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Clase Azul Ultra Anejo 750ml

750mL

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Clase Azul Ultra is an extra añejo tequila, aged well past the three-year minimum that category requires, and finished with a second maturation in sherry casks before bottling at 80 proof. It's the top of the Clase Azul portfolio, made from 100% Blue Weber agave and packaged in the brand's signature hand-painted ceramic decanter. Clase Azul was founded in the Los Altos region of Jalisco with the goal of treating tequila the way fine spirits like cognac or aged whiskey are treated elsewhere in the world: slow-cooked, carefully distilled, and given real time in wood. The Ultra sits above the brand's Reposado, Añejo, and Extra Añejo in the lineup, representing the longest aging program Clase Azul applies to any of its tequilas. What separates the Ultra from the rest of the range is the two-stage barrel program behind it. The spirit first rests for an extended period in used American whiskey barrels, then is transferred into Spanish sherry casks for a secondary finish, a process that layers in flavors most tequila never gets near. The agave itself is cooked slowly before fermentation and distillation, and the matured spirit is left largely untouched aside from proofing down to its final 80-proof strength. Tasting Notes Nose: Vanilla, toasted oak, and a dried-fruit sweetness reminiscent of sherry. Palate: Caramel, baked agave, and soft wood spice. Finish: Long and warm, with a lingering honeyed sweetness. Specs Agave: 100% Blue Weber Style: Extra Añejo Tequila Aging: Matured in used American whiskey barrels, finished in Spanish sherry casks Proof: 80 (40% ABV) Size: 750ml Come see the rest of the Clase Azul lineup, hand-painted decanters and all, at Bansum Wine & Liquor in Patchogue. Frequently Asked Questions What is Clase Azul Ultra Anejo? It's Clase Azul's top-tier extra añejo tequila, aged in American whiskey barrels and finished in Spanish sherry casks before bottling at 80 proof. What proof is Clase Azul Ultra? It's bottled at 80 proof, or 40% ABV, in line with standard tequila bottling strength. What is an extra añejo tequila? It's the oldest legal category of tequila, requiring at least three years of barrel aging; Clase Azul Ultra goes well beyond that minimum with its two-stage barrel program. How does it compare to Clase Azul's standard Añejo? The Añejo is aged for roughly a year, while the Ultra spends years maturing across two different barrel types, giving it a deeper, more whiskey-like richness. How should I drink it? Sip it slowly in a snifter or rocks glass, the way you would a fine aged spirit, so the sherry-cask sweetness and agave character have room to open up.