{"product_id":"fortaleza-anejo-tequila-700ml","title":"Fortaleza Anejo Tequila","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFortaleza Añejo Tequila (700mL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — 100% Stone-Crushed Agave | Tahona Tequila Aged in American Oak | NOM 1493\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience the richest expression in Fortaleza’s traditional core lineup with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFortaleza Añejo Tequila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, handcrafted at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDestilería La Fortaleza (NOM 1493)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the historic Tequila Valley of Jalisco, Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFortaleza is celebrated for making tequila using traditional methods rather than modern shortcuts. Mature agave from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTequila Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is slowly cooked in traditional stone and brick ovens before being crushed entirely with a massive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estone tahona wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The extracted agave juice is fermented in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopen-air wooden tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and then \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edouble distilled in traditional copper pot stills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving the deep cooked-agave character at the heart of Fortaleza.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the Añejo expression, the tequila is matured for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 months in American oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40% ABV (80 Proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Variants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle Bottle (700mL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Pack (3x700mL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Añejo Tequila\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tequila Fortaleza\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Destilería La Fortaleza\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1493\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tequila Valley, Jalisco\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 700mL\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgave:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Agave\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgave Source:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tequila Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgave Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At Least 8 Years Before Harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Stone \/ Brick Ovens\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtraction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Stone Tahona Crushed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open-Air Fermentation in Wooden Tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double Distilled\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStills:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Copper Pot Stills\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Source:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Spring Water from the Tequila Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 18 Months\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e American Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProof:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 80 Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditionally Hand-Blown in Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cooked Agave, Caramel, Vanilla, Butterscotch, Toffee, Citrus, Hazelnut \u0026amp; Baking Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFortaleza Añejo is built for slow sipping, allowing its traditional agave character and extended oak maturation to unfold gradually:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSip neat at room temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe in a tequila tasting glass or Glencairn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow 10–15 minutes in the glass for its aromas to fully develop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy slightly chilled for a softer presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe over one large cube if preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent in a premium Añejo Old Fashioned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry in a Tequila Sazerac for a sophisticated agave-driven variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with carne asada or grilled steak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent alongside mole or slow-roasted meats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with roasted almonds or hazelnuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy with aged cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair with dark chocolate or chocolate-covered almonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent alongside flan, crème brûlée, or caramel desserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal as an after-dinner 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