Clase Azul The Dance of Cultures Tsuru no Mai Joven Tequila

Product Description

Clase Azul The Dance of Cultures Tsuru no Mai: A Crane in Ceramic, and a Tequila Made for Japan

Clase Azul The Dance of Cultures Tsuru no Mai Joven Tequila is a limited-edition 1-liter joven tequila blended from three expressions, made from 100% Blue Weber agave in Jalisco, Mexico, in a hand-decorated ceramic decanter inspired by the red-crowned crane, and bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a run of 650 bottles.

Clase Azul has made limited editions for years, but never one for another country, until now. The Dance of Cultures 鶴の舞 is the brand’s first Japan-exclusive release, created by Master Distiller Viridiana Tinoco and Creative Director Sofía Ortiz from the meeting of Mexican craftsmanship and Japanese artistry. The decanter is hand-decorated and inspired by the tsuru, the red-crowned crane, a symbol of longevity, good fortune, and fidelity in Japanese culture. Inside, a joven tequila blends three expressions, each standing for a stage of the crane’s flight: an unaged tequila for a pure first step, and extra añejos matured in Cognac and Oloroso casks (the Cognac-cask one for more than six years) for maturity and refinement.

Only 650 bottles were made, and only for Japan, so every decanter here is a long way from where it was meant to be. It’s a bottle for a Clase Azul collector, for someone who has everything, and for a display shelf where the crane can face out. Sip it neat in a small glass, and keep the decanter.

What’s in the Bottle

• An unaged tequila: the pure first step.
• Extra añejo matured in Cognac barrels: more than six years.
• Extra añejo matured in Oloroso casks.
• Blended into a joven tequila at 40% ABV.

About the Bottle

• Limited-edition joven tequila; 100% Blue Weber agave
• Blend of three expressions: unaged tequila and Cognac- and Oloroso-cask extra añejos
• 40% ABV (80 proof); 650 bottles, made exclusively for Japan
• Clase Azul México, Jesús María, Jalisco (NOM 1595); 1L; hand-decorated ceramic crane decanter

Food Pairings

The refined, aged character pairs well with fine sushi and sashimi, aged cheeses, and dark chocolate. It also goes with roasted nuts and a cigar.

Serving Suggestions

Sip it neat in a small glass at room temperature, or over one large cube. It’s too rare to mix.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Tsuru no Mai” mean? “Dance of the Crane” in Japanese, for the red-crowned crane on the decanter.

Is it a Japan exclusive? Yes, the first Clase Azul made exclusively for Japan, so US bottles are imports.

How many were made? 650 bottles.

What size and proof is it? 1L, 80 proof (40% ABV).

What type of tequila is it? A joven, blended from three expressions.

Is the decanter hand-decorated? Yes, each is hand-decorated by Mexican artisans.

Explore More

Browse our Clase Azul collection, or see the Clase Azul Reposado, the Clase Azul Añejo, the Clase Azul Blanco Ahumado, and the Clase Azul Ultra Extra Añejo.

The Quality Liquor Store Guarantee

At Quality Liquor Store, we guarantee that every bottle we sell is authentic and carefully packaged to arrive safely at your door. This release was made exclusively for Japan, so it is sourced through the secondary market, and each order is carefully inspected and packaged. Shop with confidence knowing your bottle is in good hands.