Don Julio Alma Miel Joven Tequila
Don Julio Alma Miel Joven Tequila is a prestige joven blending two Don Julio spirits: a blanco distilled with oven-roasted agave honey, and an añejo aged at least 14 months and finished in Crémant du Limoux French sparkling-wine casks. Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in 750mL from the La Primavera distillery in the Jalisco Highlands, it took a Master at the 2024 Tequila & Mezcal Masters in the ultra-premium joven flight. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof) — 750mL; 100% blue Weber agave
- Blend: blanco with oven-roasted agave honey + añejo aged ≥14 months in Crémant du Limoux casks
- Origin: La Primavera distillery, Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco Highlands, Mexico (Diageo)
- Production: stone/brick-oven agave cooking; twice distilled
- Honors: Master — Tequila & Mezcal Masters 2024 (ultra-premium joven)
The Sweetness of Roasted Agave
"Alma Miel" — honeyed soul — names exactly what sets this joven apart: during traditional stone-oven cooking, Don Julio captures the roasted agave honeys the ovens expel and folds that nectar into the blanco component, then marries it with añejo that rested over a year in barrels from Crémant du Limoux, the French sparkling-wine region. It's a joven in name and a collector's tequila in ambition. Explore more from Don Julio or browse tequila.
Tasting Notes
Official brand notes: oven-roasted agave, wildflower honey, and dried fruit on the nose; spiced orchard fruit, caramel, and rich roasted agave honey on the palate; smooth and slightly sweet on the finish.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat in a caballito or cristalino glass — this is a tasting-room pour. It also makes a luxurious añejo-forward Margarita.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Alma Miel" mean?
"Honeyed soul" — it refers to the oven-roasted agave honey distilled into the blanco component.
What is a joven tequila?
A blend of aged and unaged tequilas — here, a honeyed blanco plus a 14-month añejo finished in French sparkling-wine casks.
What are Crémant du Limoux casks?
Barrels from Limoux in France, the sparkling-wine region where crème de limoux is made — an unusual finish for tequila, lending fruit and elegance.
Honeyed soul in a bottle — order Don Julio Alma Miel Joven online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.