Fortaleza Añejo Tequila

Born in the cobbled heart of Tequila township, Jalisco, Fortaleza Añejo is old-world craft at its most elegant. Valley agaves are slow-roasted in brick ovens, 100% tahona-crushed, fermented in open-air wooden tanks and twice distilled in copper before resting ~18 months in American oak. Expect a luxuriant, oil-silk texture and deep, caramel-laced agave—an aficionado’s sipping tequila with timeless soul.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Aromas of caramel, vanilla, butterscotch and rich cooked agave, with whispers of orange blossom and nutmeg. The palate is plush and coating: toffee, citrus, hazelnut and sweet agave. Long, warming finish with lingering oak spice and creamy sweetness.

Key Details

• Distillery: Fortaleza – Tequila Los Abuelos (NOM 1493)
• Type: Añejo Tequila
• Region: Jalisco, Mexico
• ABV: 40%
• Volume: 750ml
• Agave Type: Blue Weber
• Signature Serve: Neat

Cocktail Pairings

An Añejo Old Fashioned—orange oils and chocolate bitters glowing by candlelight. A Tequila Manhattan with sweet vermouth and a Luxardo cherry, silky and urbane. A Smoked Orange Sour (agave, lemon, orange bitters) for velvet texture. Or a Brown Sugar & Spice Highball, soda lifting caramel and oak.

Craftsmanship & Story

Five generations of Sauza family tradition guide Fortaleza’s process: stone/brick oven cooks, 100% tahona crush, open-air wood-tank fermentation with natural spring water, and double distillation in small copper pots. Aged ~18 months in American oak, then bottled in hand-blown Mexican glass—nothing rushed, nothing added.

Special Features

True valley-terroir profile; tahona and wooden-vat authenticity; hand-blown artisan bottle; extended American-oak maturation for depth and a distinctive, oil-silk mouthfeel—made exactly as great tequila used to be.

Recognition & Accolades

This tequila has garnered acclaim from critics and enthusiasts alike:

• Best in Class – Lowland Añejo – Tequila.net Awards (2012)
• Best Añejo Tequila – Tequila Jay Baer Awards (2024)
• 90/100 – Tequila Matchmaker Panel

In addition, it is frequently cited by bartenders and connoisseurs as a benchmark, additive-free añejo for refined sipping.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

A luxurious after-dinner pour with heirloom craft credentials—ideal for milestone celebrations, discerning corporate gifts and elegant home bars.

Fast, Secure NZ-Wide Delivery

Order online for fast NZ delivery. Lovingly packed with a selection of stylish packaging and a personal message option to complete the perfect gift.