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

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  • We had the honor of sitting down and talking to Guillermo Sauza, founder of Fortaleza Tequila at his distillery in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. He discussed with us the history of the distillery and how they continue to use a traditional method of tequila production. We taste their entire line up of tequila including blanco, cask strength blanco, reposado and anejo
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  • @wanderingsurf2842
    @wanderingsurf2842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

  • @bradleyburton5034
    @bradleyburton5034 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    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.

  • @norberto2442
    @norberto2442 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @joseontiveros8576
    @joseontiveros8576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

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

    • @margaritatexas
      @margaritatexas  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @maxinemcternan4576
    @maxinemcternan4576 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    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 ❤

  • @leothelion9124
    @leothelion9124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Fortaleza was my gateway into true tequila. Salud!

  • @ILWU4Ever2024
    @ILWU4Ever2024 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @JoeB1946
    @JoeB1946 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @Barolo818
    @Barolo818 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great interview and what a special place to visit

  • @optiksnipegaming9720
    @optiksnipegaming9720 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @edhernz1583
    @edhernz1583 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @MikeArroyoMAFITNESS
    @MikeArroyoMAFITNESS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @eagbaseballadventures3067
    @eagbaseballadventures3067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Real Tequila maker real legend! Love this brand

    • @margaritatexas
      @margaritatexas  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @alexrromero2273
    @alexrromero2273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @mezcaltalk4354
    @mezcaltalk4354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love Fortaleza!

  • @immore-or3vl
    @immore-or3vl ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @hgh5762
    @hgh5762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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
      @margaritatexas  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ericktellez7632
      @ericktellez7632 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @Jayadub2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @TheAlnice2g
    @TheAlnice2g 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @DJRUDEE
    @DJRUDEE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Really enjoyed this video talk, Love Fortaleza!

  • @jebradshawjr
    @jebradshawjr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GREAT interview. Thank you.

    • @margaritatexas
      @margaritatexas  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @ralphkellar2742
    @ralphkellar2742 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The anejo is amazing

  • @tombodet7918
    @tombodet7918 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @MadMaxMFP-dc6kw
    @MadMaxMFP-dc6kw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @icanary64 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We found four bottles yesterday and bought them all.

    • @MadMaxMFP-dc6kw
      @MadMaxMFP-dc6kw 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @timklappenbach9739
    @timklappenbach9739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @margaritatexas  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks for watching. all lotes of Fortaleza are excellent

  • @_EL_TEQUILAZO
    @_EL_TEQUILAZO ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Neon_Bombshell
    @Neon_Bombshell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m drinking Fortaleza Blanco now. Cheers!!

  • @Reawer
    @Reawer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!

  • @sicksideworldwide1599
    @sicksideworldwide1599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @margaritatexas
      @margaritatexas  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @mofosamo
    @mofosamo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @margaritatexas
      @margaritatexas  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @bejaises1
    @bejaises1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @margaritatexas
      @margaritatexas  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You will really enjoy it. Thanks for listening.

  • @angrybadger616
    @angrybadger616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Worth the extra bucks,for sure.

  • @joelrojas2609
    @joelrojas2609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best tequila on the market. Nothing better.

    • @stacky512a
      @stacky512a ปีที่แล้ว

      plenty equally good and several better. Not cheap however.

  • @alejandroguerrero9407
    @alejandroguerrero9407 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @HumanCarBomb
    @HumanCarBomb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @margaritatexas  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks. enjoy the tequila!

    • @ralphtom3431
      @ralphtom3431 ปีที่แล้ว

      How much did you pay and what state

  • @williamburnett1090
    @williamburnett1090 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fortaleza is hands down the absolute best traditional made tequila

  • @paniola1
    @paniola1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    gotta try the Bloody Maria with Fortaleza!

  • @fredkerzic2568
    @fredkerzic2568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m gonna switch to Fortaleza!

  • @jonsar713
    @jonsar713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @margaritatexas
      @margaritatexas  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @jonsar713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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.

  • @angelorivera9219
    @angelorivera9219 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fortaleza Añejo is fantastic

  • @Techaden
    @Techaden 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @maboy1994
    @maboy1994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @marioc2923 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @margaritatexas  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      can not agree more!

  • @frmrchristian8488
    @frmrchristian8488 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @NateForTree 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @jf80393
    @jf80393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fortaleza is the best tequila hands down

  • @stacky512a
    @stacky512a ปีที่แล้ว

    Still Strength is the bomb.

  • @ChrisR57
    @ChrisR57 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
    @ElrondHubbard_1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @margaritatexas
      @margaritatexas  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ralphtom3431
      @ralphtom3431 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@margaritatexas not in Phoenix

  • @magic17fan4life
    @magic17fan4life 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 ?

  • @reginalddavis19144
    @reginalddavis19144 ปีที่แล้ว

    We need it in Philadelphia and jersey

  • @LeeSmith-gh2pc
    @LeeSmith-gh2pc 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @japanrobotbackyard4641
    @japanrobotbackyard4641 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @davidcharras8486
    @davidcharras8486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @margaritatexas
      @margaritatexas  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @jeffdavies688
    @jeffdavies688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @brianbyers1818
    @brianbyers1818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @ericktellez7632
    @ericktellez7632 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @billyblack4556
    @billyblack4556 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @margaritatexas  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @johnunvaxxed1918
    @johnunvaxxed1918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @brettscharff
      @brettscharff ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @estebancorral5151
    @estebancorral5151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @Raaa1111..
    @Raaa1111.. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @angelorivera9219
    @angelorivera9219 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will we ever see an extra añejo?

  • @jaystemen2042
    @jaystemen2042 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Michelle-ez9hs
    @Michelle-ez9hs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    25:48 Lou Agave?

  • @reginalddavis19144
    @reginalddavis19144 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @hgh5762
    @hgh5762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @Michelle-ez9hs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

    • @margaritatexas
      @margaritatexas  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably a good choice. Thanks for commenting and listening!

    • @robotcholi
      @robotcholi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @analopez8973
    @analopez8973 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @rolandolaserie6935
    @rolandolaserie6935 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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
      @margaritatexas  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @alexkano27ify
    @alexkano27ify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @joelrojas2609
    @joelrojas2609 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @milesbarrera3501
    @milesbarrera3501 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude talks exactly like johny knoxville

  • @learningchannel88
    @learningchannel88 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pero que es gringo el guey??

    • @Michelle-ez9hs
      @Michelle-ez9hs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @ralphtom3431
    @ralphtom3431 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
    @victorperrone3688 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interviewer unsophisticated.poorly educated on background and history.