Tequila Fortaleza with founder Guillermo Sauza in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico - The Tequila Tester

[@bradleyburton5034]

I’m not a fan of small tequila makers. I’m a fan of a small tequila maker, who makes the best tequila I’ve ever had. Fortaleza is my ultimate favorite.

[@joseontiveros8576]

This man is a legend! And his tequila is amazing. Great interview!

[@margaritatexas]

Thanks. It was a great time visiting the property and talking to him. We highly recommend visiting Fortaleza if you in the area.

[@jackprick9797]

I have been around the Sauza brand for years and years. I always thought of them as a big business conglomerate. I was really surprised to hear mr Guillermo Sauza talk as though Sauza is a small business. I guess business in the spirits world has been tough. I'm glad Sauza is still fighting it out and putting out a good product. I haven't tried Fortaleza. From the Sauza brand, I have tried Tres Generaciones. It is ok, but for classic tequila, my go-to is Don Julio. I will pick up a bottle of Fortaleza this weekend to try thia tequila so many are raving about. I really enjoyed this interview. Thank you.

[@wanderingsurf2842]

I can't believe someone gave this a thumbs down. Must have been Clooney.

[@maxinemcternan4576]

Thank you for the best Tequila tasting video, so nice to see someone listening and letting someone tell their story,no wonder this is such an amazing Tequila what an amazing guy I could listen to him for hours ❤

[@ILWU4Ever2024]

Whenever I’m in Mexico, I pick up a bottle of Los Abuelos. Thank you for the interview!

[@gerardomontoya433]

I'm a big Don Julio fan, I have a big collection on tequilas, wiskis l, rums, bourbons, but when I got a bottle Fortaleza reposado, man I was blown away with the nose notes and the taste, obviously to me fortaleza is a tequila brand for the experienced tequila drinker, one day I will go to los abuelos tequila Finca, love. Los abuelos/Fortaleza Tequila

[@optiksnipegaming9720]

Anejo and reposado is the hardest to find in my country but it is there. I'm so glad Blanco is more accessible.

[@Barolo818]

great interview and what a special place to visit

[@JoeB1946]

Fortaleza reposado and El Tesoro reposado are my two favorite tequilas. First time I tried Fortaleza it was "love" at first taste.

[@MikeArroyoMAFITNESS]

My new favorite Tequila, love the tour there too I recommend 100%

[@margaritatexas]

An amazing tour. Thank you for listening and appreciate the comment.

[@chiloaguilarjimenez9038]

Miamor

[@edhernz1583]

Awesome I was stuck to the screen of my phone,what a story what a video thank you so much 🎉

[@alexrromero2273]

Nice interview you will go down in History with this interview...

[@margaritatexas]

Thank you for watching!

[@norberto2442]

This is a great story. I am a social tequila drinker, and I love the Fortaleza brand. Many healthy years to Señor Sergio.

[@need2knowblue]

Fortaleza is the best Tequila on Earth. Lote 42-A is the best bottle they ever made.

[@leothelion9124]

Fortaleza was my gateway into true tequila. Salud!

[@figurinechamp6881]

Wonderful video!

[@immore-or3vl]

Extremely informative and I love Mr. Suaza's honesty and genuine personality. Really cool dude.

[@tombodet7918]

Great interview ! Thank you ! I will definitely get my liquor store to try to get some Fortaleza.

[@_EL_TEQUILAZO]

Great interview I’m going to have to try this tequila

[@DJRUDEE]

Really enjoyed this video talk, Love Fortaleza!

[@margaritatexas]

thank you!

[@MadMaxMFP-dc6kw]

Finally Fortaleza is getting hard to find and sold out everywhere, ;very happy for your hard work, keep it up and keep improving make Fortaleza the best.

[@icanary64]

We found four bottles yesterday and bought them all.

[@MadMaxMFP-dc6kw]

@@icanary64 I just bought two bottles of blanco in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Thank God no one up here knows what it is 😬

[@eagbaseballadventures3067]

Real Tequila maker real legend! Love this brand

[@margaritatexas]

We obviously agree. Thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@sicksideworldwide1599]

What a intresting informative and humble man definitely will be buying a bottle asap 😉

[@margaritatexas]

Guillermo and their entire staff were great. Thanks for watching.

[@jebradshawjr]

GREAT interview. Thank you.

[@margaritatexas]

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[@hgh5762]

Just ordered a bottle for my Dad for Christmas. Hope he loves it! Great story too! Love how they’re a smaller family owned distillery versus those big corporate bastards.

[@margaritatexas]

Sounds like the perfect gift. You can't go wrong with Fortaleza.

