Lot 155 | very easy sipper. Subtle nose, vegetal palate. Little bit of sweetness on the finish. Not my favorite lote.

Lot 155 | Easy sipper, salty on the nose and nice sweet agave flavors with a note of vegetal

Lot 111 | Nice nose, palate and finish alright. Little bitterness on the finish. Not my favorite lote

Maybe the most drinkable tequila for people ive ever had. Will recommend to people as a "gateway drug" :) Aroma: very very clean fresh aroma. Earthy and vegetative: mushroom & mint. Licorice and pineapple. The smells are all over the place but blend into a smooth smell that is somewhat indistinct. Almost smells like the ocean which is really refreshing. Taste: unbelievably "smooth" for a tequila. Almost tastes low proof. Slightly sweeter than the nose and cantaloupe is the unique flavor i get here Mouthfeel: runny. Less body Finish: short finish. Maybe 10-20 seconds. Unbelievably short honestly. Baking spice and then leaves a hint of sweetness as if you had a drop of vanilla extract

Lot 154 | Nose: All the usual goodies. Green olives and white pepper. Dusty minerality. A hint of smoke. And of course agave dripping with sweetness. Flavor: Thick in the mouth, briney. Honeyed sweetness with a soft vanilla roundness lingering on the tongue. A bit of coconut? A kick of pepper. Finishes with agave, pepper heat and spice playing off each other with poise. This one is growing on me.

Lot 150 | Creamy earthy agave pepper with a sight bitter back end. Good stuff but not a standout lot like I hoped.

Lot 153 | Nose: Rich agave with hints of caramel. Minerals. Round spices, anise and green peppercorns in brine. Flavors: An extension of the aromas, with a velvety texture. Pepper heat ramps up slightly. Silky sweetness with the tiniest bit of almond/maple on the back palate fade. Finish: Given a little time, a wonderful finish evolves.

Lot 150 | Another line-drive up the middle by Fortaleza. Sweet agave w/ somewhat spicy cinnamon, followed by herbal nuances and lemon zestiness... I felt I had to let it breathe for a while. Glad I did! It evolved into a more complex blanco but falls a little short. Slight citrus popped up w/ cinnamon subduing its bit, and now showing its sweet side. I honestly preferred the lot 100 and 105, but this is a proper and worthy blanco!

Lot 150 | Nose: After a few minutes of gentle coaxing, the irresistible combo of cooking agaves, fermenting mosto and distillation aromas fills the senses. Remarkably sweet agave laced with subtle cinnamon, citrus and pepper. A faint undercurrent of hay, farm and wet earth. A touch of sweet, musty jackfruit. A subdued aroma profile…then… Flavor: Wham-bam! A creamy, silky sweetness explodes on the palate upon first sip - followed up with a backend kick in the butt of pepper and cinnamon. A kiss of olive brininess. The fruity sweetness takes on a thick, chewy texture, showing both sweet and savory personalities. Take your time letting this one hit its stride. And if you are lucky enough to find one - share it. *This one improves over subsequent tastings.

Lot 150 | Tasted at Agave Brothers event Very clean, bright, and slight olive brine

Lot 150 | This profile is packed with flavor! The cooked agave just explodes in your mouth along with notes of jamoncillo (creamy), minerality, earthy, subtle spiciness/citrus compared to other lots, caramelized fruits, silky, natural sweetness, some olive/briny at the end, with medium complexity body. People will love this!

Lot 142 | Nose: Sharp and crisp. Citrus, thyme and wet gravel. Spice. Flavors: Salinity and intense agave sweetness. A pepper backbone accompanied by cinnamon heat. Caramel/toffee notes on the back palate. Nice body and texture with a spicy medium length finish.

Lot 141 | Nose: Lime oils, minerals and mountain pine. Slightly sharp on the nose upon entry. Then rich fruit aromas emerge. A blend of banana, pineapple, lemon and orange. Lightly spicy. Flavor: Creamy, peppery agave. Less sharp than the aromas suggested. Nice spice balance. The profile is more sweet than savory. But a few herbal notes make a late appearance.

Aroma - well balanced, raw agave, nicely bright Flavor - felt full in mouth . . . not spicy but clean & crisp . . . hint of (green) apple Finish - good, slight heat at 1st . . . agave-forward, delicious, lingering agave . . . leaves wanting another

Lot 136 | Less briney than usual, more balanced and the sweetness from the agave is very present. I fear the value of these will continue to drop as price increases and availability becomes limited.

Lot 140 | Nose: Bright and crisp. Baking spice, citrus and gobs of agave. Light mossy earthiness. Flavor: Nice viscosity. Pepper and honeyed agave entrance. Spiciness mirrors the aromas, with the addition of anise. A skosh of saltiness. And my favorite olive note.

Lot 136 | Nose: Starts out subdued. Given a few minutes it takes on cinnamon, pepper and a tiny sulfur note. Followed up with a rosemary and oregano bouquet. Taste: Honeyed agave, sweet spices and spikes of peppery warmth. Silky. Mouthwatering salinity. Medium body. Pleasing balance and finesse to this one.

Lot 128 | Nose: Honey and pumpkin spice. Orange zest and lime oils. A spritz of minerals. Flavors: Pepper and lively baking spice. Thick and silky. A scintilla of salinity and a smidgen of licorice.

Lot 133 | Nose: Citrus, mineral, green pineapple, mint, thyme and spices. There’s a hard to identify umami note underpinning the profile. Flavor: Pepper warmth and tag along vanilla/cinnamon. Buttery, honey sweet agave. A touch of salinity. Finish: Fairly aggressive pepper finally integrates into a pleasing profile finish.

I've tried several Fortaleza blanco lotes and didn't rate them individually (wish I had), with the exception of lote 100, which is truly amazing! Overall, Fortlazea blanco is one of the best, most consistently well-made, well-balanced blancos with the flavor profiles u expect from a good blanco - agave, citrus, minerality, pepper, a little heat. Fortaleza never disappoints!

Lot 131 | Nose: Honey, spice, vanilla, fruit and freshly cooked agave. Flavor: Uber sweet agave. Silky and buttery. The spices carry through from the nosing, adding moderate pepper notes and anise. The pepper heats up as it opens up.

Lot 100 | This lot is really amazing! From start to finish you’ll be delighted #lot100

Lot 100 | Thankful to a Reddit friend for letting me try the Lote 100. This is very unique and surprisingly different from the standard blanco I’ve had. The nose is sweet, slightly floral with a little bit of that Fortaleza brine. Baking spices and a little bit of straw. Fruitier than the still strength I’ve been drinking lately. The nose very much translates in the palate, with the fruitiness and cooked agave coming through. It’s a gorgeous sweetness that comes through, with a plethora of beautiful flavors. Very good, but tragic that I have only a few sips left before it’s gone for good.

Lot 123 | Got 123-B as a gift from a friend, and my-oh-my is it outstanding. Simply excellent.

Lot 124 | Aroma: I pick up agave right off the bat… more than I usually get from Fortaleza. Green and vegetal. Hints of citrus… lime and lemon. Minerality and wet stone. Taste: this is more agave forward than other lots of had. It smacks you right in the face and I’m here for it. Brine and minerals. I get a hint of licorice that I really like. There’s a baking spice in there too. Almost like brown sugar or cinnamon. Finish: it goes on and on. Nice tingle that last and lasts. Just the right amount of bit. More baking spice and licorice on the finish. A tough of bitterness as it fades. Overall: for a brand that always delivers, this might be on of the best bottles I’ve had. For me it’s more agave forward than I’m used to and the baking spice, licorice favor is amazing. This is really as good as it gets.