The Story
1,800 bottles. A black matte ceramic decanter with gold accents and a spiral design representing the Mayan cycle of life. The rarest Clase Azul bottle ever made.
The DÃa de Muertos limited edition is Clase Azul's annual tribute to the Mexican holiday that honors the dead — and one of the most visually striking releases in the tequila category. The 2019 edition draws from Mayan tradition: the belief that death is not an ending but a transformation of energy, and that the spirit continues its journey through different dimensions. The bottle's spiral design represents that journey.
With only 1,800 bottles produced, the 2019 DÃa de Muertos is significantly rarer than the standard Clase Azul expressions. The ceramic decanter — hand-crafted and hand-painted with a black matte finish, golden accents, and skull motifs — is one of the most collectible vessels in the premium tequila world. The tequila inside is a Joven blend combining Clase Azul Plata, Reposado, and touches of Ultra — creating a profile that bridges the fresh agave character of the Plata with the oak depth of the Reposado and the complexity of the Ultra.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Clear with a very faint golden hue from the Reposado component.
- Aroma: Vanilla, caramel, fresh agave, and a subtle oak note. More aromatic complexity than the Plata alone.
- Palate: Smooth and rich — cooked agave sweetness, vanilla, a hint of oak from the Reposado, and a refined complexity from the Ultra component. Exceptionally well-integrated for a Joven.
- Finish: Long and warm — agave sweetness and a gentle spice fading into a clean, elegant close.
The Bottle
Each ceramic decanter takes over two weeks to craft. The 2019 DÃa de Muertos features a black matte finish — unusual in the Clase Azul range, which typically uses white ceramics — with golden accents, skull imagery, and the spiral motif that represents the Mayan conception of the soul's journey. It is among the most display-worthy objects in the tequila category and was designed to be kept permanently.
Specs
- Category: Joven Tequila (blend of Plata, Reposado, and Ultra)
- Producer: Clase Azul, Jalisco, Mexico
- Agave: 100% Weber Blue Agave
- Production: 1,800 bottles
- Size: 1 Liter
- Presentation: Hand-crafted black matte ceramic decanter with gold accents
- Release: 2019 DÃa de Muertos Limited Edition
Explore the full Clase Azul collection or browse all tequila at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Joven tequila? Joven — meaning "young" in Spanish — refers to a blend of unaged (Blanco/Plata) and aged tequila. In this case, Clase Azul blends their Plata, Reposado, and Ultra expressions, creating a profile with more complexity than a standard Plata but more freshness than a Reposado or Añejo.
- How does the 2019 DÃa de Muertos bottle differ from the standard Clase Azul Reposado? The standard Reposado comes in a white hand-painted ceramic decanter and contains a single expression. The 2019 DÃa de Muertos uses a black matte ceramic with gold accents, contains a Joven blend including Ultra, and was limited to 1,800 bottles globally. It is significantly rarer and more collectible.
- Is this a good addition to a Clase Azul collection? Yes — the annual DÃa de Muertos releases are among the most sought-after in the Clase Azul range. Each year's bottle design is unique and the production numbers are strictly limited. The 2019 is no longer in primary production and existing bottles are final inventory.
- What does DÃa de Muertos mean in Mexican culture? DÃa de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday observed on November 1–2 to honor deceased family members and ancestors. Rather than a somber occasion, it is a celebration — families build altars, leave offerings, and gather to remember loved ones. Clase Azul draws specifically on Mayan interpretations that frame death as a transformation of energy rather than an ending.
Details & Craftsmanship
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Description
1,800 bottles. A black matte ceramic decanter with gold accents and a spiral design representing the Mayan cycle of life. The rarest Clase Azul bottle ever made.
The DÃa de Muertos limited edition is Clase Azul's annual tribute to the Mexican holiday that honors the dead — and one of the most visually striking releases in the tequila category. The 2019 edition draws from Mayan tradition: the belief that death is not an ending but a transformation of energy, and that the spirit continues its journey through different dimensions. The bottle's spiral design represents that journey.
With only 1,800 bottles produced, the 2019 DÃa de Muertos is significantly rarer than the standard Clase Azul expressions. The ceramic decanter — hand-crafted and hand-painted with a black matte finish, golden accents, and skull motifs — is one of the most collectible vessels in the premium tequila world. The tequila inside is a Joven blend combining Clase Azul Plata, Reposado, and touches of Ultra — creating a profile that bridges the fresh agave character of the Plata with the oak depth of the Reposado and the complexity of the Ultra.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Clear with a very faint golden hue from the Reposado component.
- Aroma: Vanilla, caramel, fresh agave, and a subtle oak note. More aromatic complexity than the Plata alone.
- Palate: Smooth and rich — cooked agave sweetness, vanilla, a hint of oak from the Reposado, and a refined complexity from the Ultra component. Exceptionally well-integrated for a Joven.
- Finish: Long and warm — agave sweetness and a gentle spice fading into a clean, elegant close.
The Bottle
Each ceramic decanter takes over two weeks to craft. The 2019 DÃa de Muertos features a black matte finish — unusual in the Clase Azul range, which typically uses white ceramics — with golden accents, skull imagery, and the spiral motif that represents the Mayan conception of the soul's journey. It is among the most display-worthy objects in the tequila category and was designed to be kept permanently.
Specs
- Category: Joven Tequila (blend of Plata, Reposado, and Ultra)
- Producer: Clase Azul, Jalisco, Mexico
- Agave: 100% Weber Blue Agave
- Production: 1,800 bottles
- Size: 1 Liter
- Presentation: Hand-crafted black matte ceramic decanter with gold accents
- Release: 2019 DÃa de Muertos Limited Edition
Explore the full Clase Azul collection or browse all tequila at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Joven tequila? Joven — meaning "young" in Spanish — refers to a blend of unaged (Blanco/Plata) and aged tequila. In this case, Clase Azul blends their Plata, Reposado, and Ultra expressions, creating a profile with more complexity than a standard Plata but more freshness than a Reposado or Añejo.
- How does the 2019 DÃa de Muertos bottle differ from the standard Clase Azul Reposado? The standard Reposado comes in a white hand-painted ceramic decanter and contains a single expression. The 2019 DÃa de Muertos uses a black matte ceramic with gold accents, contains a Joven blend including Ultra, and was limited to 1,800 bottles globally. It is significantly rarer and more collectible.
- Is this a good addition to a Clase Azul collection? Yes — the annual DÃa de Muertos releases are among the most sought-after in the Clase Azul range. Each year's bottle design is unique and the production numbers are strictly limited. The 2019 is no longer in primary production and existing bottles are final inventory.
- What does DÃa de Muertos mean in Mexican culture? DÃa de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday observed on November 1–2 to honor deceased family members and ancestors. Rather than a somber occasion, it is a celebration — families build altars, leave offerings, and gather to remember loved ones. Clase Azul draws specifically on Mayan interpretations that frame death as a transformation of energy rather than an ending.
