Fortaleza Blanco Tequila

Crafted in the historic town of Tequila, Jalisco, Fortaleza Blanco honours five generations of Sauza family know-how. Cooked slowly in brick ovens, tahona-crushed and fermented in open-air wooden tanks with natural spring water, this unaged tequila captures pure agave character in a hand-blown bottle—a benchmark for artisanal elegance and effortless sipping.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Bright citrus and rich cooked agave on the nose, layered with butter, olive and a whisper of black pepper. The palate is silky and vivid: lime, basil and sweet agave with a gentle earthiness. Long, deep finish—clean, mineral and effortlessly drinkable.

Key Details

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

Cocktail Pairings

A crystalline Classic Margarita—sea-salt rim, lime wheel, the agave singing through. A pared-back Tommy’s, lime and agave nectar letting the tahona depth shine. A sun-lit Paloma, pink grapefruit soda and a tajín rim. Ranch Water over crushed ice—lime and bubbles for high-summer refreshment. Or go chic with a Valley Gimlet: fresh lime, a basil leaf and a chill frosted glass.

Craftsmanship & Story

Made the old way inside the Fortaleza estate: mature valley agaves slow-roasted in stone/brick ovens, 100% tahona crushed, then open-air fermentation in wood tanks before double distillation in small copper pot stills. Filled at 40% ABV and presented in hand-blown Mexican glass—nothing rushed, nothing added, just time-honoured technique.

Special Features

Authentic valley terroir; traditional tahona/process with natural spring water; hand-blown bottle craft; widely regarded by bartenders and aficionados as a reference-point blanco for classic cocktails and neat pours.

Recognition & Accolades

This tequila has garnered global acclaim, recognised by critics and guides alike:

• VinePair “50 Best Spirits of 2020” – Fortaleza Blanco (No. 23).
• Food & Wine “Best Sipping Tequilas You Can Actually Afford” – recommended Blanco.
• Frequently featured in “best tequila” lists from major spirits publications and blogs.
• Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards: “Best New Spirit” (Fortaleza Reposado Winter Blend 2019).
• Tequila Matchmaker community consistently ranks Fortaleza Blanco among the top blancos for authenticity and craft.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

A refined choice for the agave purist—beautiful neat, luminous in Margaritas and Palomas, and striking on the table in its hand-blown bottle. Ideal for milestone birthdays, discerning corporate gifts or celebrations that call for the real thing.

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