{"product_id":"arette-artesanal-fuerte-blanco-tequila-700ml","title":"Arette Artesanal Fuerte Blanco Tequila 700ml","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Artesanal Fuerte Blanco Tequila – 101 Proof (50.5% ABV) | 700ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold, concentrated, and distinctly agave-forward, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Artesanal Fuerte Blanco Tequila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a high-proof expression crafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Blue Weber agave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. Produced by the Orendain family at the historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Llano Distillery (NOM 1109)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Fuerte presents the character of unaged tequila at an elevated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50.5% ABV (101 proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Bottled in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it delivers an intense combination of cooked agave, citrus, herbs, pepper, earth, and mineral character with the additional body and structure of a high-proof blanco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirit Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tequila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blanco \/ Fuerte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgave:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Blue Weber Agave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Arette \/ Orendain Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e El Llano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOM:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1109\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unaged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50.5% ABV (101 Proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 700ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cooked Agave • Citrus • Herbs • Pepper • Earth • Mineral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Artesanal Fuerte Blanco Tequila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is produced by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrendain family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at El Llano Distillery in the historic town of Tequila, Jalisco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction begins with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Blue Weber agave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e harvested at maturity. The agave is cooked to transform its natural carbohydrates into fermentable sugars while developing the concentrated cooked-agave character at the heart of the finished tequila.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter cooking and extraction, the agave undergoes fermentation followed by distillation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike Arette's barrel-aged expressions, Artesanal Fuerte receives \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno oak maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This keeps the emphasis directly on the agave and the characteristics created during cooking, fermentation, and distillation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining feature of the expression is its strength. Arette Fuerte is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50.5% ABV (101 proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, substantially higher than the standard 40% ABV commonly found in tequila.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elevated proof provides additional concentration, texture, and intensity while allowing the character of Blue Weber agave to remain at the center of the spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal clear and bright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting its unaged presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe absence of barrel maturation means its appearance and flavor are driven by the distilled agave rather than interaction with oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pronounced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecooked agave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e accompanied by citrus, fresh herbs, black pepper, earth, and mineral notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full-bodied and concentrated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroasted agave, citrus, pepper, herbs, and earthy mineral character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its 101-proof strength provides additional warmth and intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and warming with persistent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecooked agave, pepper, citrus, herbs, and minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining characteristic of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Artesanal Fuerte Blanco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is its combination of traditional tequila character and elevated proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e101 proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Fuerte provides a considerably more concentrated expression than Arette's standard 80-proof tequilas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the tequila receives no barrel aging, there are no oak-derived vanilla, caramel, or wood flavors to dominate the spirit. Instead, the profile remains centered on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecooked Blue Weber agave, citrus, herbs, earth, minerals, and pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe higher bottling strength amplifies these characteristics while providing additional weight and structure on the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuerte is produced at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Llano Distillery (NOM 1109)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, continuing the Orendain family's multigenerational connection to tequila production in Jalisco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor enthusiasts who enjoy high-proof blanco tequila and want a more intense expression of Arette's agave-driven style, Artesanal Fuerte offers a distinctive option within the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Artesanal Fuerte Blanco Tequila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is particularly well suited for sipping neat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour a small serving into a tequila or stemmed tasting glass and allow it to rest for several minutes before drinking. At \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e101 proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a little time in the glass can help the alcohol integrate while allowing its cooked agave, citrus, herbal, pepper, and mineral aromas to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake small sips to explore the tequila's fuller texture and concentrated agave character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few drops of water can also be added to slightly reduce the strength and reveal different aromatic characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts high proof also makes Fuerte an excellent choice for cocktails where a strong tequila presence is desired, including a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargarita, Paloma, or Ranch Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the alcohol content of Arette Artesanal Fuerte Blanco?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Artesanal Fuerte Blanco Tequila is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50.5% ABV (101 proof).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does “Fuerte” mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuerte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e translates to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“strong”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Spanish, an appropriate name for this higher-proof expression bottled at 101 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat type of agave is used in Arette Fuerte?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Artesanal Fuerte is crafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Blue Weber agave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere is Arette Artesanal Fuerte made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is produced at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Llano Distillery in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOM 1109\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Arette Artesanal Fuerte aged?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Arette Fuerte is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunaged blanco tequila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, keeping the focus on the Blue Weber agave and production process rather than barrel influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Arette Artesanal Fuerte taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts profile emphasizes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecooked agave, citrus, herbs, black pepper, earth, and mineral characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by the additional intensity and warmth of its 101-proof strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between Arette Artesanal Blanco and Fuerte Blanco?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe primary difference is bottling strength. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Artesanal Blanco is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Artesanal Fuerte is bottled at 50.5% ABV (101 proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Fuerte therefore provides greater concentration, body, and intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Arette Fuerte good for sipping?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Its concentrated agave character makes it particularly interesting for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eslow sipping neat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially for drinkers who enjoy higher-proof tequila.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan Arette Fuerte be used in cocktails?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Its 101-proof strength allows the tequila's agave character to remain prominent in cocktails such as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargarita, Paloma, or Ranch Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat size bottle is this?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Arette Artesanal Fuerte Blanco Tequila.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePricing \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Artesanal Fuerte Blanco Tequila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave and bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e101 proof (50.5% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable now while supplies last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Tequila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is produced by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrendain family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose history is deeply connected to tequila production in Jalisco, Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brand is made at the historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Llano Distillery (NOM 1109)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the town of Tequila, where generations of the Orendain family have participated in the region's tequila-making tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette takes its name from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the horse ridden by Mexican equestrian Humberto Mariles during his gold-medal performance at the 1948 London Olympic Games.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtesanal collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e highlights a more traditionally focused side of Arette, with expressions designed to showcase the relationship between Blue Weber agave, production methods, proof, and maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArette Artesanal Fuerte Blanco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides the collection's high-proof interpretation of unaged tequila. 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