Tequila Fortaleza Añejo is produced at the historic Fortaleza distillery in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, using traditional, labour‑intensive methods. 100% blue weber agave from the Tequila Valley is slow‑roasted in stone ovens, crushed with a tahona stone, fermented in open‑air wooden tanks, and double‑distilled in copper pot stills.
The tequila is then aged in oak barrels beyond reposado length, developing a deeper amber hue and layered flavours of vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, baking spice, and toasted oak, while preserving Fortaleza’s hallmark cooked agave character. Bottled in the iconic hand‑blown style bottle, Fortaleza Añejo is best enjoyed neat or over a large ice cube.
Tasting Profile
- Appearance: Deep golden / light amber
- Nose: Cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, butterscotch, dried fruit, oak, and baking spice
- Palate: Rich agave, caramel, vanilla, toffee, dried fruit, spice, and toasted oak
- Finish: Long and smooth, with lingering sweet agave, oak, and warm spice
Product Specifications Table
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fortaleza |
| Expression | Tequila Fortaleza Añejo |
| Category | Tequila |
| Type | Añejo – Aged 100% agave tequila |
| Class | 100% Blue Weber Agave |
| NOM | [Insert official NOM from bottle – Fortaleza’s registered NOM] |
| Region | Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Production Method | Stone‑oven roasted, tahona‑crushed, open‑air wooden fermentation |
| Distillation | Double‑distilled in copper pot stills |
| Maturation | Aged in oak barrels (añejo classification) |
| Ageing Classification | Añejo (minimum 1 year in oak) |
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | ~40% |
| Bottle Size | 0.75 L |
| Colour | Deep gold / light amber |
| Aroma Profile | Cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, oak, baking spice |
| Taste Profile | Rich agave, caramel, vanilla, toffee, dried fruit, toasted oak |
| Finish Profile | Long, smooth, with lingering sweetness and warm spice |
| Serving Suggestion | Neat or over a large ice cube |
| Recommended Glassware | Tequila copita, Glencairn, or small tasting glass |
| Packaging | Signature Fortaleza hand‑blown style bottle |
| Ideal For | Sipping, gifting, tequila enthusiasts, premium after‑dinner drink |
