Fortaleza Tequila Winter Blend 2024 Reposado

This limited-edition Reposado emerges from Fortaleza’s heritage yet surprises with seasonal depth. A portion begins as Still-Strength Blanco (46% ABV) aged through double four-month fills in ex-Cream Sherry French oak casks. Then that liquid is artfully blended with reposado aged in ex-American whiskey barrels (3-month & 10-month lots), culminating in a seamless 46.5% ABV expression. 

Stone-oven roasted agave, tahona crushing, open-air fermentation, copper pot distillation — Fortaleza applies every time-honored technique with purpose. 

The Winter Blend 2024 manifests the brand’s willingness to experiment while staying rooted in classic craftsmanship.

Its golden hue hints at the complexity inside. Layers of toasted oak, dried fruit, and subtle spice mingle over a base of warm cooked agave. A whisper of nutmeg, caramel, and cinnamon emerges, tempered by the richness of French oak and the backbone of American whiskey barrels.

It’s made to be sipped, not rushed. Quiet evenings, slow tasting, or quietly showing off behind the bar — this release invites you to slow the pace and reflect.

Nose: Vivid cooked agave greets you immediately, followed by vanilla, oak spice, hints of cinnamon, dried apricot, and a breath of buttered caramel.

Palate: Rich and layered. Roasted agave and golden raisins harmonize with nutmeg, dark chocolate, and toasted oak. Creamy texture underpins clean structural clarity.

Finish: Long, warming, and complex. Spiced oak, sweet agave, and savory echoes linger, shifting gently as the seconds fade.

Pair with spiced duck breast, glazed pork tenderloin, or mole negro — dishes with depth that echo the spirit’s warmth. Also works beautifully with dark chocolate desserts or nut-cream gelato, enhancing its subtle orchard fruit and oak tones.