Fortaleza Anejo Tequila

Fortaleza Añejo Tequila (700mL) — 100% Stone-Crushed Agave | Tahona Tequila Aged in American Oak | NOM 1493

Experience the richest expression in Fortaleza’s traditional core lineup with Fortaleza Añejo Tequila, handcrafted at Destilería La Fortaleza (NOM 1493) in the historic Tequila Valley of Jalisco, Mexico.

Fortaleza is celebrated for making tequila using traditional methods rather than modern shortcuts. Mature agave from the Tequila Valley is slowly cooked in traditional stone and brick ovens before being crushed entirely with a massive stone tahona wheel. The extracted agave juice is fermented in open-air wooden tanks and then double distilled in traditional copper pot stills, preserving the deep cooked-agave character at the heart of Fortaleza.

For the Añejo expression, the tequila is matured for approximately 18 months in American oak barrels, allowing the spirit to develop additional richness and complexity without losing its distinctive agave character. The oak introduces layers of caramel, vanilla, butterscotch, toffee, dried fruit, spice, and roasted nuts while the traditional production methods remain clearly evident in every sip.

Bottled at 40% ABV (80 Proof), Fortaleza Añejo is rich, full-bodied, and famously oily in texture. Its combination of mature cooked agave and restrained barrel influence makes it an outstanding sipping tequila for enthusiasts who want an aged expression that still tastes unmistakably of agave.

Available Variants:

• Single Bottle (700mL)
• 3 Pack (3x700mL)

Product Details

• Type: Añejo Tequila
• Producer: Tequila Fortaleza
• Distillery: Destilería La Fortaleza
• NOM: 1493
• Country: Mexico
• Region: Tequila Valley, Jalisco
• Bottle Size: 700mL
• Agave: 100% Agave
• Agave Source: Tequila Valley
• Agave Maturity: At Least 8 Years Before Harvest
• Cooking: Traditional Stone / Brick Ovens
• Extraction: 100% Stone Tahona Crushed
• Fermentation: Open-Air Fermentation in Wooden Tanks
• Distillation: Double Distilled
• Stills: Traditional Copper Pot Stills
• Water Source: Natural Spring Water from the Tequila Valley
• Aging: Approximately 18 Months
• Barrels: American Oak
• ABV: 40%
• Proof: 80 Proof
• Bottle: Traditionally Hand-Blown in Mexico
• Character: Cooked Agave, Caramel, Vanilla, Butterscotch, Toffee, Citrus, Hazelnut & Baking Spice

How to Enjoy

Fortaleza Añejo is built for slow sipping, allowing its traditional agave character and extended oak maturation to unfold gradually:

• Sip neat at room temperature
• Serve in a tequila tasting glass or Glencairn
• Allow 10–15 minutes in the glass for its aromas to fully develop
• Enjoy slightly chilled for a softer presentation
• Serve over one large cube if preferred
• Excellent in a premium Añejo Old Fashioned
• Try in a Tequila Sazerac for a sophisticated agave-driven variation
• Pair with carne asada or grilled steak
• Excellent alongside mole or slow-roasted meats
• Pair with roasted almonds or hazelnuts
• Enjoy with aged cheeses
• Pair with dark chocolate or chocolate-covered almonds
• Excellent alongside flan, crème brûlée, or caramel desserts
• Ideal as an after-dinner sipping tequila

Why You'll Love It

• Made from 100% agave
• Produced at historic NOM 1493
• Agave sourced from the Tequila Valley
• Agave plants mature for at least eight years before harvest
• Slowly cooked in traditional stone and brick ovens
• Crushed entirely with a traditional stone tahona
• Open-air fermented in wooden tanks
• Double distilled in copper pot stills
• Uses natural spring water from the Tequila Valley
• Matured approximately 18 months in American oak
• Barrel maturation adds richness without hiding the agave
• Bottled at a classic 80 Proof
• Deep cooked-agave character remains at the center
• Caramel and butterscotch provide luxurious sweetness
• Vanilla and toffee add additional barrel complexity
• Citrus preserves freshness and balance
• Hazelnut contributes a distinctive roasted-nut character
• Rich, thick, and oily mouthfeel
• Hand-blown Mexican bottle reinforces its artisanal presentation
• Highly regarded among traditional tequila enthusiasts
• A benchmark Añejo for anyone exploring traditionally produced tequila