{"product_id":"clase-azul-spirit-of-champions","title":"Clase Azul Tequila Limited Edition \"Spirit of Champions\" (2026)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #C1A87E;   \/* gold tracery \/ polished cap foil *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #2C7353;   \/* malachite-emerald emblem power color *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #1A1715;   \/* deepest custom tone 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 Spirit of Champions is a 2026 release honoring Mexico's role as a co-host of the 2026 World Cup and the unity of the three host nations. It is a joven: Master Distiller Viridiana Tinoco built it predominantly from tequila aged 28 months in fine-grain French oak vats from the Forest of Tronçais, then accented it with a touch of unaged blanco tequila and triple-filtered it. Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) and released as 10,000 one-liter decanters worldwide, it comes in an ivory satin-ceramic decanter with golden trophy-arc tracery and the Clase Azul emblem set in malachite inlays.\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 prestigious 2026 cultural tribute celebrating Mexico's co-hosting profile for the 2026 World Cup match tiers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA masterfully run joven: curated mostly from liquid matured 28 months in fine-grain French oak vats from the Forest of Tronçais, spiked with unaged Blanco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e100% Blue Weber agave, slow-cooked in legacy brick masonry ovens and processed via rigorous triple-filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLimited run allocation capped at 10,000 one-liter decanters distributed globally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEncased in an ivory satin-ceramic finish displaying golden trophy architecture contours and fine malachite green mineral stone inlays.\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 Sweet cooked agave, rich coconut, and light toasted wood profiles integrated with fresh vanilla bean essences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply nutty and balanced, featuring walnut, almond, toasted coconut flake, and an underlying high-elevation agave oil mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally warm, soft, and rounded, highlighting lingering sweet cinnamon signatures.\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;\"\u003eBy stepping away from traditional white oak barrel aging to introduce Tronçais French vat maturation mechanics, Spirit of Champions marks an advanced technical departure from core profiles. It acts as an elite counterpoint to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clase-azul-gold\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour permanent Gold joven blend\u003c\/a\u003e, resting on the collector shelf alongside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clase-azul-25th-anniversary\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe commemorative 25th Anniversary release\u003c\/a\u003e within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/limited-editions\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour verified library of celebratory allocations\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster Distiller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViridiana Tinoco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdition Tier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpirit of Champions Limited Edition (Release Window April 2026)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJoven Tequila (Vat Integration Blend)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgave Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Blue Weber Agave (Highlands Terroir); Triple-Filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% ABV (80 proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation Setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDominant component aged 28 months inside fine-grain Tronçais French oak vats + Fresh estate Blanco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor Tint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, deep reflective gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdition Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,000 Individual One-Liter Decanters Worldwide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVessel Hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIvory satin ceramic; hand-laid gold trophy linework; genuine malachite inclusions; polished gold dome cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Authority\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNOM 1595 \/ NOM 1416 [Verify base stamp per individual unit allocation]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 L [Launch Standard; Verify for localized shop SKU configuration]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMexico (Jalisco)\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 Spirit of Champions decanter honors global unity themes through highly intricate visual references. The unglazed satin ceramic body maps out three flowing base bands representing the co-hosting networks of Mexico, Canada, and the United States. The legendary central bell silhouette incorporates hand-carved malachite green gemstone elements, paired with a reflective, polished high-gilt gold cap configuration. With only 10,000 units issued across the entire international network, its historical parameters ensure exceptional structural value retention over time.\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;\"\u003eThis edition leans heavily on large fine-grain French oak vats sourced from the Tronçais forest in central France. These giant vessels pass highly delicate, low-tannin micro-oxygenation properties compared to small casks. The light-toast profile coaxes out toasted coconut, nut shell, and soft vanilla characters without smothering the crisp botanical agave esters. Master Distiller Viridiana Tinoco finalized the profile by blending back precise components of clean, unaged Blanco distillate prior to a clinical triple-filtration run.\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 is this tequila classified as a Joven?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBy Mexican CRT regulation, a Joven (or Gold) tequila represents a conscious blend of unaged Blanco tequila with aged styles. Rather than resting purely inside standard aging barrels, this edition utilizes ultra-aged 28-month French oak vat tequila balanced with fresh Blanco to secure crisp agave energy and smooth oak complexity concurrently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold; margin-top:18px;\"\u003eWhat does the malachite detailing signify?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe genuine deep green malachite stone inlaid into the primary emblem serves as a direct tribute to the historic athletic and cultural landscapes of Mexico. 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