{"title":"BLANCO TEQUILA","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #D6D9CA;   \/* pale sage-cream label — extracted from Casamigos Blanco (IMG 18aad733) *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #9C9E93;   \/* power color — warm sage-silver (clear spirit), extracted *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #1D1C16;   \/* deep lowlight — warm near-black (dark label text) *\/\n  --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n  font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n  line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n  font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n  border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n  padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n  border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n  text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n  outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanco is tequila in its unaged form — bottled clear, either straight off the still or rested under two months in stainless steel or neutral oak, so it shows the blue agave with little or no wood in the way. In Mexican law \"blanco\" and \"plata\" are the same category; \"silver\" is just the English export word, not a separate class. The marks that matter are \"100% agave\" (additive-free) and a NOM number. This is the home for blanco in the vault; for the rested and aged tiers, see our reposado and añejo pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eWhat Blanco Is\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eunaged\u003c\/strong\u003e class of tequila — bottled at once, or rested \u003cstrong\u003eunder two months (under 60 days)\u003c\/strong\u003e in stainless steel or neutral oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlanco = Plata\u003c\/strong\u003e in Mexican law; \"Silver,\" \"white\" and \"crystal\" are export descriptors, not NOM categories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear in colour, with \u003cstrong\u003elittle or no oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most agave-forward style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% agave\u003c\/strong\u003e blanco is \u003cstrong\u003eadditive-free\u003c\/strong\u003e; a mixto needs only 51% agave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Weber agave from the \u003cstrong\u003eDenomination of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e; every certified bottle carries a \u003cstrong\u003eNOM number\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled around \u003cstrong\u003e40% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e (NOM range 35–55%).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eWhy It's Clear\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\" class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanco skips the barrel. After the agave hearts are cooked, fermented and usually double-distilled, the spirit is bottled clear, or rested only briefly — under two months — in stainless steel or neutral oak that adds no real colour. Some producers rest it in steel to let it settle and breathe. The result is the distillery's agave and technique on full show, with none of the vanilla or caramel that wood gives the aged tiers. As the saying goes, blanco \"ages in the ground, not the barrel\" — the plant itself takes years to mature before harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eHow It Drinks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.90rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eExpect cooked-agave sweetness, citrus, white pepper and a green, mineral edge. Agave from the highlands (Los Altos) tends fruitier and floral; lowland agave leans earthier and peppery. Blanco sips well neat or lightly chilled in a small copita, and it's the classic base for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-sellers\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003emargarita or paloma\u003c\/a\u003e — serve it cool, not ice-cold. For the oak-touched tiers, compare the golden \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reposado\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003erested expression\u003c\/a\u003e and the amber \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anejo\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eaged expression\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat Defines Blanco\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\" style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color: var(--mw-accent); font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 0.8rem; padding-top: 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eThe style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnaged, or rested under 2 months (under 60 days) in stainless steel or neutral oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear \/ colourless (may be lightly filtered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOak influence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone, or minimal from a short rest in neutral wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNames\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlanco = Plata (Mexican law); \"Silver\" is an export descriptor, not a NOM category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"color: var(--mw-accent); font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 0.8rem; padding-top: 22px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mw-glow);\"\u003eMake-up \u0026amp; strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% blue Weber agave (additive-free) — vs a mixto's minimum 51%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone at 100% agave (joven\/gold may carry ≤1%, only if declared)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled around 40% (NOM range 35–55%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistilled in Mexico; agave from Jalisco + four states; NOM number on the bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 18px; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eBlanco sits at the start of tequila's aging ladder — see the whole category on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003emain tequila page\u003c\/a\u003e, or step up to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reposado\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ereposado\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anejo\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eañejo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eBlanco is bought mainly to drink fresh rather than to cellar — with no barrel time, it doesn't develop in the bottle the way an aged spirit might, so there's no \"improvement\" to wait for. Where it draws interest is in additive-free, 100% agave bottlings and single-estate or tahona-milled releases, where the agave and the distillery's hand are shown plainly with nowhere to hide. As with any spirit, the marks worth checking are \"100% agave\" and a NOM number, and condition still matters: store bottles upright, cool and out of direct light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow Blanco Is Made\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eBlanco follows the first part of every tequila's path and then stops before the barrel. Blue Weber agave grows for years in the field; the heart, or piña, is harvested and cooked — in masonry ovens or autoclaves, not the smoky underground pits used for mezcal — to turn its starches into fermentable sugars. The cooked agave is milled and rinsed for its juice, which is fermented and usually distilled twice, often in copper pot stills. From there the clear spirit is bottled straight away, or rested briefly — under two months — in stainless steel or neutral oak that leaves it essentially colourless. Throughout, the CRT certifies that the product meets the NOM-006 standard, and the bottle carries a NOM number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eEvery bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authorized, authentic retailer, vault-stored and insured under controlled conditions, shipped with protective handling and age-verified 21-and-over signature on delivery, and authenticated by our concierge before it ships — including a check that each tequila carries a NOM number and, where stated, the \"100% agave\" mark. For the details, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour provenance and authenticity checks\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003esecure vault storage and concierge service\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ehow we pack and ship\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs \"silver\" tequila the same as blanco?