Made from blue agave sourced in the Tequila Valley, 100% estate grown and mixed with water from a natural spring in the same region, La Fortaleza’s Los Abuelos Tequila Reposado is regarded by many to be one of the best tequilas ever made. It is also bottled in hand-blown glass from Mexico.

This reposado is started with agave that is stone crushed before being cooked in stone-and-brick ovens using a copper pot to ensure it simmers in its own natural sugars. The fermentation process is done using open-air tanks made of wood, and then it is aged in American Oak barrels for anywhere from six to nine months before being double distilled. 

On the nose, Fortaleza Reposado shows hints of agave, butter, caramel, citrus and sage. However, these notes are just the first stage of a unique taste that is balanced, full of character and unlike any tequila you’ve tasted before. On the palate, apple, cinnamon, vanilla and earthy tones join the agave and citrus before leading into a delicate, long and rich finish that features an oily texture accented with a hint of spice. 

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