Clase Azul Guerrero is the rarest of the three mezcals, made from wild Papalote agave that grows in the mountains of Guerrero and takes years to mature. The decanter is a deep teal ceramic with a gold medallion, and it is the one people pick up first.

Mood: floral, wild, a little untamed.

Tasting notes

Wild herbs, green pepper and citrus blossom, with smoke sitting underneath rather than on top. The palate is bright and layered: tropical fruit, fresh mint, a little salinity, and a mineral bite. It runs long, dry and peppery, and at 46% it has real presence.

Food pairing

Neat, in a copita or a small glass, with nothing in the way. It goes beautifully with grilled fish, citrus-dressed salads, or a sharp aged cheese. This is a bottle for someone who already drinks mezcal and wants to go deeper.

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