{"product_id":"mijenta-maestra-selection-no-3-blanco-tequila-limited-edition","title":"Mijenta Maestra Selection No. 3 Blanco Tequila Limited Edition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMijenta Maestra Selection No. 3 Blanco – An Homage to Tequila's Origins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome tequilas are made. Others are \u003cstrong\u003eremembered\u003c\/strong\u003e — crafted with the tools and techniques of tequila's past to bring forth flavors and aromas recalled from its very origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMijenta Maestra Selection No. 3 Blanco\u003c\/strong\u003e is the third limited-edition release in Maestra Tequilera \u003cstrong\u003eAna María Romero's\u003c\/strong\u003e annual exploration of agave. Where the first Maestra Selection explored agave cultivation and the second explored terroir, No. 3 takes a broader view of the entire craft — an homage to the tradition and history of tequila itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt begins with fully mature \u003cstrong\u003e8-year-old Blue Weber agaves de semilla\u003c\/strong\u003e — grown from seed, not offshoots — in Jamay, Jalisco, along the shores of Lake Chapala. Growing agave from seed is extremely rare, and these plants possess a richness and complexity that forms the soul of this expression. They are slow-cooked in an oven built from \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic stone from Popocatépetl\u003c\/strong\u003e, crushed by a \u003cstrong\u003etahona\u003c\/strong\u003e carved from that same stone, fermented in wooden tanks with agave fibers, and distilled in \u003cstrong\u003ecopper pot stills\u003c\/strong\u003e — before resting for \u003cstrong\u003e15 days in clay pots\u003c\/strong\u003e, an homage to the ancestral way of making agave spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong\u003e50% ABV (100 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e with nothing but agave, water, and yeast, Maestra Selection No. 3 is a tequila that is unmistakably Mijenta and unlike anything in the core range. The bottle itself is a work of art — \u003cem\u003e\"Tapestry of Dreams,\"\u003c\/em\u003e a bespoke design by Mexico City artist Sophia Castellanos inspired by the vibrant colors and abstract motifs of Otomí embroidery. We're proud to have it on our shelves here at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooked agave, vanilla, and caramel open into orange, raspberry, and roasted pineapple, with cinnamon, dark chocolate, violet, and earthy minerality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky cooked agave with floral notes and fruit, grounded by damp earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and persistent, fading to sweet agave, pepper, and anise — warm and spicy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Third release in the \u003cstrong\u003eMaestra Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e limited-edition series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Crafted by \u003cstrong\u003eMaestra Tequilera Ana María Romero\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the first official Catadores de Tequila\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e8-year-old Blue Weber agaves de semilla\u003c\/strong\u003e (seed-grown) from Jamay, Jalisco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Cooked in \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic stone ovens\u003c\/strong\u003e, tahona-crushed, copper pot-distilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Rested \u003cstrong\u003e15 days in clay pots\u003c\/strong\u003e — an ancestral homage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e50% ABV (100 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e; additive-free — just agave, water \u0026amp; yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Bespoke \u003cstrong\u003e\"Tapestry of Dreams\"\u003c\/strong\u003e bottle art inspired by Otomí embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMijenta recommends sipping this tequila neat to experience the full depth of the agave. Pour it into a tequila glass or small copita, let it open for a few minutes, and take your time — this is a blanco that rewards patience. A single large cube works if you prefer it chilled, but serve it too cold and you'll lose the aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Maestra Selection series?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Mijenta's annual limited-edition series giving Maestra Tequilera Ana María Romero a platform to experiment with what is possible using only agave, water, and yeast. No. 1 explored agave cultivation methods, No. 2 explored terroir, and No. 3 takes a broader view of the entire traditional craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does \"agaves de semilla\" mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt means the Blue Weber agaves were grown from seed rather than from hijuelos (offshoots cloned from a parent plant). Seed-grown agave is extremely rare in tequila production and gives this expression exceptional richness and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the ABV of Maestra Selection No. 3?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Mijenta Maestra Selection No. 3 a limited edition?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's a limited annual release in the Maestra Selection series, priced at $99.99 for 750mL. Once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mijenta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50445223428139,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/mijenta-maestra-no3-blanco-600x800.jpg?v=1790034836","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/mijenta-maestra-selection-no-3-blanco-tequila-limited-edition","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}