Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí

Mezcal Joven | 43% ABV (86 Proof) | 750mL | San Luis Potosí, Mexico | Agave Salmiana

Process & Profile

Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí is made from green agave, also known as Agave salmiana, native to the semi-desert slopes and plains of central Mexico. Produced in the community of Estación Ipiña, it follows regional methods that include steam cooking in vaulted masonry ovens, milling with a Chilean mill, and distillation in copper stills. The resulting joven mezcal has a full-bodied, herbal profile with cooked-agave sweetness, citrus, and mineral spice.

Its red ceramic decanter draws inspiration from the history and legends of the Huachichil people. Carvings around the base depict desert landscapes, mountains, agave, and a red finch associated with their stories. The handmade cap uses colored yarn appliqué to portray the region’s mountains and valleys beneath flying red finches, connecting the presentation to the same landscape that shapes the spirit.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Cooked agave and caramel sweetness alongside green chile, fresh grass, fruit, and delicate floral aromas.

• Palate: Full-bodied and herbaceous, with touches of caramel, lime peel, and clove.

• Finish: Mineral notes followed by lingering spice.

What Makes It Special

• Made from green Agave salmiana native to San Luis Potosí.

• Produced in Estación Ipiña using regional mezcal-making methods.

• Agave is steam-cooked in vaulted masonry ovens.

• Distilled in copper stills.

• Red ceramic decanter honors Huachichil history and legends.

• Handmade yarn-appliqué cap depicts the desert landscape and red finches.

How to Enjoy

Serve Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí neat at room temperature in a small copita or tasting glass. Allow it a few moments to open, then take small sips to explore the herbal character, citrus, and mineral finish.

For food pairings, try fresh or aged goat cheese, red plum, or green olives. Clase Azul also recommends white or ruby chocolate, offering another way to explore the contrast between the mezcal’s spice and a sweeter accompaniment.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí taste like?
   It has an herbal, full-bodied profile with cooked agave, caramel, lime zest, and clove, followed by mineral notes and spice.

2. What agave is used in Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí?
   Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí is made from green agave, or Agave salmiana, native to the region’s semi-desert landscape.

3. What is the alcohol content of Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí?
   It is bottled at 43% ABV, equivalent to 86 proof.

4. Why does Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí come in a red bottle?
   The red ceramic references the Huachichil people. Its carvings and decorated cap reflect their stories and the landscapes of San Luis Potosí.

5. Where can I buy Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí?
   You can buy Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí online at The Barrel Tap.