{"product_id":"clase-azul-the-dance-of-cultures-tsuru-no-mai-joven-tequila","title":"Clase Azul The Dance of Cultures Tsuru no Mai Joven Tequila","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eClase Azul The Dance of Cultures Tsuru no Mai: A Crane in Ceramic, and a Tequila Made for Japan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClase Azul The Dance of Cultures Tsuru no Mai Joven Tequila\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eClase Azul has made limited editions for years, but never one for another country, until now. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Dance of Cultures 鶴の舞\u003c\/strong\u003e is the brand’s first Japan-exclusive release, created by Master Distiller \u003cstrong\u003eViridiana Tinoco\u003c\/strong\u003e and Creative Director \u003cstrong\u003eSofía Ortiz\u003c\/strong\u003e from the meeting of Mexican craftsmanship and Japanese artistry. The decanter is hand-decorated and inspired by the \u003cstrong\u003etsuru\u003c\/strong\u003e, the red-crowned crane, a symbol of longevity, good fortune, and fidelity in Japanese culture. Inside, a \u003cstrong\u003ejoven tequila\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eCognac\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eOloroso\u003c\/strong\u003e casks (the Cognac-cask one for more than six years) for maturity and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOnly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eWhat’s in the Bottle\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn unaged tequila:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pure first step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra añejo matured in Cognac barrels:\u003c\/strong\u003e more than six years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra añejo matured in Oloroso casks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlended into a joven tequila at 40% ABV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eAbout the Bottle\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited-edition joven tequila; 100% Blue Weber agave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend of three expressions: unaged tequila and Cognac- and Oloroso-cask extra añejos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40% ABV (80 proof); 650 bottles, made exclusively for Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClase Azul México, Jesús María, Jalisco (NOM 1595); 1L; hand-decorated ceramic crane decanter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe refined, aged character pairs well with fine sushi and sashimi, aged cheeses, and dark chocolate. It also goes with roasted nuts and a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSip it neat in a small glass at room temperature, or over one large cube. It’s too rare to mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does “Tsuru no Mai” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e “Dance of the Crane” in Japanese, for the red-crowned crane on the decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a Japan exclusive?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the first Clase Azul made exclusively for Japan, so US bottles are imports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many were made?\u003c\/strong\u003e 650 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size and proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 1L, 80 proof (40% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of tequila is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e A joven, blended from three expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the decanter hand-decorated?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, each is hand-decorated by Mexican artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrowse our \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/clase-azul-tequila\"\u003eClase Azul collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or see the \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/products\/clase-azul-reposado-tequila\"\u003eClase Azul Reposado\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/products\/clase-azul-anejo-tequila-750ml\"\u003eClase Azul Añejo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/products\/clase-azul-tequila-blanco-ahumado\"\u003eClase Azul Blanco Ahumado\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and the \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/products\/clase-azul-ultra-anejo-750ml\"\u003eClase Azul Ultra Extra Añejo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eThe Quality Liquor Store Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clase Azul Tequila","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51039770804482,"sku":"LTeq-07552","price":4699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/3289\/2418\/files\/clase-azul-mia-tequila.jpg?v=1794600803","url":"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/products\/clase-azul-the-dance-of-cultures-tsuru-no-mai-joven-tequila","provider":"Quality Liquor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}