{"product_id":"fortaleza-reposado-2025-winter-blend-tequila-750ml","title":"Fortaleza Reposado 2025 Winter Blend Tequila 750mL","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFortaleza Reposado 2025 Winter Blend Tequila 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly sought-after \u003cstrong\u003elimited-edition Reposado Tequila\u003c\/strong\u003e from Fortaleza, produced at \u003cstrong\u003eDestilería La Fortaleza (NOM 1493)\u003c\/strong\u003e in Tequila, Jalisco. The 2025 Winter Blend combines Fortaleza’s traditional Reposado aged in used American whiskey barrels with tequila matured separately in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak casks previously used for Passito di Caluso and Madeira wines\u003c\/strong\u003e. The French oak components are blended together before being married with the American oak-aged Reposado, creating one of the most layered expressions in the annual Winter Blend series. Bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e46% ABV (92 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2025 release maintains Fortaleza’s distinctive cooked-agave character while adding rich dried fruit, honey, spice, and wine-cask complexity.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFortaleza Winter Blend 2025 opens with aromas of cooked agave, caramel, dried apricot, citrus peel, honey, and gentle baking spice. The palate develops layers of golden raisin, sweet agave, honey, caramel, white pepper, dried fruit, and toasted oak, with the Passito and Madeira casks contributing additional richness and depth. The finish is \u003cstrong\u003elong, textured, and warming\u003c\/strong\u003e, with lingering agave sweetness, dried fruit, spice, and mellow oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooked agave, dried apricot, caramel, honey, citrus peel, baking spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden raisin, sweet agave, honey, dried fruit, caramel, white pepper, toasted oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and complex with dried fruit, agave sweetness, gentle spice, and lingering oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What is Fortaleza Reposado 2025 Winter Blend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong\u003elimited annual Reposado Tequila\u003c\/strong\u003e that combines Fortaleza Reposado with tequila matured in specially selected wine-seasoned French oak casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What proof is Fortaleza Winter Blend 2025?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 2025 Winter Blend is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e46% ABV, or 92 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What barrels are used for Fortaleza Winter Blend 2025?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe blend combines Reposado aged in \u003cstrong\u003eused American whiskey barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e with tequila matured in French oak casks previously used for \u003cstrong\u003ePassito di Caluso and Madeira wines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How is Fortaleza Tequila produced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFortaleza uses traditional methods including \u003cstrong\u003ebrick-oven cooking, tahona extraction, open-air fermentation in wooden vats, and double distillation in copper pot stills\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is Fortaleza Winter Blend 2025 a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. Winter Blend is a \u003cstrong\u003elimited annual Fortaleza release\u003c\/strong\u003e, with each edition showcasing a distinctive barrel-aging approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What does Fortaleza Winter Blend 2025 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt combines Fortaleza’s signature \u003cstrong\u003ecooked agave\u003c\/strong\u003e with dried apricot, golden raisin, honey, caramel, citrus, white pepper, baking spice, and toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fortaleza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44650001662055,"sku":null,"price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Fortaleza_Reposado_2025_Winter_Blend_Tequila_750mL.webp?v=1789705644","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/fortaleza-reposado-2025-winter-blend-tequila-750ml","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}