Balanced and soulful, the Fortaleza Reposado layers roasted agave with oak, vanilla, citrus, and spice. Aged just long enough for richness without overpowering freshness, it bridges the purity of blanco with the depth of aejo.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Produced at Destilera Los Abuelos in Tequila, Jalisco, Fortaleza follows time-honored traditions: hand-harvested blue Weber agave roasted in brick ovens, tahona-crushed, fermented in open wooden vats, and twice distilled in copper pot stills. The reposado rests 69 months in American oak barrels, giving just the right kiss of wood while preserving agaves core vibrancy.
Tasting Profile
Aroma & Flavor: Cooked agave at the forefront, lifted by citrus peel, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and dried fruit. Subtle herbal and earthy undertones provide balance. Taste & Texture: Rich yet elegantoak and caramel meet bright agave, with notes of toffee, baking spice, and tropical fruit. Finish: Long and smooth, with a lingering mix of sweet oak, pepper, and roasted agave.
Cocktail & Serving Uses
While exceptional neat or with a single cube, Fortaleza Reposado also elevates cocktails like the Reposado Old Fashioned, Tequila Sour, or a refined Margarita. Its blend of sweetness and spice makes it versatile at the bar yet deeply rewarding on its own.
Quick Overview
Characteristic
Description
Base
100% blue Weber agave, tahona-crushed
Production
Stone oven roasted, wooden vat fermentation, copper pot distilled
Aging
69 months in American oak barrels
Flavor
Cooked agave, vanilla, citrus, caramel, spice
Texture
Smooth, balanced richness
Proof
80 (40% ABV)
Producer
Fortaleza (Los Abuelos Distillery, NOM 1493), Tequila, Jalisco
Fortaleza Reposado Tequila captures the essence of tradition with just enough oak to deepen and round its profilean artisanal reposado thats both soulful and versatile.