So this is my first taste of any Clase Azul in over 40 years of drinking tequila. I really had no desire to try it although I always admired the bottle. This Joven has a very nice bottle. Lately I have been tasting through what I consider mass market high dollar brands that most of the tequila community think is the holy grail. My expectations were not too high for this tequila as it is often referred to as pancake syrup in the tequila circles I hang out in. On the nose, this tequila is inviting. I get vanilla and caramel a bit of oak and agave. Yes, it smells sweet but not overly so. On the palate, the notes are vanilla then agave. I also get oak and caramel. A touch of pepper and butter. The finish has a little alcohol but then the negative kicks in as the lingering taste is artificial sweetener. Would I drink this again, well I have had two pours of it so far. There is no way I’d spend the 300 plus on this tequila so the value really hurts the score. But, if offered, I’d take another pour. I can see why high rollers could be happy drinking this as it looks exciting and it isn’t hard to drink. Is it overly sweet, on this Joven, not until the finish. So far, it has been my favorite of the big brand elite tequilas. I will never buy this but I also would not trash it. I think DJ 1942 will be my next to try in this category. I used to think that was the king before I discovered AF traditionally made tequila. It will be interesting to see what I think about it now.
If you like maple syrup, this is for you. Great on flapjacks...
It's super sweet although done barrel notes are still present there is better available for less money and more flavor.
march 9, 2023 i decided to rate a clase azul product for my 200th review because clase azul was my gateway tequila back in 2006... Clase azul gold we've had this in our bar for several yrs. just now rating. Nose a lot of alcohol coffee a little oak some caramel Palate vanilla pepper agave tiny bit of heat but not much of a finish Overall, not as horrible as I expected but also not great. Rating would be low 70s but points off for cost/low value
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