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. In Mexican law, blanco and plata are the same thing, and \"silver\" is simply the English export word for it — the CRT recognises no separate \"silver\" category. Blanco is bottled clear, either straight after distillation or after resting under two months in stainless steel or neutral oak, so it carries little or no wood character. What actually tells you what's in the bottle is \"100% agave\" (additive-free, all sugars from blue agave) and the NOM number that identifies the certified distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does blanco taste like, and how is it best served?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlanco is the most agave-forward style: expect cooked-agave sweetness, citrus, white pepper and a green, herbal, mineral edge, with none of the vanilla or caramel that oak gives reposado and añejo. Agave from the highlands (Los Altos) often reads fruitier and floral, while lowland agave leans earthier and peppery. It's well suited to sipping neat or lightly chilled in a small copita, and it's the classic base for a margarita or paloma — serve it cool rather than ice-cold so the agave still comes through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clase-azul-blanco-ahumado","title":"Clase Azul Tequila Blanco Ahumado","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #D89168;   \/* metallic foil  *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #706E6A;   \/* power color    *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #1B2323;   \/* deep lowlight  *\/\n  --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n  font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n  line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n  font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n  border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n  padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n  border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n  text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n  outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eClase Azul Tequila Blanco Ahumado is a smoked blanco — “ahumado” means “smoked.” It is made from 100% Blue Weber agave that is slow-cooked in underground pit ovens lined with firewood and volcanic stone, the source of its gentle smoke, then double-distilled in copper and bottled unaged at 45% ABV (90 proof). The spirit stays crystal-clear, and it is housed in a glass decanter textured like volcanic stone, on a dark stone base, with a copper-toned cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA smoked blanco tequila — the counterpart to the standard Plata, made from 100% Blue Weber agave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSmoke comes from slow-cooking the agave in underground pit ovens lined with firewood and volcanic stone (a pre-Hispanic method).\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDouble-distilled in copper and bottled unaged, so the spirit stays crystal-clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBottled at 45% ABV (90 proof) — higher than the standard Plata's 40%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eGlass decanter textured like volcanic stone, on a dark stone base, with a copper-toned cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:0.9rem;\" class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoked agave with fresh-cut herbs, plum, and red apple, over a light smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooked agave and lemon zest with earthy minerality and a subtle smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and crisp, lingering with light smoke and citrus peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eSmoked tequila is still an unusual category, and this is Clase Azul's take on it — a small-batch blanco that borrows the pit-roasting of mezcal while staying a crisp, agave-forward tequila. It is best understood next to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clase-azul-plata\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe un-smoked Plata blanco\u003c\/a\u003e and one step before \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clase-azul-reposado\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe rested Reposado expression\u003c\/a\u003e, all within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour tequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClase Azul México\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlanco \/ Joven Tequila — smoked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Blue Weber agave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45% ABV (90 proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmoke \/ Cooking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePit ovens lined with firewood and volcanic stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble-distilled in copper pot stills\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnaged (blanco \/ joven)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystal-clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecanter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass, volcanic-stone texture and base; copper-toned cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe Ahumado's packaging mirrors how it is made. Where the rest of the Clase Azul tequila line arrives in hand-painted ceramic, this one is a glass decanter textured like volcanic stone and set on a dark stone base, topped with a copper-toned cap — a direct nod to the firewood and volcanic stone of the pit ovens that give the spirit its smoke. It is a small-batch release in the brand's artisanal lineup, which is the source of its collectible interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eServe it neat at room temperature in a small glass to read the smoked agave, herb, and citrus notes; the smoke is gentle enough that it does not need dilution. A single ice cube keeps it crisp. It also adds depth to a citrus- or spice-forward cocktail, though the smoke is best appreciated neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eClase Azul Tequila Blanco Ahumado is made from 100% Blue Weber agave. Its defining step is the cooking: rather than the masonry ovens used for the standard Plata, the agave is slow-cooked in underground pit ovens (hornos) lined with firewood and volcanic stone — a pre-Hispanic technique closer to mezcal-making — which imparts a gentle, natural smoke. The spirit is then double-distilled in copper pot stills, made with a proprietary yeast, and bottled unaged at 45% ABV (90 proof) so the smoke and fresh agave stay in balance and the liquid stays crystal-clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey is an authorized retailer; every bottle is sold in its original packaging and inspected before it ships. Orders are double-boxed with protective padding and dispatched with temperature-aware handling. Delivery requires an adult signature: the recipient must be 21 or older and present valid government-issued photo ID. For how we verify and grade what we sell, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e; for white-glove acquisition and storage, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Vault Concierge\u003c\/a\u003e; and for how we source and vet listings, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial sourcing standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:0;\"\u003eWhat makes Clase Azul Blanco Ahumado different from the standard Plata?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBoth are blanco (unaged) tequilas from 100% Blue Weber agave, but the Ahumado's agave is slow-cooked in underground pit ovens lined with firewood and volcanic stone, which gives it a gentle, smoky character the masonry-oven Plata does not have. It is double-distilled in copper, left unaged, and bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof) versus the standard 40%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIs Clase Azul Blanco Ahumado as smoky as a mezcal?