Clase Azul Dia de Muertos Trascender Limited Edition Anejo Tequila 2026
Clase Azul Dia de Muertos Trascender 2026 Limited Edition Anejo Tequila opens a new chapter in Clase Azul's annual Day of the Dead releases. Following the conclusion of the five-edition Nuestros Recuerdos collection (2021-2025), Trascender is a standalone creation curated by Master Distiller Viridiana Tinoco, blending two anejo tequilas aged for more than 30 months — one finished in casks previously used for Champagne, the other aged in American whiskey casks — bottled at 80 proof in a hand-painted ceramic decanter. Order it online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA while this limited edition lasts.
- Size: 1L
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Type: Anejo Tequila
- Aging: Blend of two anejos aged more than 30 months
- Casks: Champagne cask finish and American whiskey casks
- Production: 10,000 one-liter decanters
- Origin: Mexico
Trascender: The Soul's Journey Toward the Sun
Trascender is inspired by the transformation of life, the enduring power of memory, and the soul's journey toward the Sun. The hand-painted ceramic decanter wears a deep blue-to-magenta glaze inspired by the mano de leon flower, with intricate floral artwork, tiny skulls, and symbolic droplets. Brushstrokes of 24-karat gold ascend toward the Sun, while two marigolds mark the soul's passage from the physical to the spiritual realm — and the floral elements evoke the petal-covered paths that traditionally guide returning souls during Dia de Muertos. Explore more from the house on our Clase Azul page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Pear compote, ripe apple, peach, honey, sourdough bread, and toasted oak. Palate: Silky and rounded, with ripe pear, agave nectar, cacao nibs, toasted walnut, and a subtle acidity. Finish: Long and warm, with delicate spice, lingering oak, and a refreshing touch of acidity.
How to Enjoy
Sip Trascender neat in a stemmed tasting glass to appreciate the Champagne cask's buttery, bready aromatics against the toasted oak depth, and keep the decanter on display — it is a piece of Mexican folk art as much as a bottle.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Clase Azul Trascender 2026 decanters were made? Only 10,000 one-liter ceramic decanters were produced, alongside 290 larger 1.75L decanters.
What is the difference between Trascender and the Recuerdos editions? The Nuestros Recuerdos collection ran from 2021 to 2025; Trascender begins a new series of individual Dia de Muertos creations, starting with this 2026 release.
What tequila is inside the Trascender decanter? A blend of two anejo tequilas aged more than 30 months — one finished in former Champagne casks, one aged in American whiskey casks — bottled at 40% ABV.
Secure your bottle of this 2026 limited edition today — buy Clase Azul Trascender online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA, before the allocation is gone.