[@ericktellez7632]

Man those big corporations are literally killing the ground where agave grows and now there has been a shortage because they dont wait for the full 10 years process which has raised the prices as well in the market

[@Jayadub2]

@@ericktellez7632 it isn't a 10 year process and hasn't been for a long, long time. Most agave these days are harvested at 5-6 years of age and are fully mature.

[@mofosamo]

You are a very lucky guy to spend time with this man.

[@margaritatexas]

thanks. it was an amazing time. appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@Reawer]

after seeing videos about the modern day tequila process making, typically by diffusers. I can now say that i only support this brand, and it's in my opinion the best Tequila out there!

[@timklappenbach9739]

Great interview. I just opened a bottle of the Reposado lote 78-R. Fantastic sipping Tequila! It will be a staple in my cabinet.

[@margaritatexas]

thanks for watching. all lotes of Fortaleza are excellent

[@TheAlnice2g]

Fell in love with this brand. I was a Don J guy but Fortalaza is my one and only! Thank you

[@ralphkellar2742]

The anejo is amazing

[@HumanCarBomb]

Awesome video! My girlfriend just bought me the Anejo for Christmas & I'm drinking it right now! Fabulous content....you gained a subscriber! \m/

[@margaritatexas]

thanks. enjoy the tequila!

[@ralphtom3431]

How much did you pay and what state

[@alejandroguerrero9407]

Guillermo ya vi tu tequila soy david aca donde comiste y tomaste unas cervezas y era el cumpleaños de chencho ya tengo varios cultivadores de agave y tierras para tus planes en san gabriel jal.

[@Neon_Bombshell]

I’m drinking Fortaleza Blanco now. Cheers!!

[@mezcaltalk4354]

Love Fortaleza!

[@jonsar713]

He mentions Pastry War in Houston. Great tequila and mezcal bar in Downtown.

[@margaritatexas]

Prior to covid they would host bartenders from around the US yearly. He spoke with us about Pastry War more even after the interview. We appreciate you listening.

[@jonsar713]

@@margaritatexas they’re are currently closed due to covid which is a bummer. I’m sure they’ll open up soon since the laws in Texas are very loose.

[@magic17fan4life]

question about your trip, how or where did you book your meeting with Mr. Souza ? Curious what your trip details were. Where did you fly to ? where did you stay ? and did you just show up or book an appointment ?

[@bejaises1]

Bottle of repesado coming in a few days !!!!! cant wait

[@margaritatexas]

You will really enjoy it. Thanks for listening.

[@paniola1]

gotta try the Bloody Maria with Fortaleza!

[@LeeSmith-gh2pc]

It's hard to come by. I would like to buy some. Anybody know any stores in Colorado that have it in stock?

[@joelrojas2609]

Best tequila on the market. Nothing better.

[@stacky512a]

plenty equally good and several better. Not cheap however.

[@Techaden]

When you start that train let us know. I love the blanco.

[@maboy1994]

Best juice on the planet!!! I recently visited the distellery and agree it's gorgeous. Interesting when he discusses the still strength being only 3% of sales, I had a very difficult time finding it in the Austin area so this may be due to lack of distribution? Also, I actually found out about the ss from a cocktail bar in Houston...great video🙏

[@marioc2923]

Its a gorgeous place to visit, i was lucky enough to take a tour of it Guillermo is good friends with my gramps so when i went to visit tequila i was able to take a tour by Guillermo. Awesome guy, beautiful property, and amazing tequila.

[@margaritatexas]

can not agree more!

[@uncle-epicurus]

The vendor that distributes to my package store (in my decent sized town), told me that out of her 200 customers, for the month of July 2023, she received only ONE six bottle case of FORTALEZA (BLANCO) and that was it! It's just so hard for me, even as a package store owner, to get my hands on FORTALEZA. Especially in the last year it's even worse because so many people are aware of it now & how awesome it is.

[@NateForTree]

Yeah I was made aware a year ago this time! Went to my closest ABC store, scored two bottles of Fortaleza Blanco at $60 each. One for my buddy who put me on and one for me. Can’t believe how hard it is to find now! Way more difficult than Blantons and other allocated spirits

[@fredkerzic2568]

I’m gonna switch to Fortaleza!

[@angrybadger616]

Worth the extra bucks,for sure.

[@williamburnett1090]

Fortaleza is hands down the absolute best traditional made tequila

[@ChrisR57]

I would really like to try this brand, but it's not available in Canada. I'll have to wait until my next trip to NY state...when the border opens up!!!

[@ElrondHubbard_1]

I found the blanco, reposado and anejo in the first liquor store I tried in Houston (Total Wine & More).

