The piñas are then slowly steam-cooked for 36 hours, powered by the distillery’s 115-year-old vintage boiler.

Don Cenobio was the first person to export ‘mezcal de tequila’ to the US, implement the use of steam to cook agaves instead of earthen pits which were used at the time and founded his distillery La Perseverancia in 1873! These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.Notes of caramel, vanilla, butterscotch and cooked agave jump from the glass while the palate is oily and textured with yet more carmel, toffee and citrus oils. Its a little known fact but if you have ever wondered why there is currently no Extra Anejo expression from Fortaleza it is because they used it experimentally as a blend with the Anejo batch 42-a and 43-a. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.

Our propietary matching algorithm uses nine different characteristics to find the best matches for you. Download the app today - it's free - and let the Tequila Matchmaker figure out your own flavor preferences. Their goal is to make the best Tequila they can, and to this day, we have not changed a single thing. Expected more wood/oak but pleasantly surprised that it was not overpowering with wood but really, really balanced with the agave and other aromas.Take your time when enjoying Fortaleza Tequila because they certainly put a lot of time and love into making it.

This is then rinsed to separate the pulp from the fibres, producing the sweet agave juices known as mosto. Little by little it became better known and bigger until it finally developed into a big empire and sold its products internationally. Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox! Destilería Fortaleza’s finest expression – a handcrafted añejo made with 100% stone crushed Blue Weber agave and aged for a minimum of 18 months in charred American white oak barrels, from the legendary tequila-making Sauza family.Fortaleza Anejo is full of caramel, vanilla and butterscotch aromas backed up with the smell of cooked agave. Nevertheless, today this company is back to tradition in its production and produces the highest quality and most delicious tequilas. Depending on how busy Royal Mail is, you’ll usually receive your physical vouchers in 2-3 working days. The long connection between the Royal Navy and rum can be traced back to 1655 and Vice-Admiral William Penn's expedition to the West Indies.