{"product_id":"clase-azul-blanco-ahumado-tequila","title":"Clase Azul Blanco Ahumado Tequila","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSmoke begins with the agave\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClase Azul Blanco Ahumado brings a smoky expression to the brand's unaged tequila range. Blue Weber agave is cooked slowly in an underground pit in Los Altos, Jalisco, giving the spirit its distinctive character before fermentation and distillation. Fresh plum, red apple and lemon sit alongside smoked agave, with a mineral opening and a silky finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a 700ml decanter at 45% ABV, Blanco Ahumado is part of Clase Azul's continuing collection. Its clear spirit and smoke-inspired glass design offer a different starting point for those exploring the brand beyond its oak-matured expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoked agave leads, accompanied by fresh plum and red apple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mineral first impression develops into smoked agave and a bright note of lemon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A silky texture carries the lingering smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSlow cooking beneath the ground\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pit is prepared with firewood and volcanic rocks. Agave fibres protect the cores from direct contact with the hot stones, while a layer of leaves and a covering of earth retain the heat. Cooking takes three to four days, followed by a day of cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cooked agave is shredded, and both its juice and fibres are fermented using Clase Azul's proprietary yeast, developed from strains found in the agave fields. Two distillations in copper stills complete the process. The tequila remains unaged, keeping the focus on the cooked agave and the character created by the pit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA decanter shaped by the process\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass finish recalls the movement of smoke, while a dark ceramic base provides a strong visual foundation. Copper-coloured details on the cap and emblem refer to the stills used to make the tequila. The combination gives Blanco Ahumado an identity of its own within the Clase Azul collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eServing and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat in a flute-shaped glass to explore the fruit, mineral notes and smoke. Free standard delivery is available on orders £150 and over; see the delivery information for destination-specific services and charges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more expressions in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clase-azul\"\u003eClase Azul collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clase Azul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59230314365302,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6204\/5338\/files\/Untitleddesign_15.jpg?v=1793651502","url":"https:\/\/www.premium-tequila.co.uk\/products\/clase-azul-blanco-ahumado-tequila","provider":"Premium Tequila","version":"1.0","type":"link"}