Fortaleza Tequila Anejo

This is a very unique anejo. Aged well, but still retains many of the qualities of the very good blanco version from this Fortaleza line.

Aroma: A TON of agave nose along with a soft vanilla scent, floral notes and some fruit.
Initial Taste: Very smooth agave and a buttery hint as well.
Body: The complexities come out nicely. Wood, pepper and caramel notes compliment the strong agave taste. However, the aging keeps it mild and smooth with only a little bit of heat from the alcohol.
Finish: A nice, LONG finish that lingers on and reminds you how good it is. The tongue tingles from the pepper and slight alcohol heat.

This is a really nice tequila. Is it my favorite in the price range...nope. Despite being someone who more often prefers rested tequilas, I actually think that the blanco is the strongest in this line. The bottle is nice, the cork is one of the finest you'll see. But for $60-70, I like the other options out there better. Still, if you have the means you should definitely go out and try this juice.

Bought 5/1/10, paid $70 online. Everyone has seen this Anejo on the shelf and maybe passed on it. The bottle is unremarkable at best, goofy stickers with a nice cork top. In spite of the so so bottle, the contents are stunning! Sampled from a 6 oz shot glass, color is straw, leaves very fast legs that gather quickly into tiny tears. The nose hits you right when you open the bottle, very sweet agave, almost no trace of alcohol at all. Let it settle in the glass for a bit, this tequila will come alive as it warms and works in the glass, revealing a more complex character. There is floral, vanilla, caramel with traces of pepper, oak and spice. Medium to thin mouth feel, not an Anejo that needs to settle, just put it down, very smooth with a slight heated finish and no tongue residue at all save the slight alcohol numbing. Very pleasant, it wont kick you in the pants like some but this is a keeper. Its not cheap but well worth the $. The bottle is a liability IMHO. Fortaleza Anejo is going on the top shelf.