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FORTALEZA MEXICO 100% Agave Tequila

G4 MEXICO, JESUS MARIA, JALISCO, NOM 1579S FOUR GENERATIONS Distilled by Master Tequilero Felipe Camarena at his innovative El Pandillo Distillery. G4=Fourth-generation tequila producers. Located at 7000’ elevation, in the Los Altos region of Jalisco. 100% estate grown Blue Weber agaves, grown for 6-8 years in mineral-rich, red clay soil fields adjacent to his distillery. Roasted for 22 hours in masonry ovens, split by an axe, then slowly crushed by “Felipestein”, his mechanical tahona roller, custom built by Felipe from recycled parts. Slowly fermented over 5 days to develop flavor complexity, then distilled twice in copper pot stills. G4 Blanco Tequila 80PF / 750ML Nice minerality and forward aroma from rainwater distillation. Silky texture with slight heat. True agave, spicy, peppery, smooth, and delicious with nice buttery notes and smoky elements. Complex. G4 Tequila Blanco High Proof 108PF / 750ML G4 Reposado Tequila 80PF / 750ML Aged for at least 6 months in American Oak bourbon barrels, the “rested” tequila – G4 Reposado builds on the character of the blanco, but adds to the aroma, hints of peach and licorice, with a small hint of grapefruit and light pepper in the tasting. G4 Extra Añejo Tequila 80PF / 750ML Aged for at least 3 years in American Oak bourbon barrels, the G4 Extra Añejo tastes provides soft notes of the blanco. Remarkably smooth, soft oakiness with leading vanilla aroma, citrus notes, hints of floral, dark berries and pure agave flavor. LAPIS TEQUILA MEXICO Discovered 6,000 years ago by its deep blue color, Lapis Lazuli has been coveted by Kings and Nobles as a symbol of divine appreciation and approval. In honor of this gem, Lapis Tequila has created an Aged, Reposado and Blanco that combines refined taste and aesthetic elegance in a “Great Class” product and unique personality. Gold Medal Craft Spirits Award 2013 Lapis Tequila Blanco 80PF / 750ML A fascinating white Tequila, carefully distilled to achieve a perfect As a Reposado, it expresses an optimum balance between agave and wood as it is aged in American white oak and French dark oak barrels. Smooth and balanced profile with deep flavors and earthy aromas; It is perfect for the initiate who reveals his secrets. Lapis Tequila Añejo 80PF / 750ML Aged elegant, of great quality and balance; soft on the mouth and throat, although with ample aromatic persistence. It was born to taste “right”, in glass and at a cool ambient temperature that expresses its optimum flavor. 2x Winner La Excelencia En Tequila balance of blue agave flavor. Lapis Tequila Reposado 80PF / 750ML

Beautiful hand-crafted, stone-milled tequila by fifth generation Sauza family using traditional techniques, all echoing their unique heritage, authentic production process and artisan methodologies. Fortaleza is a “lowlands” tequila, made from agave that takes longer to ripen giving it a sweeter flavor. Fortaleza Blanco 80PF / 750ML 100% Agave Tequila: The Fortaleza line-up is fantastic but the Bianco shows the purity of the spirit with tons of depth. Vegetative, roasted herbs, spice, orange peel and coriander shows this is a sipper to enjoy. “Best of the Best” Best Lowland Blanco, Judge Favorite Fortaleza Blanco (Still Strength) 92PF / 750ML 100% Stone Crushed Tequila Aromas of fruit, baked fully ripened agave, green olive, and earth are invitingly present. Slightly brighter and a touch more rustic than the regular blanco, the accents of butter, olive, earth, black pepper, and vegetal qualities in the flavor are enhanced because it comes straight from our small copper pot still, without adding water prior to bottling. Now available to buy! Fortaleza Reposado 80PF / 750ML 100% Agave Tequila: Aged in barrel for up to nine months, no less than six, and is authentic tequila, the kind that would make Sauza’s ancestors proud. “Best of the Best” Best Lowland Blanco Tequila Fortaleza Añejo 80PF / 750ML 100% Agave Tequila: Aged two to three years in oak barrels and has a beautiful silky smooth character that does Añejo right: rich, but not cloyingly sweet. “Best of the Best” Best Lowland Blanco Tequila Judge

“PORTRAIT OF A SAUZA” BEER & TEQUILA COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS 3/4oz fresh squeezed lemon juice 3/4oz honey syrup (diluted 1:1 with water) 2oz Fortaleza Añejo Tequila 1.5oz Pyramid Weiss Cream beer 2 dashes Barkeep Fennel Bitters DIRECTIONS

In a shaker tin, combine all ingredients, add ice and shake, the double fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with freshly-grated cinnamon and a few dots of Angustura Bitters — ADAM STEMMLER OF THE EAST BAY SPICE COMPANY

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