{"product_id":"clase-azul-mezcal-durango","title":"Clase Azul Mezcal Durango","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #C7D067;   \/* yellow-green beadwork accent *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #232E7A;   \/* intense blue beadwork band power color *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #202124;   \/* matte black ceramic body 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 Mezcal Durango is the brand's first mezcal — an artisanal spirit, not a tequila. It is made from 100% wild Cenizo agave (\u003cem\u003eAgave durangensis\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\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\u003eA certified mezcal, not a tequila — produced in Durango under CRM regulations from wild agave rather than cultivated blue Weber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% wild Cenizo agave (\u003cem\u003eAgave durangensis\u003c\/em\u003e), requiring 12–15 years of natural maturity before harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgave traditional underground earthen pit roasting over volcanic rock and wood, producing a highly approachable, soft smoke profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermented native wooden vats and processed via copper pot distillation under the artisanal palenque method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatte black ceramic decanter executed by Mazahua artisans, topped with a custom beaded cap by Wixárika (Huichol) hands.\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 Citrus and herbal notes with green olive, cooked agave, and clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied with peanut, brown sugar, honey, wood, and dark chocolate elements over a base of ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long finish carrying a gentle wisp of mineral smoke rather than a heavy, over-charred note.\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;\"\u003eDurango 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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clase-azul-mezcal-guerrero\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Guerrero mezcal release\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clase-azul-mezcal-san-luis-potosi\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe San Luis Potosí expression\u003c\/a\u003e on our specialized \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003emezcal shelf\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 (Durango Estate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMezcal — Artisanal Classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgave Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Wild Cenizo (\u003cem\u003eAgave durangensis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgave Maturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~12–15 Years Natural Cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% to 44% ABV [Verify per specific bottle label]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoasting Process\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnderground Earthen Pit Oven (Volcanic Rock \u0026amp; Local Wood fire)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFermentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Yeast in Wooden Vats (~8–10 Days)\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\u003eDecanter Art\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-thrown Matte Black Ceramic (Mazahua Artisans) + Hand-beaded Cap (Wixárika \/ Huichol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Authority\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertified Mezcal D.O.C. (CRM \/ NOM-070 Framework)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml [Verify for exact shop SKU format]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDurango, Mexico\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 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.\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;\"\u003eThis 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.\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;\"\u003eIs Clase Azul Durango a tequila?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-top: 18px;\"\u003eHow should this mezcal be served?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eWe 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.\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":45793968848930,"sku":null,"price":389.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/preview_1.jpg?v=1781805668","url":"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/clase-azul-mezcal-durango","provider":"Midnight Whiskey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}