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eNo. The pit-roasting adds a subtle, refined smoke meant to complement the bright blue Weber agave rather than dominate it, so it reads as a crisp blanco tequila with a light smoke thread, gentler than most mezcals. It shows smoked agave, fresh herbs, citrus, and earthy minerality, with a clean, lightly smoky finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clase Azul Mexico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45786231963682,"sku":null,"price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/clase-azul-tequila-blanco-ahumado-245.jpg?v=1781594614"},{"product_id":"clase-azul-plata","title":"Clase Azul Plata Tequila","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #D8DCDF;   \/* metallic foil  *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #2E2F58;   \/* power color    *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #0E0A2C;   \/* deep lowlight  *\/\n  --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n  font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n  line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n  font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n  border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n  padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n  border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n  text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n  outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClase Azul Plata is the house's un-aged blanco: a crystal-clear 100% Blue Weber agave tequila from the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) soon after distillation with no time in wood. It is presented in a clear blown-glass decanter with a cobalt-blue base, a chrome domed cap, and a silver flower medallion, handcrafted by artisans in Santa María Canchesdá.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUn-aged expression: bottled soon after distillation with zero wood influence to keep the agave completely unmasked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged from 100% Blue Weber agave harvested within the mountainous Los Altos de Jalisco highlands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) following clean double-distillation inside heritage copper pot stills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowcased in a clear blown-glass decanter with a distinctive cobalt-blue tinted base and hand-fitted chrome cap elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes as the foundational expression of the lineup, mapping the pure flavor base before barrel maturation properties expand the profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh cooked agave interwoven with clean citrus peels (orange, lemon), crisp green apple, soft highland botanicals, and cracked black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agave-forward and highly crisp, introducing sweet lemongrass, sharp citrus zest, mild white pepper, and an intrinsic vanilla sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally clean and fresh, ending on trailing mineral pepper notes and a brief, elegant agave fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.90rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhere aged statements emphasize heavy cask maturation, the Plata prioritizes raw agave properties. Its clear glass decanter is sculpted explicitly to project structural clarity over opaque paint layers, establishing it as the most versatile mixing element in the portfolio. It centers the collection beneath \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clase-azul-reposado\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe rested Reposado profile\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clase-azul-anejo\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe deep, long-aged Añejo expression\u003c\/a\u003e contained within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour verified tequila registry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClase Azul México\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlanco \/ Plata Tequila (Un-aged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgave Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Blue Weber Agave (Highland Terroir)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% ABV (80 proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero wood interaction; filtered for crystal clarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooking Regimen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow-cooked in brick and masonry clay ovens (~72 Hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillation Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble-distilled strictly via copper pot stills\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecanter Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear blown glass fused to a deep cobalt-blue base; polished chrome hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Mark (NOM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1416 \/ 1595 [Verify specific code on your bottle base]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml [Standard US market format]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMexico (Jalisco)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe Plata expression trades the traditional heavy opaque ceramic structure of the portfolio for sculptural blown glass. The transparent profile functions as an explicit window into the unaged liquid, beautifully anchored by a rich cobalt-blue tinted foot ring and completed by a hand-fitted chrome dome cap assembly. Crafted individually by Mazahua artisans in Santa María Canchesdá, each piece contains subtle character distinctions. Map the stamped regulatory mark on the base to verify its exact distillation asset generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eProduction details adhere strictly to estate standards, drawing exclusively on fully mature highland pinas. Extended masonry oven baking caramelizes the agaves completely over a three-day timeline. Following fermentation driven by a proprietary house yeast strain, double copper distillation refines the texture. Rather than entering timber storage, the liquid goes directly to fine multi-stage filtration to eliminate impurities while securing native estate herbal essences and crisp citrus oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey is an authorized retailer; every bottle is sold in its original packaging and inspected before it ships. Orders are double-boxed with protective padding and dispatched with temperature-aware handling. Delivery requires an adult signature: the recipient must be 21 or older and present valid government-issued photo ID. For how we verify and grade what we sell, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentication\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e; for white-glove acquisition and storage, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vault-concierge\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Vault Concierge\u003c\/a\u003e; and for how we source and vet listings, see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/editorial-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial sourcing standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWhy does Clase Azul Plata cost more than standard silver tequilas?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMass-market silver tequilas are frequently industrial products using industrialized diffuser technology and accelerated pressure cooking. Clase Azul Plata relies entirely on slow masonry oven bakes lasting 72 hours, traditional copper pot stills, and meticulous artisanal hand-blown glass presentation vessels from regional Mexican craft communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-top: 18px;\"\u003eHow is this expression best enjoyed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eWhile its clean, bright lime-and-peppery brightness behaves flawlessly inside high-tier Margaritas or premium Palomas, the spirit possesses enough oil texture and vanilla sweetness to show beautifully entirely neat or over a clean, hard clear ice cube inside a wide spirits tumbler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clase Azul Mexico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45794167455778,"sku":null,"price":159.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/preview_1.png?v=1781811439"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/blanco-tequila.oembed","provider":"Midnight Whiskey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}