Fortaleza Tequila Blanco Still Strength
(750 ml) - [WE 92]

Notes from the Maker:
Aromas of fruit, baked fully-ripened agave, green olive, and earth are invitingly present. Slightly brighter and a touch more rustic than the regular blanco, the accents of butter, olive, earth, black pepper, and vegetal qualities in the flavor are enhanced because it comes straight from our small copper pot still, without adding water prior to bottling.

For years, the only way to sample this was to visit our distillery in Tequila, Jalisco. Until now.

Production Details:
NOM: 1493
Agave Source: Tequila Valley
Cooking Method: Stone/brick oven
Crushing Method: 100% stone crushed
Distillation: Double Distilled
Pot Style: Copper pots
Proof: 92 (46% abv)
Fermentation: Open-air wood tanks
Sugars: 100% agave
Water Source: Natural Spring (Tequila Valley)
Bottles: Hand-blown in Mexico

Awards/Reviews
92 Points, Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Spirits of 2020

"The savory, spicy aroma hints at fresh tomato. The drying, astringent palate opens with a savory, herbal blast, rounding into sun-dried tomato earthiness, mouthwatering lemon peel and bright lemon-pepper on the long finish. The producer chose to go with the extra-proof “still strength” because “this is how Tequila was enjoyed over 125 years ago by my Great Great Grandfather.” The bottle, topped with a hand-painted agave piña, was hand-blown by bottle artisans in Mexico."

FIVE BEST Tequilas & Mezcals of 2019 - Sated Online

"Gorgeous to sip on its own and also works wonders in a cocktail"

“Almost like you’re getting Fortaleza Blanco direct from the still… actually, you are. This is a great blanco in its purest form.” – Tequila Matchmaker 

“Lingering, succulent and sweet, full-bodied. There’s a refreshing feeling after drinking this. I wish there were more tequilas like this.” - Malt Review