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Fortaleza Still Strength Blanco Tequila

$349.00

$319.00

100% Blue Weber Agave | Tequila Valley (El Valle), Jalisco | ~46% ABV

Fortaleza Still Strength Blanco is a traditionally crafted, high-proof Blanco tequila bottled directly at near-distillation strength (typically around 46% ABV). Produced in the Tequila Valley (El Valle), Jalisco, this expression is made from 100% Blue Weber agave and showcases intense agave character, texture, and mineral depth.

Uncut and uncompromised, Fortaleza Still Strength is designed for serious agave enthusiasts, collectors, and bartenders who want maximum flavour concentration and authenticity.

Perfect for those seeking raw agave intensity with historic production integrity.

The Distillery

Produced by Tequila Fortaleza at Los Abuelos Distillery (NOM 1493), Fortaleza is one of Mexico’s most respected traditional tequila producers.

Owned by the Sauza family (5th generation), Los Abuelos is renowned for preserving old-world techniques including stone tahona extraction, open fermentation, and copper pot distillation. The distillery focuses on small-batch, additive-free tequila that reflects valley terroir and historic craftsmanship.

Why We Recommend It

At Tequila Brothers, we recommend Fortaleza Still Strength for customers who want maximum agave expression without dilution or manipulation.

This is not a softened commercial blanco. Instead, it delivers:

  • Bottled near still strength (~46% ABV)
  • Full tahona-driven texture
  • Classic valley minerality and savoury edge
  • 100% additive-free production

If you love Ocho Plata or Cascahuin 48% but want deeper texture from tahona extraction, this is a benchmark bottle.

Production & Craftsmanship

Fortaleza Still Strength is made using fully traditional methods rarely seen at scale.

  • Agave: 100% Blue Weber agave, harvested at full maturity
  • Cooking: Traditional brick ovens (hornos)
  • Extraction: 100% Tahona stone wheel
  • Fermentation: Open-air fermentation in wooden tanks
  • Distillation: Double distilled
  • Still: Copper pot stills
  • Additives: Additive-free
  • Bottling Strength: ~46% ABV (varies slightly by batch)
  • Aging: Unaged (Blanco)

Tahona extraction preserves agave fibres during crushing, resulting in richer mouthfeel and deeper flavour.

Tasting Notes

 

What Makes This Tequila Special

  • 100% Blue Weber agave

  • 100% Tahona extraction

  • Crafted at NOM 1493

  • Bottled at still strength (~46%)

  • Open-air fermentation

  • One of the most respected traditional blancos in the world

How to Enjoy

Best enjoyed neat in a wide-bowled glass to explore its full aromatic range. A few drops of water can unlock additional citrus and herbal layers. Also exceptional in a Tommy’s Margarita or spirit-forward tequila cocktails where structure is essential.

Product Details

  • Category: Tequila
  • Style: Blanco (Still Strength / High Proof)
  • Region: Tequila Valley (El Valle), Jalisco
  • Distillery: Los Abuelos Distillery
  • NOM: 1493
  • Agave: 100% Blue Weber
  • ABV: 46% 
  • Bottle Size: 700ml 
  • Country: Mexico
Tasting Notes

Nose: Intense aromas of roasted agave, citrus oil, olive brine, white pepper, and earthy mineral tones.

Palate: Full-bodied and textured, delivering sweet agave nectar, lime zest, cracked pepper, savoury herbal notes, and distinctive valley minerality.

Finish: Long, warming, and structured with lingering agave sweetness, pepper spice, and mineral dryness, fading powerful and clean.

Facts Sheets

TEQUILA: Blanco (Still Strength / High Proof)
AGAVE TYPE :Tequilana Weber ,
AGAVE REGION : Jalisco (Tequila Valley) ,
REGION : Jalisco (Los Valles) ,
COOKING : Stone/Brick Ovens ,
EXTRACTION : Tahona ,
WATER SOURCE : Deep well water ,
FERMENTATION : Wood fermentation tanks, 100% agave, Open-air fermentation, Fermentation without fibers ,
DISTILLATION : 2x distilled ,
STILL : Copper Pot ,
AGING : American White Oak barrels, Used barrels, Bourbon barrels ,
ABV: 40%
Size: 700ml