{"title":"Additive-Free Tequila","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditive-free tequila\u003c\/strong\u003e is 100% blue Weber agave tequila produced without the four additives the CRT (Tequila Regulatory Council) permits distilleries to add without disclosure: glycerin, caramel coloring, oak extract, and sugar-based syrup. The majority of mass-market and celebrity tequilas include one or more of these additives. The brands in this collection do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement toward additive-free tequila has grown significantly since the Tequila Matchmaker app began certifying brands through independent laboratory testing and producer attestation. At Wooden Cork, verified additive-free producers include \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fortaleza\"\u003eFortaleza\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/g4\"\u003eG4\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/el-tesoro\"\u003eEl Tesoro\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tapatio\"\u003eTapátio\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/siete-leguas\"\u003eSiete Leguas\u003c\/a\u003e, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Additive-Free Tequila Brands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fortaleza\"\u003eFortaleza\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Traditional production in Tequila, Jalisco. Stone tahona crushing, open-air fermentation, pot still distillation. Among the most acclaimed additive-free producers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/g4\"\u003eG4 Tequila\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Felipe Camarena’s estate-grown, rainwater-fermented tequila from El Pandillo distillery. Widely regarded as one of the purest Highlands expressions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/el-tesoro\"\u003eEl Tesoro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — La Alteña Distillery, Los Altos Highlands. Tahona-crushed, pot still distilled. All expressions certified additive-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tapatio\"\u003eTapátio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Same La Alteña distillery as El Tesoro. Traditional production, fully additive-free. Exceptional value at every expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/siete-leguas\"\u003eSiete Leguas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Original producer for Patrón before the brands split. Traditional production, fully additive-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003eAll Tequila\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003eMezcal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blanco\"\u003eBlanco Tequila\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anejo\"\u003eAñejo Tequila\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is additive-free tequila?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"100% agave tequila produced without glycerin, caramel coloring, oak extract, or sugar syrup — the four additives the CRT permits without disclosure. 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The añejo level presents this finishing at the category's most approachable age point: old enough for meaningful oak development, young enough to maintain vibrant agave freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Codigo 1530, Jalisco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Blue Weber, highland Jalisco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Añejo Tequila, Rosa French White Oak Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/anejo\"\u003eañejo tequila at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Rosa barrel finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e French white oak casks previously used to mature rosé wine, imparting delicate berry, floral, and light wine character. 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Highland blancos like Clase Azul Plata are fruitier and sweeter from the highland agave’s higher sugar concentration and mineral content. Both are unaged, but they represent opposite ends of the agave character spectrum. Fortaleza is the reference point for traditional lowland blanco; Clase Azul Plata is the reference point for premium highland blanco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is Fortaleza so highly regarded among tequila enthusiasts?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of tahona crushing, stone oven cooking, and copper pot distillation at accessible pricing makes Fortaleza Blanco a benchmark for comparing traditional versus industrial tequila production. Very few distilleries still use all three traditional methods simultaneously — most use autoclaves instead of stone ovens, roller mills instead of tahona, and stainless column stills instead of copper pot stills. 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Founded by Master Sommelier Richard Betts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgaves are slow-roasted in stone hornos, then fermented with the bagazo using wild yeasts over a process 8–10 times longer than industrial methods. 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The same tahona-produced, stone-oven-cooked Tequila Valley spirit as the standard Fortaleza Blanco, but presented at the proof it comes off the still before water addition reduces it to standard 80 proof bottling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe difference between Still Strength and standard Blanco is not just proof — it is the concentration of the agave character. The tahona process, stone oven cooking, and copper pot distillation that define Fortaleza's traditional production are all more present and more pronounced at 46% ABV than at 40%. The roasted agave, black pepper, mineral earth, and olive note that define the standard Blanco are intensified, and the mouthfeel is significantly fuller. For collectors and enthusiasts who want to understand what Fortaleza's distillate actually tastes like before dilution, Still Strength is the definitive expression. Releases in small quantities and sells through quickly — typically allocated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensified roasted agave, baked fruit, green olive, earth, black pepper — the standard Blanco character at higher concentration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuller and richer than the standard Blanco — butter, olive, earth, black pepper, vegetal agave with more grip and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, dry, and peppery — persistent agave and mineral character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fortaleza (NOM 1493), Tequila Valley, Jalisco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Blue Weber, Tequila Valley lowland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanco Still Strength, unaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stone\/brick oven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrushing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% tahona stone wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double distilled, copper pot stills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46% (92 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fortaleza\"\u003eFortaleza collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/additive-free-tequila\"\u003eadditive-free tequila\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does Fortaleza Still Strength differ from the standard Blanco?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSame production, different bottling proof. The standard Blanco is diluted with water to 80 proof (40% ABV) before bottling. Still Strength is bottled directly from the distillate at 92 proof (46% ABV) with no water addition. The higher proof produces more pronounced agave character, fuller mouthfeel, and more intensity throughout — the most direct expression of what the tahona production process actually produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Fortaleza Still Strength always available?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — it is an occasional limited release produced in small quantities. Wooden Cork carries it when allocated inventory is available. It moves quickly due to collector demand and is not a permanent catalog item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the higher proof make it harsh?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 46% ABV it is barely above standard spirits bottling — only 6 proof points higher than the regular Blanco. The tahona production and traditional methods produce a naturally smooth distillate, so the still strength version reads as concentrated and intense rather than harsh. A small amount of water or a single ice cube opens it up significantly if preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Fortaleza Still Strength differ from the standard Blanco?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Same production, different proof. Standard Blanco diluted to 80 proof (40% ABV). Still Strength bottled from distillate at 92 proof (46% ABV) with no water addition. 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The Cognac residue in the barrel imparts a distinctive earthy minerality, subtle brandied fruit character, and a drier, more restrained sweetness than American oak aging produces. At 5 years — well beyond the 3-year Extra Añejo minimum — the Cognac oak influence is thoroughly integrated into the spirit rather than surface-applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe base spirit uses El Tesoro’s traditional tahona production: a volcanic stone wheel crushes the roasted Blue Weber agave piñas rather than mechanical shredders, producing a more fiber-forward, earthy fermentation. The combination of tahona base and Cognac barrel aging produces a flavor profile genuinely unlike any other tequila in the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy roasted agave, dried apricot, subtle minerality, and warm toasted almond. 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