Fortaleza is aged in used American oak barrels. These barrels are re-chipped and re-charred and bring a great deal of depth and complexity to Fortaleza Reposado and Aejo tequilas. Fortaleza Reposado rests in barrels for 7 months, and Fortaleza Aejo remains for 2 years before it is bottled.
But it's popular because it uses traditional production methods to the extreme (from tohona wheel to handmade bottle) and has a crowd-pleasing flavor profile.
The brand has garnered a cult-like following not only for its quality but also for its transparency and dedication to tradition. Every bottle is made with the same care that has defined the Sauza family for generations. Beyond its meticulous production, Fortaleza's rise in popularity is also tied to its taste.
Bars, restaurants and retailers in the USA can get Tequila Fortaleza from the following distributors: ARIZONA. Young's Market (Tustin, AZ) ... CALIFORNIA. Wine Warehouse (Los Angeles & Richmond, CA) ... COLORADO. Chips Distributing (Denver, CO) ... CONNECTICUT. Winebow (Wallingford, CT) ... DELAWARE. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. FLORIDA. GEORGIA.
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Tequila Los Abuelos is the same tequila distillery and the exact same tequila that is sold as Tequila Fortaleza in the United States. Tequila Los Abuelos is just the Mexican branding that can not be sold in the US because of copyright issues.