[@margaritatexas]

We are from the area and Total Wine always has a good selection.

[@ralphtom3431]

@@margaritatexas not in Phoenix

[@jf80393]

Fortaleza is the best tequila hands down

[@japanrobotbackyard4641]

Believe it or not there are my relatives i am also a sauza..i belong to sauza clan in philippines,its a long story why there is a sauza here in philippines.

[@angelorivera9219]

Fortaleza Añejo is fantastic

[@reginalddavis19144]

We need it in Philadelphia and jersey

[@davidcharras8486]

I have a bar and I will buy a barrel from Fortaleza, I need contacts with this guys!

[@margaritatexas]

Email Fortaleza and their distributors. I am sure they would be happy to assit. Thanks for watching

[@jeffdavies688]

Very knowledgeable man....must get a bottle to try....or maybe four bottles....it would be rude not to!

[@margaritatexas]

We agree! Thanks for wathing.

[@Michelle-ez9hs]

25:48 Lou Agave?

[@margaritatexas]

hah. no one specifically was named.

[@tequila_and_bullies3150]

It was not Lou Agave.

[@stacky512a]

Still Strength is the bomb.

[@johnunvaxxed1918]

what happened to the other two distilleries that his family sold in the past?

[@brettscharff]

They are now the Sauza brand. I believe that's what he said.

[@brianbyers1818]

those caves and property are the best.......Top ten tequila in the world

[@brianbyers1818]

that is the golden gate bridge behind them

[@margaritatexas]

agree!

[@billyblack4556]

I am not a big fan of Fortaleza tried a bottle of Blanco & Anejo and its good but does not have enough body or structure.I preferred G4 Blanco and had G4 Anejo tied with Fortaleza Anejo.I also thought Pasote blanco was better and had the Pasote Anjeo above Fortaleza and G4 anejo.

[@margaritatexas]

you cant go wrong with any of the brands you listed here. thanks for watching.

[@ericktellez7632]

Fortaleza and 7 Leguas are really the two top Tequilas in the game, Don Julio is close too.

[@angelorivera9219]

Will we ever see an extra añejo?

[@jaystemen2042]

Can I find Fortaleza Tequila in Florida. I have been looking for the tequila in multiple store but can’t find it.

[@Raaa1111..]

I bought casamigos reposado and what nade me laugh in shame is when the label said Glutton free !! I was like just stamp on it taste like alcohol on it and the color of the liquid whole hr at it lol but yes i grew up with sauza

[@estebancorral5151]

He has a farm not a ranch. He should put put a train. The haciéndados of henequen fibers had trains. They were in Yucatán while he is Jalisco. Even Milton S. Hershey had a train in his sugar plantation in Cuba.

[@analopez8973]

I drink once in a blue moon 🌚 but Tequila “ Los Abuelos aka La Fortaleza “ It’s Great 😊 no 🔥 burns 🥵

[@reginalddavis19144]

He needs to come to the hood in the states and teach people about tequila. I'm trying to teach my son about the difference in tequila.

[@reginalddavis19144]

We need it in Philadelphia and jersey.

[@rolandolaserie6935]

Thats is why i prefer blanco. With the others, the reposados, añejos, you dont get the true flavors of agave. Its agave plus the flavors and smells of the wood.

[@margaritatexas]

That is what is great about the Fortaleza line up. Even in the reposado and anejo, you still get the agave.

[@hgh5762]

Funny how he mentioned Clooney’s tequila. My girlfriend always want to buy a bottle but I say hell no, put that crap back!!

[@Michelle-ez9hs]

😂

[@margaritatexas]

Probably a good choice. Thanks for commenting and listening!

[@robotcholi]

I literally lol. Btw, sipping on fortaleza reposado right now.

[@joelrojas2609]

Support small batch tequila makers, additive free and absolutely great quality tequila. Stay away from marketed celebrity brands.

[@alexkano27ify]

Mr Sauza I will drink your small batch anytime even if the color is different……..this is legit tequila ‘

[@milesbarrera3501]

Dude talks exactly like johny knoxville

[@margaritatexas]

funny. thanks for watching!!!

[@learningchannel88]

Pero que es gringo el guey??

[@Michelle-ez9hs]

Viene de Familia española de parte de su padre. Su Madre tiene sangre holandes.

[@ralphtom3431]

Did sauza buy cabo ? Sammy Hagar ruined that beautiful nectar my wife used it so she wouldn't take her pain meds so much such a high quality tequila ruined after selling it changing manufacturer now it's bottom shelf swill

[@victorperrone3688]

Interviewer unsophisticated.poorly educated on background and history.