Fortaleza Tequila Blanco Still Strength
Fortaleza Tequila Blanco Still Strength
Fortaleza Tequila Blanco Still Strength is an artisanal masterpiece that embodies the authentic, unadulterated character of Tequila Valley agave. Crafted with utmost care at NOM 1493, this tequila’s traditional production process—cooking in stone/brick ovens, crushing with a stone tahona, open-air fermentation in wooden tanks, and distillation in small copper pot stills—contributes to its distinctive profile. Bottled at a robust 92 proof (46% ABV) directly from the still, this expression preserves its natural intensity and depth, honoring the legacy of tequila-making in Jalisco, Mexico. The hand-blown Mexican glass bottle completes its artisanal aesthetic.
Tasting Notes
Shipping
We will work quickly to ship your order as soon as possible. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information. Delivery times vary depending on your location.
Manufacturing
Our products are manufactured both locally and globally. We carefully select our manufacturing partners to ensure our products are high quality and a fair value.
Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is a blanco for the friend who already knows their agave and appreciates how it is made. Everything about it points to tradition: the agave is cooked in stone and brick ovens, crushed with a stone tahona, fermented open-air in wooden tanks and distilled in small copper pot stills at NOM 1493 in Jalisco, then bottled at 92 proof straight from the still. In the glass, expect ripe cooked agave, green olive, fresh-cut grass and a mineral edge, followed by a full, buttery palate laced with black pepper and a long, earthy, warming finish. It drinks as a richer, more rustic take on blanco, so it rewards slow, attentive sipping. The hand-blown Mexican glass bottle makes it feel considered before it is even opened, a fitting gift for a milestone birthday, a promotion or a host who loves serious sipping tequila. Suggest pouring it neat in a copita, with a splash of water to open the aromas.
Pairs well with
- Fresh seafood ceviche — The bright citrus of ceviche complements the tequila's peppery, mineral and vegetal notes.
- Orange slices with cinnamon — Sweet citrus and warm spice play off the cooked agave sweetness and black pepper finish.
- Promotion celebration gift — Its bold, earthy depth and hand-blown bottle make a toast to a big career step feel personal and considered.
Questions about this bottle
What does "Still Strength" mean for this tequila?
It is bottled directly from the still at 92 proof (46% ABV). Bottling at that strength preserves the tequila's natural intensity and depth, giving a fuller, richer and more rustic take on the classic blanco.
What does Fortaleza Blanco Still Strength taste like?
The nose shows ripe agave, fruit, green olive, fresh-cut grass and minerality. The full-bodied palate layers enhanced agave sweetness with butter, green olive, earthy tones, black pepper and a refreshing vegetal edge. The finish is long, warming, earthy and peppery.
How is it made?
It is made from 100% blue weber agave at NOM 1493 in Jalisco by Destiladora del Valle de Tequila. The agave is cooked in stone and brick ovens, crushed with a stone tahona, fermented open-air in wooden tanks and distilled in small copper pot stills. It is unaged.
How should the recipient drink it?
Neat or with a splash of water to open up its aromas, at room temperature in a tulip glass or a traditional copita. An orange slice dipped in cinnamon makes a classic citrus-forward accompaniment.
