Fortaleza Añejo Tequila 700 ml

Fortaleza Añejo Tequila 700ml is a premium, artisanal tequila made from 100% Blue Weber agave in the Tequila Valley of Jalisco, Mexico. Aged for approximately 18 months in American oak barrels and bottled at 40% ABV, this traditionally crafted añejo delivers rich cooked agave flavors complemented by caramel, vanilla, oak, and dried fruit.

Fortaleza Añejo Tequila Details

• Bottle Size: 700ml (70cl)
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Type: Añejo Tequila
• Agave: 100% Blue Weber Agave
• Region: Tequila Valley, Jalisco, Mexico
• NOM: 1493
• Aging: Approximately 18 months in American oak barrels
• Style: Aged, Traditional Mexican Tequila

Traditional Production

Fortaleza Añejo is produced using time-honored tequila-making techniques. The agave is cooked in traditional brick ovens before being crushed using a tahona stone mill. Fermentation takes place in open-air wooden tanks, followed by double distillation in copper pot stills.

This traditional process preserves the natural character of the agave while allowing extended oak aging to add depth, richness, and complexity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Rich aromas of cooked agave are layered with caramel, vanilla, butterscotch, oak, and subtle dried fruit.

Palate: Full and smooth, with roasted agave at the center alongside brown sugar, vanilla, oak sweetness, caramel, and dried fruit notes.

Finish: Long, smooth, and warming, with lingering cooked agave, oak, caramel, and gentle spice.

Why Choose Fortaleza Añejo Tequila?

Fortaleza Añejo is celebrated for combining traditional tequila craftsmanship with the richness gained from extended barrel aging. Its complex yet agave-forward profile makes it an excellent choice for sipping neat or slowly enjoying over a large ice cube.

For collectors and tequila enthusiasts searching for an authentic, traditionally produced añejo from Jalisco, Fortaleza Añejo Tequila 700ml offers a distinctive expression of aged 100% agave tequila.