{"product_id":"l-fortalezastillstrength","title":"Fortaleza Tequila Blanco Still Strength (750 ml) - [WE 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Maker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor years, the only way to sample this was to visit our distillery in Tequila, Jalisco. Until now.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduction Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOM: 1493\u003cbr\u003eAgave Source: Tequila Valley\u003cbr\u003eCooking Method: Stone\/brick oven\u003cbr\u003eCrushing Method: 100% stone crushed\u003cbr\u003eDistillation: Double Distilled\u003cbr\u003ePot Style: Copper pots\u003cbr\u003eProof: 92 (46% abv)\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: Open-air wood tanks\u003cbr\u003eSugars: 100% agave\u003cbr\u003eWater Source: Natural Spring (Tequila Valley)\u003cbr\u003eBottles: Hand-blown in Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points, Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Spirits of 2020\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIVE BEST Tequilas \u0026amp; Mezcals of 2019 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Sated Online\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Gorgeous to sip on its own and also works wonders in a cocktail\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Almost like you’re getting Fortaleza Blanco direct from the still… actually, you are. This is a great blanco in its purest form.” \u003cstrong\u003e– Tequila Matchmaker\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Lingering, succulent and sweet, full-bodied. There’s a refreshing feeling after drinking this. I wish there were more tequilas like this.” \u003cstrong\u003e- Malt Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREAKTHRU","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":40299896832159,"sku":null,"price":169.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/fortaleza-blanco-still-strength-3.jpg?v=1710959372","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/l-fortalezastillstrength","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}