For instance, in Peru, La Diablada, the Dance of Satan (as depicted on our Reposado packaging), and only takes place in Puno.

The single batch, limited edition launch was crafted from the rarest barrels and tequila aged up to 11 years for “absolute pinnacle of aged tequila,” said Richard Betts, co-founder and co-CEO of Tequila Komos. This year, there are a flurry of new, limited edition labels launching in anticipation of the post-Halloween November 1 and November 2 holiday, promising stunning decanters and ultra-premium liquid that aren’t to be missed. Distilled by the late fifth generation sotolero, Don Celso Jacquez, Los Magos ’ newest release ahead of Día de los Muertos, is a rare six-year expression of reserve sotol. Some popular foods are pan de muerto (bread of the dead), which is only baked during this time of the year and is usually shaped into a skeleton or bones. Tradicional Plata is 100% agave tequila crafted using methods originated by the Cuervo family over 200 years ago.October 19, 2023 Clase Azul Just Dropped an Ultra-Premium Day of the Dead Tequila That’s Aged in Whiskey Casks This is the third release in the brand's Día de Muertos tequila series. Día de los Muertos is a beautiful and profound celebration that combines the vibrancy of Mexican culture with deep reverence for those who have passed away. Whether offered in a copita on the ofrenda or enjoyed in a lively cocktail with family and friends, Tequila is a symbol of remembrance, connection, and celebration. Unlike tequila and mezcal, sotol is a distillate from Dasylirion wheeleri, a desert shrub native to Northern Mexico, that’s wild-harvested.

Master distiller Viridiana Tinoco undertook a 25-month ageing process for the release, with the añejo Tequila starting in American whiskey casks before being finished in Armagnac casks. Aunts, uncles, grandparents, friends and even pets, everyone that was ever loved gets a space on beautifully decorated ofrendas. Keeping and entertaining the skulls of their deceased is seen as a way for the dead to be immortalised but also protect the living by warding off evil spirits.Earlier this year, Clase Azul was awarded The Butterfly Mark for a second time, highlighting its continued commitment to sustainability in the luxury sector. The multi-day festival brings together family and friends to pray for and remember those they have lost.

As we referenced over, this jug remembers one of the main occasions in México – The Day of the Dead. Artists Jesiel Rubio and Fer Arias interpreted the life cycle and correlation between human experience and our spiritual selves, portrayed by Quetzalcoatl and the Alebrije, on the brand’s signature cyclical decanter for a powerful portrayal of the holiday’s true significance. Aromas pays tribute to Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), in particular the essence of cempasúchil blossoms, a ‘sharp, herbal’ fragrance that the brand says is central to the festival’s longstanding traditions. Full-bodied agave and roasted pepper flavours dance with the vanilla and caramel notes imparted by the 10 months spent ‘resting’ in French Limousin oak casks. As you raise your glass to toast the memories of those who have passed, may their spirits be forever celebrated and cherished.Flicker is currently Robb Report's whiskey critic, writing a weekly review of the most newsworthy releases around. decorate graves, bring food to alters to honor the dead), they also often sleep at the grave-sites of their deceased. In its native Mexico , Día de los Muertos is a two-day holiday that honors the souls of the departed. One of the most iconic calaveras is La Catrina, a female skeleton dressed in a fancy hat, mocking those who were denying their Mexican heritage by adopting European fashion.