Commemorating 200 years of Jalisco as a Mexican state — the Clase Azul Jalisco 200 Limited Edition Extra Añejo is a 1-liter hand-painted ceramic decanter representing the most historically significant release in Clase Azul's premium collectible program.

Jalisco became a state of Mexico in 1823 — the year after Mexican independence from Spain. The state is the birthplace of tequila, mariachi, charrería (rodeo), and the Mexican Hat Dance (jarabe tapatio) — cultural foundations of Mexican national identity. Two centuries of Jalisco statehood is a milestone of extraordinary cultural and historical weight, and Clase Azul, as Jalisco's most prestigious tequila brand, was the natural choice to create a commemorative expression of this significance.

Clase Azul is produced in Santa María Canchesdá, in the highlands (Los Altos) of Jalisco — where the clay-rich volcanic soil and cooler temperatures produce Blue Weber agave with higher sugar concentration and a sweeter, more complex flavor profile than Lowland agave. The Jalisco 200 Extra Añejo is aged longer than the standard Clase Azul Ultra, with the hand-painted 1-liter ceramic decanter incorporating design elements that honor Jalisco's cultural heritage — each bottle individually painted by Clase Azul's artisan decorators, making every decanter unique.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep amber from extended extra añejo aging in oak.
• Nose: Rich cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, and dried fruit from the extended aging and Los Altos Highland terroir.
• Palate: Smooth and concentrated — the Highland agave's natural sweetness deepened by extended barrel aging into a profound, multi-layered expression.
• Finish: Long and warm — the extra añejo character through a deeply satisfying close.

Specs

• Producer: Clase Azul, Santa María Canchesdá, Los Altos, Jalisco
• Category: Extra Añejo Tequila
• Commemorates: 200 years of Jalisco statehood (1823–2023)
• Decanter: Hand-painted ceramic, 1-liter, individually decorated
• Size: 1L

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Why is this the most historically significant Clase Azul release? The Jalisco 200 commemorates a specific, unrepeatable milestone — the bicentennial of Jalisco statehood. Unlike annual luxury releases (Ultra, DdM), the Jalisco 200 exists at the intersection of Clase Azul's prestige program and a once-in-two-centuries historical occasion. It cannot be re-issued for the same occasion.
• What makes Clase Azul's hand-painted decanters collectible? Each Clase Azul ceramic decanter is hand-painted by artisan decorators in Santa María Canchesdá — making each bottle slightly unique. The Jalisco 200's design specifically incorporates cultural symbols of Jalisco heritage. The ceramic itself is a functional work of art independent of the liquid inside.
• What is Los Altos Jalisco and why does it matter for tequila? Los Altos (the Highlands) is the premium agave-growing zone of Jalisco — clay-rich volcanic soil at higher altitude producing Blue Weber agave with more sugar concentration and greater flavor complexity than Lowland-grown agave. Clase Azul sources exclusively from this region, giving their tequilas a distinctive sweetness and aromatic richness.
• Is the Jalisco 200 still available? A rare find. This commemorative edition was produced in strictly limited quantities for a historical milestone that cannot recur.