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Frequently Asked Questions — Fine & Rare Tequila & Mezcal Singapore

What is Fine & Rare Tequila and Mezcal?

Fine & Rare Tequila and Mezcal is the prestige tier of collectible, investment-grade, and milestone agave spirits — typically ultra-aged Extra Añejo expressions (3+ years in oak), limited edition releases with handcrafted decanters, and rare single-batch bottlings. At The Liquid Collection, the Fine & Rare Tequila & Mezcal collection comprises 8 prestige bottles above $1,000 SGD — entirely from Clase Azul, Mexico's most prestigious tequila house. These are bottles for serious collectors, milestone gifting, cultural artistry collection (each Clase Azul decanter is handcrafted ceramic art), corporate prestige hospitality, and once-in-a-lifetime tasting occasions. Anchored on the celebrated Día de Muertos limited edition annual series and prestige expressions like 25 Anniversario and Ultra.

What is Clase Azul?

Clase Azul is the world's most prestigious tequila brand — founded in 1997 by Arturo Lomeli in the small town of Jesús María, Los Altos de Jalisco (the Highlands region of Jalisco, Mexico's most prestigious tequila terroir). The brand is renowned as much for its handcrafted, hand-painted ceramic decanters (made by Mexican artisans in Santa María Canchesda, taking up to two weeks per bottle and creating dozens of jobs for the community) as for the premium agave spirits inside. Each Clase Azul tequila is produced from 100% Blue Weber Agave aged minimum 9 years before harvest. The Liquid Collection stocks the full Clase Azul range — 13 SKUs from the accessible Plata ($286) through the prestige Día de Muertos limited editions and 25 Anniversario at the apex.

What is the most expensive Tequila at The Liquid Collection?

Clase Azul Día de Muertos Edición Limitada 2025 "Recuerdos" at $5,988 SGD ties with Día de Muertos 2024 "Música" at $5,988 SGD as The Liquid Collection's most expensive Tequila. The 2025 release is the fifth and final chapter of Clase Azul's celebrated "Nuestros Recuerdos" Día de Muertos series — limited to only 10,000 ivory-coloured decanters globally, each handcrafted with 24-karat gold-plated lockets containing polished obsidian, crafted by artisans from Milagros de Latón in Tesistán, Jalisco. Each locket undergoes more than 50 production steps and 12 hours of manual work. Master Distiller Viridiana Tinoco oversees the blend — 100% Blue Weber Agave aged 12 to 38 months in first-use American whiskey casks, with a portion of agave cooked in traditional earth pit ovens for added smoky depth.

What is Clase Azul Día de Muertos?

Clase Azul Día de Muertos is the brand's most celebrated annual limited edition series — released each year to honour the Mexican holiday Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead, November 1–2), the country's most meaningful celebration of life and memory. The 2021–2025 releases formed the five-chapter "Nuestros Recuerdos" series under Master Distiller Viridiana Tinoco — each year exploring a different aspect of the holiday through a unique handcrafted decanter and distinctive tequila profile. Recent releases include: 2025 "Recuerdos" (the final chapter — ivory-coloured decanter with 24-karat gold locket and obsidian cameo, 10,000 bottles globally), 2024 "Música" (deep plum decanter with accordion-playing Catrina dancing to traditional music), 2023 "Aromas" (sensory experience of the holiday), and 2022 "Colores" (inspired by sugar skull calaveritas). The Liquid Collection stocks 2025, 2024, and 2023 editions at $5,988, $5,988, and $4,384 SGD respectively.

What is the difference between Tequila and Mezcal?

Tequila and Mezcal are both Mexican agave spirits, but they differ in geography, agave variety, and production. Tequila must be made from at least 51% Blue Weber Agave (Agave tequilana) — premium tequilas are 100% Blue Weber Agave. Production is restricted to five Mexican states, primarily Jalisco. The agave is cooked in autoclaves or above-ground stone ovens. Mezcal can be made from any of approximately 30 different agave varieties (Espadín, Tepeztate, Madrecuishe, Salmiana, Tobalá, etc.), with much wider geographic permissions across 9 Mexican states (Oaxaca is the heartland). The hallmark distinction is production method — mezcal traditionally uses earth pit ovens lined with volcanic rocks and heated wood fires, giving mezcal its characteristic smoky character. All tequila is technically a type of mezcal historically, but the categories are now legally separate. The Liquid Collection stocks Clase Azul tequila plus dedicated mezcal expressions from Clase Azul (Durango, Guerrero), Topanito, Codigo, and Madre.

