Fortaleza Tequila Añejo

Fortaleza is made by one of the great family names in the history of tequila. Fortaleza is one of the few traditionally made tequilas that are still made using the Tahona process to grind the agaves after roasting. Currently, there are few producers left on the market that do this (credibly and transparently documented). However, many are blends of Tahona and machine-ground agave, as the time and labor required to produce them is extremely high. The result of the production process means that each numbered bottle is unique.

Aroma and flavor

Caramel, vanilla, butterscotch and cooking agave flavors practically leap out of the glass in this highly acclaimed and perfectly aged Añejo. This tequila is so rich and complex that some people can even detect pineapple, peach, orange blossom, nutmeg and raisins on the nose.

Once in the mouth, the cooked agave experience continues with a thick and oily texture that coats your mouth in a very soothing way. Butterscotch, caramel, toffee, citrus and hazelnut are common flavors that people identify.

The facts

- Agave: Lowland, Jalisco, Mexico
- Cooking method: stone/brick oven
- Crushing method: 100% Tahona
- Distillation: Double distilled
- Pot method: Copper
- Fermentation: Outdoor wooden tanks
- Sugar: 100% agave
- Water Source: Natural source
- Aging time: 18 months in used ex-whiskey bourbon barrels
- Bottles: Mouth blown in Mexico