Fortaleza Anejo Tequila, 70 cl

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Producers continued making mezcal with Mexico’s many agave species, but it became clear that one particular plant delivered the best spirits. In 1902, Alsace-born botanist Frédéric Albert Constantin Weber classified this species as Agave tequilana Weber azul, or Weber blue agave. Fortaleza Añejo Tequila - 100% estate grown Blue Agave Tequilana Weber, aged in wood oak barrels for 2-3 years. Our Añejo label contains a drawing, which is a view of our estate.

The insights I’ve gained aren’t just from books or hearsay; they are the result of hands-on experience, countless tastings, and an enduring passion for these spirits.Si deseas enfriarlo un poco, use cubos de hielo grandes para evitar la dilución o use un juego de piedras de whisky. Tequila’s production standards haven’t always been set in stone. Don Cenobio was the first to implement the use of steam to cook the blue agave. Previous to this, the agave was cooked in earthen pits, similar to how mezcal is made. Tequila’s Protected Origin Has Fortaleza to Thank My journey has seen me as an owner of sophisticated bars and renowned liquor shops, and even as a Mezcal distiller, honing the craft from scratch. Añejo translates to aged or matured tequila, and [said] aging is done in oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months, which imparts a lot of flavors to the spirit,” says Suyash Pande, head bartender at New York’s Baar Baar. Pande finds that añejo tequilas tend to be smoother than their counterparts, thanks to their one to three years of barrel aging. Tequila may be bottled without maturation or aged in oak barrels. The length of aging determines how it is labeled: Colorless blanco or silver tequila is aged fewer than two months in oak; reposado between two and 12 months; añejo for more than one year. Extra añejo is a category added in 2006 that includes tequila aged at least three years in oak vats under 600 liters. Generally, the longer tequila ages in oak, the smoother and more full-bodied it becomes.

En boca se siente mantecoso y suave, con sabor a agave azul, vainilla, caramelo, una rica nota de especias para hornear y madera. This blue agave juice may make a 100 percent agave spirit, or the producer may add up to 49 percent non-agave sugars, such as sugar cane or corn sugars, to make a “mixto” or “regular” tequila.

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Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or just dipping your toes into this world, I invite you to join me as we explore the fascinating realm of these legendary spirits. El final perdura, con un calor agradable que calienta el pecho, con más agave azul, un toque de piña, caramelo y roble. En nariz se obtienen notas de caramelo, vainilla y roble similares al whiskey bourbon junto con agave tostado. Karamell-, Vanille-, Butterscotch- und Kochagavenaromen springen in diesem hochgelobten und perfekt gereiften Añejo praktisch aus dem Glas. Dieser Tequila ist so reichhaltig und komplex, dass manche Leute sogar Ananas, Pfirsich, Orangenblüten, Muskatnuss und Rosinen in der Nase wahrnehmen können. Steve Reynolds, co-founder of Penta Tequila, agrees. “An añejo, for me, needs to have spice, mouthfeel and layers of character [that] you can only get with time and age in a barrel," he says. "There is a balance to the wood and toast for me that makes all things sing.”

Spain lifted the ban for good in 1792, and in 1795 gave a license for the production of tequila to Jose María Guadalupe de Cuervo, maker of what is now the world’s best-selling tequila, Jose Cuervo. Don Julio 1942 comienza con un toque de vainilla en la nariz, seguido de caramelo, agave tostado y un poco de roble. En el paladar, G4 se siente mantecoso y un poco cálido en el primer sorbo, pero se suaviza con un rico sabor a agave, junto con vainilla y una llovizna de pimienta negra.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 Each bottle of Fortaleza Tequila is hand-blown in Tonala, Mexico, by artisan glassmakers and topped with with a handmade cap designed to resemble the heart of the agave plant. A darling of bartenders and industry professionals across the country, Tequila Fortaleza offers a traditional portfolio made using ancestral methods, ranging from affordable blanco to añejo that has been aged between 18 and 24 months. Using a boiler from 1903 and copper stills from the 1940s, Fortaleza encompasses generations of skill and technique to express pure and authentic agave-flavored tequila. We’re fans at VinePair as well, having placed Fortaleza Blanco on the lists of 50 Top Spirits of 2020 and The 30 Best Tequilas for Every Budget. Its pleasant heat and combination of flavors make it an exceptional choice for bourbon drinkers looking to explore agave spirits. G4 Añejo no es tan famoso como Don Julio o Patrón, pero está elaborado por Carlos Camarena, quien bien podría ser el mejor destilador de tequila de México.