Reviews / Clase Azul Guerrero
Review · · by The Editors
Clase Azul Guerrero
Guerrero papalote at 42% – handsomely packaged, underwhelming in the glass
Score: 3.0/5 agaves
- Producer: Clase Azul
- Region: Guerrero
- Agave: Papalote
- ABV: 42%
- Price: $400 ($$)
Verdict
A reasonable papalote at a ceramic-bottle premium. Clase Azul's Guerrero papalote at 42% is underpowered for the agave, papalote typically asks for 46%+ to express its wildflower-mineral character, and the ceramic packaging is doing the work the liquid should be doing. The ceramic is always the point with Clase Azul; the mezcal is a secondary consideration. Consensus 3.5 is close. Aguerrido or Mal Bien papalote bottles outperform for far less money.
The ceramic is always the point with Clase Azul
Tasting notes
Nose: Wildflower walks in first. Then warm earth, dry herb, faint smoke
Palate: Medium-bodied at 42% – papalote's character undersold by the proof
Finish: Cooling
The bottom line
Aguerrido or Mal Bien papalote bottles outperform for far less money
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 3 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.
- Total Wine – $359.99
- Binny's – $429.99
- Keg N Bottle – $399.99