Fortaleza Blanco Tequila (70cl, 40%)

Fortaleza Blanco is an unaged tequila made from 100% blue Weber agave from the Tequila Valley in Jalisco. After distillation it rests in stainless steel tanks until bottling, with spring water used to bring it to 40%. The agaves are cooked for more than 30 hours in a brick oven, then crushed with a tahona stone wheel for about five to six hours. The must ferments for around three and a half days in wooden vats and is distilled twice in copper stills. The glass bottles are individually hand-blown. On the nose, cooked agave and citrus peel meet butter, olive brine and black pepper, with herbal notes. The palate combines citrus fruits and lime with vanilla, basil and olive, with a creamy, silky texture and pronounced herbal character. The long, savoury finish leaves mineral impressions, spice and citrus notes.