Mijenta Maestra Selection No. 3 Blanco Tequila Limited Edition
Mijenta Maestra Selection No. 3 is the third annual limited edition from Maestra Tequilera Ana María Romero — and her most ambitious yet. Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) in a 750mL bottle, No. 3 is an homage to tequila's origins, made with only agave, water, and yeast.
What makes No. 3 extraordinary is the agave itself: fully mature 8-year-old Blue Weber grown de semilla — from seed, not hijuelos — an extremely rare cultivation, harvested in Jamay, Jalisco by Lake Chapala. The piñas were cooked in an oven built with volcanic stone from Popocatépetl, crushed by a tahona carved from the same volcanic stone, fermented in wooden tanks with agave fibers, distilled in copper pot stills, then stabilized in clay pots for 15 days — an ancestral-style finishing step. Each bottle's artwork, "Tapestry of Dreams," is by Mexico City artist Sophia Castellanos, inspired by Otomí embroidery.
Tasting notes
At a full 100 proof, expect an intense, textured blanco: earthy minerality from the volcanic stone and clay, deep cooked-agave sweetness, wild herb and floral notes from the ambient fermentation, and a long, warm, savory finish. This is blanco as an experience, not a mixer.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- Limited annual edition — a first-of-its-kind experiment, never repeated (SRP $99.99)
- Seed-grown 8-year agave, volcanic stone oven and tahona, clay-pot stabilization
- 100 proof — bold, unapologetic, collectible
- From one of tequila's most respected maestras, Ana María Romero
How to serve it
Sip neat at room temperature in a copita or Riedel tequila glass — this bottle deserves full attention. Add nothing; taste everything.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Maestra Selection series?
Mijenta's annual limited-edition platform where Maestra Tequilera Ana María Romero experiments beyond the core range using only agave, water, and yeast. No. 1 explored seed-grown cultivation, No. 2 explored terroir, No. 3 takes a broader view of the entire craft.
What does "de semilla" mean?
The agave was grown from seed rather than from hijuelos (shoots) — a much rarer, slower cultivation that Mijenta believes gives deeper character.
How strong is Maestra Selection No. 3?
100 proof (50% ABV), 750mL.