Review #641; Tequila #5: Fortaleza Reposado Spec’s Single Barrel

This is a single barrel offering from Tequila producer Fortaleza, one of 6 released in the US this year. This particular barrel was chosen by Specs, aged in used American Oak for just shy of 7 months before being bottled.

ABV: 43.5%

Nose: Vegetal, Brine, Green Apple, Raspberry, Black pepper, faint vanilla,

Palate: Lighter oily mouthfeel. Fruits open up, Green Apple, Raspberry, slight tart blueberry, brine, green vegetalness, black pepper, vanilla

Finish: Medium length finish. Pop of Floralness, Vegetalness, Raspberry, Green Apple, Brine, and black pepper.

Rating: 7/10

This is a delicious tequila. It’s complex, well balanced and packed full of flavors. The ageing seems to have brought a nice touch of oak and barrel to the flavor without overpowering the base agave spirit. Nice fruits, brine, and spices round together a delicious experience.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect