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Fortaleza Añejo Tequila
Fortaleza Añejo Tequila is a world-renowned, traditionally crafted Añejo tequila produced in the Tequila Valley (El Valle) of Jalisco, Mexico. Made exclusively from 100% Blue Weber agave, this expression is patiently aged in oak barrels to develop depth and complexity while preserving the bold, earthy core of cooked agave.
Rich, structured, and unapologetically authentic, Fortaleza Añejo is designed for neat sipping, serious agave enthusiasts, and collectors seeking one of the purest aged tequila expressions available today.
Perfect for drinkers who value heritage production, texture, and uncompromising flavour.
The Distillery
Fortaleza Añejo is produced by Fortaleza at Tequila Los Abuelos (NOM 1493). The distillery is owned and operated by the Sauza family, direct descendants of tequila pioneer Guillermo Sauza.
Fortaleza is globally respected for preserving pre-industrial tequila-making techniques, placing flavour, tradition, and agave integrity above efficiency or scale.
Production & Craftsmanship
Fortaleza Añejo is produced using some of the most traditional methods still practiced in modern tequila.
- Agave: 100% Blue Weber agave, harvested at full maturity
- Cooking: Stone and brick ovens (hornos)
- Extraction: Tahona stone wheelFermentation: Open-air fermentation in wooden tanks
- Distillation: Double distilledStill: Copper pot stills
- Additives: Additive-free (no glycerin, caramel, or flavouring)
- Aging: Añejo, aged approximately 18 months in American oak barrels
This slow, labour-intensive process results in a tequila with remarkable depth, texture, and authenticity.
What Makes This Tequila Special
- 100% Blue Weber agave
- Traditional tahona-crushed production
- Crafted at NOM 1493
- Open-air fermentation & copper pot distillationAged ~18 months in American oak
- One of the most respected Añejo tequilas worldwide
How to Enjoy
Best enjoyed neat in a wide-bowled glass to appreciate its texture and complexity. A few drops of water can reveal additional citrus and savoury notes. This is a true sipping tequila, best taken slowly.
Fortaleza Añejo Tequila is a world-renowned, traditionally crafted Añejo tequila produced in the Tequila Valley (El Valle) of Jalisco, Mexico. Made exclusively from 100% Blue Weber agave, this expression is patiently aged in oak barrels to develop depth and complexity while preserving the bold, earthy core of cooked agave.
Rich, structured, and unapologetically authentic, Fortaleza Añejo is designed for neat sipping, serious agave enthusiasts, and collectors seeking one of the purest aged tequila expressions available today.
Perfect for drinkers who value heritage production, texture, and uncompromising flavour.
The Distillery
Fortaleza Añejo is produced by Fortaleza at Tequila Los Abuelos (NOM 1493). The distillery is owned and operated by the Sauza family, direct descendants of tequila pioneer Guillermo Sauza.
Fortaleza is globally respected for preserving pre-industrial tequila-making techniques, placing flavour, tradition, and agave integrity above efficiency or scale.
Production & Craftsmanship
Fortaleza Añejo is produced using some of the most traditional methods still practiced in modern tequila.
- Agave: 100% Blue Weber agave, harvested at full maturity
- Cooking: Stone and brick ovens (hornos)
- Extraction: Tahona stone wheelFermentation: Open-air fermentation in wooden tanks
- Distillation: Double distilledStill: Copper pot stills
- Additives: Additive-free (no glycerin, caramel, or flavouring)
- Aging: Añejo, aged approximately 18 months in American oak barrels
This slow, labour-intensive process results in a tequila with remarkable depth, texture, and authenticity.
What Makes This Tequila Special
- 100% Blue Weber agave
- Traditional tahona-crushed production
- Crafted at NOM 1493
- Open-air fermentation & copper pot distillationAged ~18 months in American oak
- One of the most respected Añejo tequilas worldwide
How to Enjoy
Best enjoyed neat in a wide-bowled glass to appreciate its texture and complexity. A few drops of water can reveal additional citrus and savoury notes. This is a true sipping tequila, best taken slowly.