Really like the nose on this 2019. Agave and oak, notes of whiskey. Floral. On the palate this accentuates the whiskey. It maybe why many pick it as their favorite WB. I get dark chocolate and barrel spices. My expectations for this one were probably too high to reach. The price on the secondary led me to believe I would hear angels singing after tasting. I like it for certain but I’d spend my money elsewhere.

Nose is subtle. Palate is nice with a long finish. Palate is good on it

Bottle #721 The aroma is an enticing blend of bold whiskey, caramel, oak, butterscotch, ethyl, floral notes, and a touch of leather reminiscent of a cherished, well-worn Wilson’s jacket. The palate soaks in a lively symphony of flavors, featuring robust whiskey, the essence of cooked agave, a playful touch of yeast funk, decadent dark chocolate/fudge, and the delightful sweetness of caramelized sugar. The overall experience is toasty. Savoring the finish, the palate is treated to the nuances of agave, subtle green citrus, and a gentle pepperiness, all harmonizing with the sweet embrace of whiskey and a hint of grassiness that delicately lingers on the tongue. A gradual burst of freshness adds a delightful perk to the saliva glands, enhancing the overall tasting experience. This flavor profile, though potent, unfolds with a short-lived richness.

tried all 5 winterblend expressions blind at lotecito. 2019 was my favorite. the nose is amazing. the palate resembles the nose = very well balanced, sweet cooked agave, some barrel spices and heat, which I really enjoyed. I would have rated higher if the price was a bit lower

Love sipping this tequila. Wonderfully complex and balanced between agave pepper vanilla wood. Excellent viscosity that is typical of Fortelaza. Only problem is finding a bottle and finding a bottle at a reasonable price.

Nose: agave, honey, wood on the backend. Taste: long slow ramp of flavor peaking with cooked agave, then dripping into vanilla and raisins. Warm flavors without having the wood overpower the flavors Finish: balanced and warm. Well done!! The higher ABV let’s the agave shine without watering it down. Nice oily mouth feel with some valley minerality on the palate. I dig it

Happy Valentine’s Day Karin! This is hard to find but very glad I did!! Aroma is sensational with the added sweetness from the french oak. Lots of vanilla and caramel and hint of citrus. Taste is very good with cooked agave and warm sweet flavors. Finish is a bit hot but not in a bad way. It lingers for a long time.

No. Lote LWB - R - 01 No. Bottle 1995 ABV 45.7% A prickle, warming sensation on the initial nasal impact. Aroma opens with cinnamon and other baking spices, white chocolate, caramel, orange peel, cooked agave. The new french oak peaks through. Great buttery mouth feel with generous alcohol. The flavor hits on all the aroma notes with some honey sweetness. At 45.7% ABV, there is a nice black pepper finish. This is darker than the std Fortaleza reposado, actually it is as dark as the anejo. Even at the price point (around $100), it is a special sipper to have on your shelf

Rating = 90 since my Video Review. Very sweet because of the the French oak. A lot of spice znd sweetness and a good amount of heat on the back end. If you like a real sweet, spicy and hot tequila....this is perfect for you

Special release with an out of the box blend. Beautifully hand crafted. Will see more limited additions of this repo as years go by. A fuller bodied Reposado than the usual Fortaleza Repo

So far one of the best Tequila I ever tasted. you get cooked Agave right away and the sweetness of it is magical. Hands down amazing.

Aroma : Cooked agave, mint, citrus, vanilla, caramel, spice, and oak. Oak is a different breed here than the usual with Fortaleza, which is probably due to the French Oak treatment. Taste : Agave, oak, toffee, almond, vanilla, black pepper, butter and orange flavor. This is spicy, sweet, and somewhat bitter, full bodied and oily. Finish : Long with more emphasis on the french oak and black pepper. Another fantastic offering from Fortaleza. If you can find this, stock up because there are only a few thousand bottles out there.

The nose jumps out of the glass! I smell bright citrus, agave, vanilla, caramel and slight spearmint. I first taste a sweet oily cooked agave and then orange citrus followed by some black pepper and alcohol (91.4 proof / 45.7%) There is a medium finish of cooked agave, orange citrus, white pepper and some slight oak. I paid $92 before tax in San Antonio, TX. This Reposado is a blend of tequila aged for 6 months in American used oak barrels and tequila aged for 11 months in new French barrels. It’s a mature and complex Reposado. It’s worth the sub $100 price. !Salud!

Sweet and pungent on the nose with barrel spices, the French oak is evident. Light vanilla notes, cinnamon and all spice with nuanced oak notes, and caramel that blends with agave before moving into a medium heat finish. Complex and the cask strength is low key.

The most traditional of the WB lineup, this one has agave, vanilla, fruit, oak, pepper. Very nice.

Tasted at MTBC 2019 after party. Thanks Phil and Stephanie Zapara.

Cognac meets agave forward Reposado, this is exactly how every evening should end!! I get that bubblegum sweetness I love so much from this brand married with spice & pepper from the oak....absolutely absurd how good this is!

Toffee, minerals, agave, and slight French Oak (bitter) chocolate notes give this high-proof, special reposado a lot to talk about. Packs a punch with a black pepper finish, balanced by sweet natural agave flavor. “A” for innovation at Fortaleza, which normally uses only American Oak (this is a blend of French & American). If you’re looking for something boozy and tasty to get you through the holiday season, this is it. Note: if I was a high-proof drinker I would’ve rated it a bit higher.

Tasted Blind at Quinta Don José. 8/19/2019 Revisited and refined notes: December 16, 2019. Nose: Round with barrel spices. The French oak is very much in evidence. Cedar shavings, dynamic blend of spice and fruit. Butterscotch and orange peel. Flavor: Full mouth spice that blooms in intensity. Prominent citrus note. Creamy toffee offset with spicy white pepper. The caramelized agave is over the top good. Finish lingers with both oak barrel influences strutting their stuff.

Baja Betty’s Reposado Single Barrel 44.7% ABV

Nose: strong pear, apple, fruity notes, almost tropical! Cooked agave, light oaky, barrel notes. Palate: fruity, oaky, cooked agave, caramel, cherry! Very balanced and great mouth feel! Finish: med-long! Great tears! Overall, I blinded all the WB, this one is something truly special! Best out of the lot!

Nose: Agave, earthy-spices. Palate: Agave, minty-earthy-spices, slight oak with a hint of whiskey.

Really pretty good, lots of cinnamon and caramel on the taste for me. Would be higher but for the price. Save some money and make a joven with their still strength and anejo and you’d get something pretty similar.

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Smooth, not at all boozy. Oaky, agave, mild smokiness, cinnamon, spicy, so well balanced. Best tequila I’ve ever had. Thank you to John Chapman for sharing this amazing bottle!