Fortaleza Anejo Tequila, 70 cl

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La nariz recuerda a un whisky dulce, lleno de caramelo y vainilla pero con un toque de agave tostado. In Spanish, the name Fortaleza directly translates to strength or fortitude. The brand’s moniker was inspired by the property’s original distillery. Destileria La Fortaleza was named by Guillermo’s grandfather, Don Javier. The Distillery Tour Is Highly Recommended The fermentation length, temperature and yeast affect the development of flavor compounds or congeners that produce a specific tequila style. Some producers add piña fibers called bagasse to the fermentation vessel to enhance the complexity of the spirit. Regulations demand that tequila be double-distilled in pot stills, or produced with a continuous still that has at least two columns.

Its pleasant heat and combination of flavors make it an exceptional choice for bourbon drinkers looking to explore agave spirits.From the outset, Don Cenobio established himself as a trailblazer in the tequila industry, although in 1873, it wasn’t much of an industry yet outside of Jalisco. It’s widely recorded that Cenobio was the first distiller of “Mezcal de Tequila” to export to the United States. Through the process, he was also at the center of shortening the name to just Tequila. Fortaleza Helped Establish Tequila’s Identity Fortaleza Añejo is one of the top Añejo Tequilas available in the market, offering a tremendously balanced taste with a satisfying finish. Fortaleza crafts Tequila using traditional methods such as cooking the agaves in stone ovens, extracting the juice from the agave using a 2-ton tahona stone, and fermenting them in the open air without the use of yeasts. In 2000, when the family business was in the beginning stages of being resurrected, Fortaleza went under the name “Los Abuelos,” meaning “The Grandfathers.” It was a way of paying homage to the traditional methods used by previous generations to make tequila. Unfortunately, the company ran into a trademark issue in the United States. Ron Abuelo Rum was already established and prevented Los Abuelos from selling tequila using the near-identical name. That’s when Tequila Fortaleza was born for use in the international marketplace. Fortaleza Has a Direct Translation

Finish: A nice, LONG finish that lingers on and reminds you how good it is. The tongue tingles from the pepper and slight alcohol heat. Der Fortaleza Añejo ist ein geschätzter Genuss für jeden Tequila-Liebhaber. Geschichte und Herstellung Here, I’m not just sharing opinions; I’m weaving tales from the rich tapestry of my experiences over these three decades. Fortaleza Tequila Añejo rests in oak barrels for two to three years before being bottled by hand. It has notes of oak, vanilla and honey, along with hints of caramel and citrus, and earned the "Best of the Best Añejo Tequila"Medal at the 2012 Tequila.net awards.Difícil encontrar algo mejor que esto, lo que lo convierte en uno de los mejores tequilas añejos del mercado. Este es un gran trago bueno para los bebedores de todos los niveles y especialmente para los aficionados al whisky, ya que hay notas de cata que les resultarán familiares. El final perdura, con un calor agradable que calienta el pecho, con más agave azul, un toque de piña, caramelo y roble. Like wine and other unique spirits, tequila is produced according to regulations that govern its appellation of origin. Tequila may only be made in the state of Jalisco, which includes the town of Tequila, and parts of the surrounding states of Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit and Tamaulipas. It must be made from blue agave and in accordance with additional rules for ingredients and aging. Spirits made using other agave species or elsewhere in Mexico are classified as mezcal.

The blue agave plant can reach eight feet in height and matures at around six years old. Sugars collect in the core of the plant, the piña. Producers chop up the piñas and cook them in large ovens, then press the juices from the cooked pieces and ferment them with yeast.Fortalezawird von einem der großen Familiennamen in der Geschichte des Tequilas hergestellt. Fortaleza ist einer der wenigen traditionell hergestellten Tequilas, die noch nach dem Tahona-Verfahren hergestellt werden, um die Agaven nach dem Rösten zu mahlen. Derzeit gibt es nur noch wenige Hersteller auf dem Markt, die dies (glaubhaft und transparent dokumentiert) tun. Viele sind jedoch Mischungen aus Tahona und maschinell gemahlener Agave, da der Zeit- und Arbeitsaufwand für die Herstellung extrem hoch ist. Das Ergebnis des Produktionsprozesses bedeutet, dass jede nummerierte Flasche ein Unikat ist. When sipped, the balanced flavor profile includes notes of agave, olive, butterscotch, vanilla, oak, and minerals.