Name: Clase Azul Mezcal Durango
Brand: Clase Azul Mexico
Price: 389.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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$389.95

✔ Authenticated by the house — seal, fill level, and label inspected before release
✔ Documented provenance on every bottle
✔ Climate-safe, collector-grade packaging

Age: Joven | Region: Durango, Mexico | Proof: 80

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Clase Azul Mezcal Durango is the brand's first mezcal — an artisanal spirit, not a tequila. It is made from 100% wild Cenizo agave (Agave durangensis) that matures roughly 12 to 15 years in the state of Durango, roasted in underground earthen pit ovens and distilled in copper pot stills the traditional palenque way. The matte black ceramic decanter is handcrafted by Mazahua artisans, and its colorful beaded cap is made by Wixárika (Huichol) artisans.

The Elemental Distinction

A certified mezcal, not a tequila — produced in Durango under CRM regulations from wild agave rather than cultivated blue Weber.
100% wild Cenizo agave (Agave durangensis), requiring 12–15 years of natural maturity before harvesting.
Agave traditional underground earthen pit roasting over volcanic rock and wood, producing a highly approachable, soft smoke profile.
Fermented native wooden vats and processed via copper pot distillation under the artisanal palenque method.
Matte black ceramic decanter executed by Mazahua artisans, topped with a custom beaded cap by Wixárika (Huichol) hands.

Sensory Profile

Nose: Citrus and herbal notes with green olive, cooked agave, and clove.

Palate: Medium-bodied with peanut, brown sugar, honey, wood, and dark chocolate elements over a base of ripe fruit.

Finish: Long finish carrying a gentle wisp of mineral smoke rather than a heavy, over-charred note.

Strategic Position

Durango accounts for only a tiny fraction of total global mezcal production, making a wild Cenizo expression from this terroir a distinctive presence on any backbar. Its low-smoke entry is highly approachable for traditional tequila sippers, while the decanter shares total collector lineage with the main line. Examine it alongside the Guerrero mezcal release and the San Luis Potosí expression on our specialized mezcal shelf.

Technical Specifications

Producer	Clase Azul México (Durango Estate)
Category	Mezcal — Artisanal Classification
Agave Type	100% Wild Cenizo (Agave durangensis)
Agave Maturation	~12–15 Years Natural Cycle
ABV / Proof	40% to 44% ABV [Verify per specific bottle label]
Roasting Process	Underground Earthen Pit Oven (Volcanic Rock & Local Wood fire)
Fermentation	Natural Yeast in Wooden Vats (~8–10 Days)
Distillation	Double Distilled in Copper Pot Stills
Decanter Art	Hand-thrown Matte Black Ceramic (Mazahua Artisans) + Hand-beaded Cap (Wixárika / Huichol)
Regulatory Authority	Certified Mezcal D.O.C. (CRM / NOM-070 Framework)
Bottle Size	750 ml [Verify for exact shop SKU format]
Country of Origin	Durango, Mexico

Collector Note

The Durango decanter stands apart from the core tequila collection through its textured matte black clay finish, showcasing an embossed central flower medallion and traditional sun motif. The cap represents an intensive artistic collaboration, hand-decorated with precision geometric beadwork by Wixárika (Huichol) tribal artisans. Because each cap and clay element is entirely manually driven, no two examples exhibit identical patterning, retaining maximum secondary-market collectible asset value.

Production Methodology

This production relies strictly on wild-harvested maguey Cenizo endemic to the arid terrain of Durango. Pit-roasting over volcanic rocks infuses a subtle, volcanic terroir without masking the native botanical agave properties. Fermentation relies completely on airborne wild yeasts inside uncovered timber tanks. Following the traditional palenque protocol, double-distillation takes place in small artisanal copper stills, prioritizing a smooth mouthfeel over intense heavy smoke distillates.

Authentication & Vault Preservation

Midnight 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 our authentication standards; for white-glove acquisition and storage, see the Vault Concierge; and for how we source and vet listings, see our editorial sourcing standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clase Azul Durango a tequila?

No, it is a certified artisanal mezcal. It is produced from wild Cenizo agave plants native to the state of Durango, utilizing underground pit roasting rather than the steaming protocols reserved for the brand's blue agave tequilas in Jalisco.

How should this mezcal be served?

We suggest enjoying it completely neat at room temperature in a traditional wide copita or small clay tumbler. Adding two to three teardrops of room-temperature distilled water will expand the herbal clove signatures without throwing off the texture of the spirit.