{"product_id":"clase-azul-mezcal-guerrero","title":"Clase Azul Mezcal Guerrero","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #C5B281;   \/* gold medallion \/ cap gilding *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #04737A;   \/* jade-teal body power color *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #083C3F;   \/* deepest jade-teal matte ceramic 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\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eClase Azul Mezcal Guerrero is the brand's second mezcal, from the state of Guerrero. It is an artisanal spirit made from 100% wild Papalote agave (\u003cem\u003eAgave cupreata\u003c\/em\u003e), roasted in underground pit ovens with volcanic rock and Guamúchil firewood and distilled in a copper still, which gives it a bright, herbaceous, lightly smoky character. The jade-teal ceramic decanter is a tribute to the women of Guerrero, topped with a cap of lacquered hummingbird motifs that takes artisans up to ten days to finish.\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 certified artisanal mezcal expression, not a tequila — sourced from the coastal mountain microclimates of Guerrero.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eForged from 100% wild Papalote agave (\u003cem\u003eAgave cupreata\u003c\/em\u003e), taking up to 15 years to achieve peak maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAgave slow-roasted for 3 to 4 days in subterranean pit ovens utilizing volcanic rock and native Guamúchil firewood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDouble-distilled in traditional copper stills, developing a highly elegant, low-smoke botanical footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEncased in an opaque, jade-teal ceramic vessel honoring ancient Mesoamerican eternity themes, fitted with an artisanal lacquered 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;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapefruit zest and crisp fresh-cut wood, layers of wild rosemary, toasted peanut, and delicate butter floral lifted notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex ocean salinity, damp seaweed, and lemon juice leading into black pepper spice and warm tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, clinical, and clean, concluding with a soft, trailing thread of woodsmoke.\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;\"\u003eBecause the Guerrero region yields an incredibly minimal percentage of Mexico's global mezcal output, wild Papalote distillates represent an elite tier of allocation. Its fruit-forward, approachable style behaves as a natural extension for collectors of premium highland tequilas. Position it symmetrically beside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clase-azul-mezcal-durango\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe Durango mezcal release\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clase-azul-mezcal-san-luis-potosi\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour San Luis Potosí mezcal\u003c\/a\u003e on our dedicated \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003emezcal shelf\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 (Guerrero Palenque)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMezcal — Artisanal Tier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgave Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Wild Papalote (\u003cem\u003eAgave cupreata\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 Growth Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% to 42% ABV [Varies strictly by specific batch stamp]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoasting Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnderground Stone Pit Ovens (Volcanic Core + Guamúchil Timber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillation Hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional Copper Still Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecanter Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandcrafted Jade-Teal Matte Clay; Olinalá-style lacquered cap (Hand-burnished over 10 days)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Mark\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 [Standard US format allocation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuerrero, Mexico\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 Guerrero edition is framed as a cultural tribute to the indigenous heritage and legacy of the region's women. The signature jade-teal hue mirrors the sacred stone representations of historical lineage, while the cap functions as a standalone piece of decorative art. Handcrafted using ancestral Olinalá lacquering techniques, artisans manually apply raw pigments to build complex hummingbird designs over a 10-day timeline. To preserve the structural authenticity of this collection piece, we verify the gold centerpiece flower medallion and outer tracking cases on every bottle.\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\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eAgave cupreata thrives solely at specific high altitudes along mountain ranges. The harvested pinas are slow-cooked under dirt pit configurations lined with localized volcanic boulders. Guamúchil logs provide an exceptionally clean, sweet combustion heat, generating an elegant profile distinct from the dry, dense charcoal smoke common in central valleys. Following ambient air fermentation in open timber vats, the mash is double-run inside precise copper setups to protect the high-ester herbal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \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;\"\u003eWhy does Clase Azul Guerrero taste different from traditional mezcals?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMost common commercial mezcals rely heavily on Espadín agave roasted with oak or mesquite, giving them an aggressive, campfire smoke quality. Clase Azul Guerrero utilizes wild Papalote agave combined with rare Guamúchil wood-firing. This passes a much more subtle, botanical, and bright herbal signature that frames the agave rather than overwhelming the palate with char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eHow should this expression be handled and served?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eTo keep the ocean air minerality and sharp grapefruit zest fully interactive, serve this mezcal completely neat at a moderate room temperature. Utilizing small wide-rimmed glassware or unglazed clay copitas will allow the delicate floral aromas to bloom naturally without concentrating alcoholic heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Product\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/clase-azul-mezcal-guerrero#product\",\n      \"name\": \"Clase Azul Mezcal Guerrero\",\n      \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/clase-azul-mezcal-guerrero.jpg\",\n      \"description\": \"Clase Azul Mezcal Guerrero is an artisanal mezcal from Clase Azul Mexico, made from 100% wild Papalote agave (Agave cupreata) grown in Guerrero, pit-roasted over volcanic rock and Guamuchil firewood and distilled in a copper still, presented in a jade-teal ceramic decanter with a lacquered hummingbird cap.\",\n      \"sku\": \"[PLACEHOLDER_SKU]\",\n      \"mpn\": \"[PLACEHOLDER_MPN]\",\n      \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Clase Azul\" },\n      \"category\": \"Mezcal\",\n      \"offers\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/clase-azul-mezcal-guerrero#offer\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/clase-azul-mezcal-guerrero\",\n        \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n        \"price\": \"[PLACEHOLDER_PRICE]\",\n        \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n        \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n        \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/clase-azul-mezcal-guerrero#breadcrumb\",\n      \"itemListElement\": [\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Mezcal\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/mezcal\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Clase Azul Mezcal Guerrero\" }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/clase-azul-mezcal-guerrero#faq\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What agave is Clase Azul Mezcal Guerrero made from?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It is an artisanal mezcal made from 100% wild Papalote agave (Agave cupreata), which grows in the mountains of Guerrero and can take up to 15 years to mature. 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