulls. The final touch given to the decanter is the colorful silver plated ornament also inspired by little skulls. Each of these ornaments is handmade by Mexican artisans and takes about 12 days to complete.