Don Fulano 100% Agave Blanco Fuerte Tequila (700ml)

Awarded Best in Show at one of the most prestigious spirits judging events in the world.

Fuerte (meaning strong) refers to a high-strength Blanco tequila. Once hard to find, more producers are offering these nowadays following a demand for punchier expressions. Some are better than others, but Don Fulano Fuerte may be as good as it gets. Claiming the prestigious Best In Show Tequila award at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the accolade sets Don Fulano apart in a crowded market, reinforcing its reputation as a top-tier producer. Crafted under the expertise of Master Distiller Enrique Fonseca and blended by Sergio Mendoza, the tequila is made from estate-grown Maduro and Pinto agaves (Jima Media) harvested in the highlands of Atotonilco, an area known for producing some of the finest agaves in the country. A dual-distillation method is employed, using both a column-still and a traditional copper pot-still.

Judges described Fulano's Fuerte as "An amazing and well balanced tequila with agave and black pepper on the nose and palate followed by a burst of citrus and cinnamon on the finish." We received a 30ml sample. The aroma feels heavier yet less expressive than Fulano's standard Blanco and benefits from breathing to get past the hints of matchbox, crushed pine needles and drying minerality. At high ABV and with zero chill filtration, the palate is mouth-filling and creamy - far from your average Blanco experience. Roll it around your mouth to extract the full extent of flavours which really build at the finish as pepper, wax, roasted capsicum and a light herbaceous character shine through. As with many natural strength single malts, this initially understated but very textural tequila needs time to reveal its wares. Its individual profile showcasing the unadulterated essence of the agave will both fascinate and polarise fans of the genre. 50% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.