Description

Fortaleza Lot 100 Blanco is a milestone limited edition commemorating the 100th bottling run of Tequila Fortaleza Blanco since Guillermo Sauza IV first distilled the spirit — produced from ripe agave sourced from a single farm in Arandas, Jalisco, and distinctively copper-pot-distilled exactly to 40% ABV with no proofing down, making it one of the only tequilas in existence to be bottled directly at distillation proof without water addition.

The single-farm sourcing from Arandas and the no-proofing-down bottling are what make Lot 100 more than a commemorative expression. Arandas is in the Los Altos (highland) region of Jalisco — a different terroir from Fortaleza’s standard Tequila Valley lowland agave — producing agave with more mineral character and natural sweetness. The distillation-to-bottle-proof approach means every drop of what came off the copper pot still is in the bottle without dilution: the olive brine, honeyed roasted agave, fresh hay, and earthy peppery finish are presented at full character intensity.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Olive brine, honeyed roasted agave, and fresh mown hay — a distinctive aromatic profile reflecting both the single-farm sourcing and the no-proofing approach
• Palate: Bold and complex — roasted agave, honey, earth, and olive with more intensity than the standard Blanco at the same proof
• Finish: Strong and earthy with persistent black pepper and a dry agave close

Specs

• Distillery: Fortaleza (NOM 1493), Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico
• Agave: 100% Blue Weber, single farm, Arandas, Jalisco
• Style: Blanco (unaged), Limited Edition
• Cooking: Stone/brick oven
• Crushing: 100% tahona stone wheel
• Distillation: Copper pot stills, bottled at distillation proof (no water addition)
• ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
• Size: 750ml