A celebration of remembrance through music, expressed in 26-month añejo tequila and a handcrafted decanter.

Clase Azul Tequila Día de Muertos Edición Limitada Música 2024 is a limited-edition añejo tequila created to celebrate Mexico’s Día de Muertos tradition. It is the fourth release in “Nuestros Recuerdos” (“Our Memories”), a five-year collection that began in 2021.

Music is the theme of the 2024 edition. The tequila is matured in American whiskey casks and finished in Scotch whisky casks, while its deep plum-coloured decanter features a gold-plated Catrina playing an accordion. Spirit and craftsmanship tell the same story of joyful remembrance.

Música 2024: The Sound of Día de Muertos

Día de Muertos is a Mexican tradition in which families remember and celebrate loved ones who have died. Around November 1 and 2, flowers, photographs and offerings are arranged on altars, while music brings warmth and celebration to remembrance.

Each release in the five-part Nuestros Recuerdos collection explores a different sensory or cultural aspect of the celebration: Sabores (Flavours) in 2021, Colores (Colours) in 2022 and Aromas in 2023. Música, the fourth instalment, draws on the drums, guitars, trumpets and accordions heard during the festivities.

The musical theme is not simply decoration. It shapes the 2024 release’s decanter and the way Clase Azul presents the tequila’s sweet and smoky character.

26 Months in Cask: From American Whiskey to Scotch Whisky

Música is a 26-month añejo tequila. It is first matured in American whiskey casks and then finished in Scotch whisky casks originating from Scotland’s Isle of Skye and Speyside region.

The peat-smoke character associated with the Scotch whisky finish is important to this release. Clase Azul’s official tasting description specifically highlights peat smoke in both the aroma and palate, alongside honey and spice.

The finishing process gives this añejo a distinctive meeting of sweetness and smoke, connecting the choice of casks with the profile of the finished tequila.

Honey, Peat Smoke and Nutmeg: The Tasting Profile

Clase Azul describes the tequila as deep gold in colour and full-bodied. Official aromas include honey, peat smoke, nutmeg and dried plum.

On the palate, peat smoke, honey and cinnamon lead towards a smoky finish with lingering chocolate notes. The flavour profile reflects not merely its time in oak, but also the particular Scotch whisky casks selected for finishing.

The Accordion-Playing Catrina: Nearly 40 Handcrafted Parts

The plum-coloured decanter evokes the gentle cadence of Día de Muertos music. On its reverse, gold and lilac illustrations depict an ensemble parading with traditional musical instruments.

On the front, a movable ornament depicts a Catrina playing an accordion. Finished with a patinated, 24-karat gold-plated surface, the three-dimensional figure brings the release’s musical theme into the object itself.

The ornament was made at the Milagros de Latón workshop in Tesistán, Jalisco, Mexico. It consists of nearly 40 individually cast parts made using 10 moulds, assembled and finished by hand. This attention to metalwork is as important to the release’s identity as the tequila inside.

The Fourth Chapter of a Five-Year Collection

Música was released in 2024 as a limited edition, with contemporary international reporting describing a run of 10,000 decanters. The Japanese release date was November 22, 2024.

Following three earlier editions devoted to flavours, colours and aromas, Música turns an intangible cultural expression into both a spirit and a sculptural decanter. For more context on the maker and its approach to Mexican craft traditions, see our introduction to Clase Azul tequila and mezcal.

Clase Azul Tequila Día de Muertos Edición Limitada Música 2024 | Product Details

Mexico｜Clase Azul México｜Día de Muertos Edición Limitada Música｜2024｜Añejo Tequila｜26 Months Aged｜American Whiskey Casks・Scotch Whisky Cask Finish｜40% ABV｜1,000ml｜Presentation Box

The fourth release of the five-part Nuestros Recuerdos collection combines 26-month añejo tequila finished in casks from the Isle of Skye and Speyside with a handcrafted decanter depicting a Catrina and a parade of musicians.

Availability at IMAMI

IMAMI offers Clase Azul tequila and mezcal alongside a selection of rare whisky, wine and Japanese sake. For current availability, please contact IMAMI Ginza, IMAMI Shinsaibashi, or our contact page.

※Availability of this limited release may change. Hand-finished decanters may show slight individual variation.