A rare annual release from one of Jalisco's most celebrated distilleries, the Fortaleza Reposado Winter Blend 2021 marries the brand's signature cooked agave character with the unexpected richness of Marsala wine barrels for a truly distinctive pour.

Crafted under the guidance of Master Distiller Guillermo Sauza at NOM 1493 in the Tequila region of Jalisco, this limited release reposado is a blend of used American Oak and French Oak barrels that previously held Marsala wine. Made from 100% agave and verified additive free by Tequila Matchmaker, it arrives in a hand-blown glass bottle that reflects the artisanal care behind every batch.

• Nose: Cooked agave, sweet creamed butter, cinnamon bark, and dried fruits.
• Palate: The proof announces itself with forward cinnamon spice, softening into cracked pepper before yielding to the cooked agave and fruit character Fortaleza is known for.
• Finish: The Marsala barrels reveal themselves as faint dried plums, honey, and freshly baked dough that lingers before fading into a herbal, spirit-forward close.

The Winter Blend's layered spice and dried fruit profile makes it a compelling choice for a classic Old Fashioned or a Oaxacan-inspired Boulevardier, though it rewards equally those who enjoy it neat.

Best enjoyed neat or over a single large ice cube to let the barrel complexity unfold. Made from 100% Blue Weber agave in the Tequila region of Jalisco, this is a limited release that sells out each year without exception.