Send Dad to Mexico in spirit this year when you treat him to festive libations from Clase Azul this Father’s Day.
Just like Dad, Clase Azul gets better with age. Over 25 years ago, the brand—mostly known for its luxury tequilas—was inspired by Mexico’s rich legacy with the purpose of sharing the magic of Mexico with the world through exquisite creations, amazing experiences, unique destinations, and more.
Clase Azul Tequila Ultra is aged five years in American whiskey and sherry casks. The bottle is adorned with platinum, silver and 24-karat gold. (Courtesy of Clase Azul)
In 2007, the original ceramic decanter was blue and white, handmade by local artisans at Tradición Mazahua to honor the blue agave from which the spirit is made. For tequila lovers, this distinctive vessel has become an icon. Now, decades later, the brand boasts five tequilas and three mezcals in their portfolio of icons—and you can savor them right here in San Francisco.
Spoil dad with an exquisite dinner paired with Clase Azul at these SF hotspots.
Angler's Durango Sunset.(Adahlia Cole)
Angler
Head to the Embarcadero where you can pair your cocktail with a view. Watch the sailboats beneath the Bay Bridge while you sip a Durango Sunset: Served up, it’s smoky, fruity, and bright with a hint of citrus and spice. The cocktail features Clase Azul’s full-bodied Mezcal Durango, made with cenizo agave endemic to the semi-arid highlands of Northern Mexico. // Angler, 132 Embarcadero, anglerrestaurants.com
Clase Azul Tequila Plata.(Courtesy of Clase Azul)
The Battery
Members of The Battery have the luxury of tasting all eight icons from Clase Azul’s portfolio. If Dad’s a true agave lover, we recommend sipping Clase Azul Tequila Plata neat, Clase Azul’s "faithful portrayal of agave." This crystal-clear tequila is un-aged, which allows the nuances of the agave to shine. For a bolder flavor, treat dad to Clase Azul Tequila Anejo, which is the result of a magnificent journey of more than two years in American whiskey casks. // 717 Battery St. (FiDi), thebatterysf.com // 717 Battery St. (FiDi), thebatterysf.com
Clase Azul's Mezcal Guerrero.(Courtesy of Clase Azul)
Miller & Lux
Taking Dad out for “the best steak in America?” Suggest something smoky on the side. Clase Azul’s Mezcal Guerrero pours from a stunning teal decanter featuring a hand-lacquered hummingbird cap. The mezcal inside is equally beautiful, clear with light straw-colored highlights. Its full-bodied flavor evokes freshly cut wood, seaweed, lemon, pepper and tobacco, with a hint of toasted peanut, butter, and daisy on the nose. // Miller & Lux, 700 Terry A Francois Blvd (Thrive City), millerandluxrestaurant.com
Or, just actually take him to Mexico.
Book a spontaneous Father’s Day vacation in Baja California Sur where Clase Azul La Terraza, in San José del Cabo, offers the full luxurious experience. Shop the brand’s icons and limited edition spirits in the boutique, and try the new Cosmos experience where you’ll create a custom decanter inspired by your own energy and essence. Stay for a tasting, or retreat to the lush open-air bar and restaurant where you’ll nosh on locally sourced Mexican cuisine and sip all the tequila and mezcal you could ask for. Salud!
