{"product_id":"clase-azul-gold-limited-edition","title":"Clase Azul Gold Limited Edition First Release","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClase Azul Gold Limited Edition First Release is one of the most unusual expressions in the Clase Azul portfolio — a rare blend of Clase Azul Plata and a very special 8-year Ultra Añejo expression aged in a combination of reclaimed bourbon barrels and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, presented in a unique glass-and-ceramic decanter format that Clase Azul had been developing for years, with only 6,000 pieces produced worldwide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gold First Release is distinctive for two reasons. First, the blend itself: combining the crystal-clear Plata with an 8-year Ultra Añejo creates a liquid that spans the full range of the Clase Azul flavor spectrum — the fresh, crisp agave character of the unaged Plata alongside the rich, dark, complex notes of an 8-year extra añejo aged in both bourbon barrels (for vanilla and caramel) and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks (for concentrated dried fruit, dark berry, and thick sweetness). PX sherry is one of the most intensely sweet and characterful cask types in spirits, and at 8 years its influence on the Ultra Añejo component is profound. Second, the bottle itself: a combination of glass and ceramic, a format Clase Azul had worked on for years before this release, with a hand-painted base and the gold accents that give the collection its name. The different colors of the decanter symbolize the blend inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fresh agave and citrus of the Plata meeting the rich vanilla, dark fruit, and PX sherry sweetness of the 8-year Ultra Añejo\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surprisingly smooth for the complexity — the blend creating a lighter body than a pure 8-year extra añejo while retaining its deep character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and richly complex — the PX sherry and bourbon barrel contributions persisting with agave freshness underneath\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clase Azul, Jalisco, Mexico (NOM 1416)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clase Azul Plata + 8-year Ultra Añejo (reclaimed bourbon + PX sherry casks)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass-and-ceramic decanter — hand-crafted, hand-painted base\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6,000 pieces worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clase-azul\"\u003eClase Azul collection at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\"\u003e[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes the Gold First Release different from standard Clase Azul expressions?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Two things: the blend (Plata + 8-year Ultra Añejo aged in bourbon and PX sherry) and the decanter (unique glass-and-ceramic format Clase Azul had been developing for years). Neither the liquid formula nor the bottle format appears in any other standard Clase Azul release.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Pedro Ximénez sherry cask aging?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"PX sherry is made from sun-dried Pedro Ximénez grapes — intensely sweet, thick, and concentrated with dark fruit, raisin, and molasses character. PX casks are among the most characterful in spirits, imparting deep sweetness and dried fruit complexity that standard Oloroso or Amontillado sherry cannot replicate.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Clase Azul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49127985611004,"sku":"081240049905","price":1424.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/clase-azul-gold-limited-edition-first-release-1105966353.jpg?v=1779539189","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/clase-azul-gold-limited-edition","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}