A collector's dream from the highlands of Jalisco, the Fortaleza Reposado Winter Blend 2022 is a limited annual release that marries two distinct barrel philosophies into one remarkably layered tequila.

Master Distiller Guillermo Sauza crafts this expression at NOM 1493 in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, blending reposado aged in used American Oak barrels with reposado finished in French Oak casks that previously held Marsala wine. The result is a 100% agave tequila that is verified additive free by Tequila Matchmaker, bottled by hand in mouth-blown glass that reflects the artisanal spirit of the Fortaleza legacy.

• Nose: Warm baking spice, dried fruit, and a whisper of sweet oak with hints of the Marsala influence coming through as raisin and fig.
• Palate: Rich and silky with cooked agave at the core, layered with vanilla, toffee, and a subtle wine-like complexity from the Marsala casks.
• Finish: Long and warming with lingering oak, dried fruit, and a clean agave sweetness that invites the next sip.

The depth and warmth of this Fortaleza reposado make it an exceptional choice for a classic Tequila Old Fashioned or a refined Oaxacan-style cocktail where its barrel complexity can truly shine.

Best enjoyed neat or over a single large ice cube to appreciate its full complexity. Produced from 100% blue agave in Tequila, Jalisco. Once this limited release is gone, it is gone for good.