The Story
The Fortaleza Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo Collection brings together all three aged expressions from one of Mexico's most respected traditional tequila producers — a complete flight showing how Fortaleza's 100% Blue Weber agave evolves across the three aging stages.
Fortaleza is produced at La Fortaleza distillery in Tequila, Jalisco — one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in Mexico, founded by the Sauza family in the 1870s. The distillery uses a 1.5-ton tahona stone wheel to crush roasted agave, a process largely abandoned by industrial producers. Every expression is additive-free and produced in small batches using traditional methods.
What's Included
Fortaleza Blanco 750ml — Unaged, bottled directly after distillation. The purest expression of the agave and the tahona process — fresh agave, citrus, and white pepper with a silky, creamy texture. Fortaleza Reposado 750ml — Rested in American white oak for approximately 6 months. The blanco character with added vanilla, caramel, and gentle wood spice. Fortaleza Añejo 750ml — Aged 18 months in small American white oak barrels. Rich, complex, and deeply integrated — dark caramel, chocolate, and warm spice over the agave base.
Browse the full tequila collection at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Fortaleza different from other tequilas?
Fortaleza uses a 1.5-ton tahona stone wheel to crush roasted agave — a traditional method that extracts more fiber character and produces a rounder, creamier texture than modern roller mills. Combined with small-batch production, copper pot stills, and additive-free production, Fortaleza is considered one of the most authentic traditionally produced tequilas available.
Description
The Fortaleza Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo Collection brings together all three aged expressions from one of Mexico's most respected traditional tequila producers — a complete flight showing how Fortaleza's 100% Blue Weber agave evolves across the three aging stages.
Fortaleza is produced at La Fortaleza distillery in Tequila, Jalisco — one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in Mexico, founded by the Sauza family in the 1870s. The distillery uses a 1.5-ton tahona stone wheel to crush roasted agave, a process largely abandoned by industrial producers. Every expression is additive-free and produced in small batches using traditional methods.
What's Included
Fortaleza Blanco 750ml — Unaged, bottled directly after distillation. The purest expression of the agave and the tahona process — fresh agave, citrus, and white pepper with a silky, creamy texture. Fortaleza Reposado 750ml — Rested in American white oak for approximately 6 months. The blanco character with added vanilla, caramel, and gentle wood spice. Fortaleza Añejo 750ml — Aged 18 months in small American white oak barrels. Rich, complex, and deeply integrated — dark caramel, chocolate, and warm spice over the agave base.
Browse the full tequila collection at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Fortaleza different from other tequilas?
Fortaleza uses a 1.5-ton tahona stone wheel to crush roasted agave — a traditional method that extracts more fiber character and produces a rounder, creamier texture than modern roller mills. Combined with small-batch production, copper pot stills, and additive-free production, Fortaleza is considered one of the most authentic traditionally produced tequilas available.
