Clase Azul Tequila Master Artisans Edición Limitada

Master Artisans

In Mexico, artisanship is the essence of a community’s identity, capturing culture, traditions and stories in handcrafted objects that bear the unique imprint of their maker.

Our Master Artisans collection celebrates Mexico’s finest artistic expressions by collaborating with its most esteemed artisans. Each piece blends deep-rooted heritage with visionary craftsmanship, telling timeless stories through exquisite design.

The Jimón-López Family

This year we had the honor of collaborating with Master Artisans Fernando Jimón and his wife, María Elena López, esteemed exponents of the ancestral pottery techniques of Tonalá, Jalisco. Together, they have infused traditional works with their unique personal touch, reflecting both their individual artistry and their bond as a couple.

Barro bandera

Named after its green, white and red tonalities, those of the Mexican flag, barro bandera (“flag-colored clay”) is one of the most representative traditions from the pottery-making community of Tonalá, Jalisco.

Pieces of barro bandera, in which the natural red color of clay is predominant, are painted with delicate motifs in white and green—among them geometric compositions, flora, fauna and scenes of daily life.

The Creations

In this edition of Master Artisans, Fernando Jimón and María Elena López engage in a creative dialogue around barro bandera, an increasingly rare pottery technique from their hometown, Tonalá, Jalisco. They deconstruct and reinterpret the technique’s traditional colors through a set of three decanters that visually converse with one another.

The designs from each Master Artisan come together harmoniously in these pieces, blending their unique familial traditions. López contributes detailed floral and plant motifs, while Jimón adds charismatic folk elements like eagles, the moon and nahuales.

All three expressions of extra añejo tequila crafted for this set were aged for over eight years, first in American whiskey casks, before being finished in an exquisite selection of wine casks from around the world. Together, these creations form a symphony of flavors, each tequila a distinct note in an unforgettable masterpiece.

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El baile de los nahuales

Decanter

El baile de los nahuales (“The Dance of the Nahuales”), the first decanter in this set, captures the spirit of Tonalá’s artistic heritage through its intricate green design. Fernando Jimón, in his signature ivory white, brings to life expressive nahuales with feline features, offering a glimpse into his own self-portraiture. Surrounding these mythical figures, delicate daisies and floral accents echo the rich visual language of María Elena López, creating a harmonious blend of personal and cultural symbolism.

Tequila

American whiskey casks + casks of Tuscan red wine.

Tasting Notes

Color

Tones of brown with cooper higlights

Body

Full

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Blackberry, walnut, caramel and clove

Tasting Notes

Palate

raisin, walnut and caramel with a long finish of walnut and clove

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La proeza del águila

Decanter

La proeza del águila (“The Eagle’s Prowess”), the second decanter in this collection, features a striking garnet red and white decoration that pays homage to the Jimón-López family’s deep pride in their Mexican heritage. At its center is a majestic eagle with outstretched wings, inspired by the Mexican coat of arms. López’s signature brushstrokes grace the base with a lively arrangement of tricolor flowers, while a radiant sun on the back recalls the ancient myths of Tonalá, “the place where the sun rises.”

Tequila

American whiskey casks + casks of fortified wine from Bombarral, Portugal.