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Fortaleza Añejo Tequila
Tequila Añejo — Tequila Valley, Jalisco, Mexico
Reviewed
June 25, 2020 (edited July 1, 2021)
This smells quite sour and minty with some other slight hints of caramel and a more substantial wood element. There isn't a huge amount of age apparent here. The palate is sweeter than expected with some of that Fortaleza smoke and vegetal flavor mixed with green olive, pineapple, and caramel (stewed agave). The finish is delightful in that it is sufficiently sweet. The balance is very good and this is wonderful in how quintessential of a tequila it is. The mint comes through on the palate a little and it is definitely a little bit in the spearmint vein but it isn't too bad. The Fortaleza umami makes it through. I with that there were a bit more complexity to tie everything together, specifically in the area of depth of flavor over time, but as it is the flavor is very good. I would happily sip this. It has some spiciness for sure, but although it is strong, it is not overwhelming. Some mineral does come in, but it is well under control. This isn't an all-time favorite drink, but it is very well executed. The green olive masks any alcohol too. From any angle, this is an interesting drink. It's a bit mild, but it's quite good in how it has interesting flavors that avoid common pitfalls of grossness.
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