What are the Tequila age categories?

Tequila is classified by maturation in oak barrels. Blanco (or Silver/Plata) is unaged or aged less than 60 days — clear, agave-forward, expressing the raw spirit character. Reposado ("rested") is aged 2 months to 1 year in oak — pale gold with light oak influence. Añejo ("aged") is aged 1 to 3 years in oak barrels under 600 litres — amber, with significant oak character and complexity. Extra Añejo (introduced 2006) is aged minimum 3 years — dark amber, with whisky-like depth, often considered the prestige tier. Cristalino is añejo or extra añejo filtered to remove the oak colour while retaining the oak flavour — combining maturation complexity with the visual appeal of blanco. The Liquid Collection stocks Clase Azul across the spectrum: Plata (blanco), Reposado, Añejo, and Ultra (the prestige extra añejo).

What is Clase Azul 25 Anniversario?

Clase Azul 25 Anniversario Edición Limitada is a special celebratory release marking Clase Azul's 25th anniversary as a tequila brand (1997–2022). Presented in a striking blue handcrafted ceramic decanter — a more elaborate version of Clase Azul's signature decanter, marking the milestone occasion. The Liquid Collection stocks Clase Azul 25 Anniversario Edición Limitada 100cl at $3,888 SGD — alongside Clase Azul Ultra at the same tier ($3,888) and Spirit of Champions limited edition ($3,088).

What is Clase Azul Ultra?

Clase Azul Ultra is Clase Azul's flagship ultra-añejo tequila — an Extra Añejo aged 5 years in casks previously used to age sherry from Spain, producing exceptional depth and complexity. Presented in a stunning black-and-platinum handcrafted ceramic decanter adorned with platinum-encrusted agave. Each decanter is handcrafted and signed by the artisans who created it. The Liquid Collection stocks Clase Azul Ultra 75cl at $3,888 SGD — the prestige core expression alongside the annual Día de Muertos limited editions.

How are Clase Azul decanters made?

Each Clase Azul decanter is hand-crafted and hand-painted by Mexican artisans in the small community of Santa María Canchesda. The standard blue Clase Azul Reposado decanter takes more than 80 hours and 6 days of artisanal work to complete; prestige Día de Muertos editions take up to 2 weeks. The production process creates dozens of skilled artisanal jobs in the local community, and Clase Azul actively supports Mexican artisan traditions through the Fundación Causa Azul foundation. The Día de Muertos 2025 release features 24-karat gold-plated lockets handcrafted at the Milagros de Latón artisan workshop in Tesistán, Jalisco — each locket undergoes more than 50 steps and 12 hours of meticulous handwork. These decanters are as much cultural artifacts and art objects as containers for premium tequila.

How should I store collectible Tequila?

Like whisky and cognac, tequila does not continue to age in the bottle once sealed — the spirit's character is essentially fixed at bottling. Proper storage preserves the bottle's value and condition. Key principles: (1) Store upright — tequila should NOT lie on its side as prolonged contact between the high-alcohol liquid and the cork can degrade the seal. (2) Keep away from direct sunlight and heat sources — UV light can fade labels and discolour the liquid. (3) Maintain stable temperature around 15–20°C — Singapore's tropical climate makes air-conditioned storage important. (4) Preserve original presentation boxes, decanters, and certificates intact — significant resale value attaches to complete packaging, particularly for Clase Azul Día de Muertos handcrafted ceramic decanters which double as cultural art objects.

Do you deliver Fine & Rare Tequila across Singapore?

Yes — The Liquid Collection offers free delivery on all Fine & Rare Tequila and Mezcal orders across Singapore with no minimum purchase. Standard delivery is 3 working days. For ultra-prestige bottles (Clase Azul Día de Muertos 2025, 25 Anniversario, Ultra), we can arrange direct in-person handover with our team to ensure safe delivery of the handcrafted ceramic decanters and presentation packaging. WhatsApp +65 9680 5856 for personal consultation across the prestige Clase Azul range, including bottle authentication, presentation upgrades, corporate gifting, and milestone purchases.