About the product: Mijenta Blanco is an award-winning, sustainable tequila crafted in the highlands of Jalisco by Maestra Tequilera Ana María Romero Mena. Made with only 100% fully mature Blue Weber Agave, water, and yeast, and using a meticulous distillation process, our Blanco comprises the essentials of a truly well-crafted tequila: complex, balanced and gastronomic.
A trained sommelier, Ana María brings a winemaker’s perspective to the craft of tequila, showcasing the fruity and floral aromas characteristic of the highlands’ terroir.
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NOM: NOM 1499 (Casa Tequilera de Arandas)
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Agave: 100% fully mature Blue Weber from the Jalisco highlands, grown in mineral-rich red clay soil.
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Cooking: Agave is slow-cooked in low-pressure autoclave.
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Extraction: Roller Mill Extraction
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Water Source: Deep well water.
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Fermentation: Agave is fermented in stainless steel tanks with proprietary yeast hand-selected by Romero.
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Distillation: Double-distilled in stainless steel pot stills
Flavor Profile:
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Nose: Soft, cotton candy sweetness, sweet lemon peel, hints of damp soil, cooked agave sweetness and hints of torched bell peppers
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Palate: Smoky on the front-palate, cracked pepper, cacao, hints of clove, mineral-forward finish, with trailing notes of fresh basil
