Fortaleza Tequila Blanco

Tequila: Fortaleza Tequila Blanco

Made from 100% blue weber agave. this blanco swept the Tequila.net awards. winning Best of the Best medal in 2012 in tequila blanco category.

Size: 750mL

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Origin: Mexico

Distillery: Destileria La Fortaleza

Fortaleza Blanco is made by the fifth generation of the Sauza family. Made using traditional methods. this is exceptional with notes of black pepper. earth and butter.

Fortaleza Tequila Blanco Tasting Notes

Nose: Citrus and roasted vegetables.

Palate: Basil. olive oil. lime zest. and a bit of pepper.

Finish: Complex. butter-cream. a warm bread-oven.

Distillery Information

Fortaleza Tequila is based in Jalisco—the Mecca of Tequila—using brick ovens. Tahano stone mills. and a pair of copper pot stills in the escuala-vieja way (old school). They produce a traditional line of three core Tequilas: a Blanco. a Reposado and an Anejo. along with the occasional special edition.