Espolon Flor de Oro Reposado Tequila
40% ABV (80 proof) | 750mL | Aged at least 2 months in NEW American oak | Finished with organic marigold extract | Limited annual Día de Muertos release | Casa San Nicolás, Jalisco highlands, Mexico — Espolón Flor de Oro ("golden flower") Reposado is Espolón's limited annual Día de Muertos release: a reposado aged at least two months in new American oak barrels and finished with organic marigold extract — the first seasonal release in the brand's history. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
"Flor de Oro" honors founder Cirilo Oropeza ("Oro" = golden, from Oropeza); the label carries an ofrenda scene with rooster Ramón honoring him after his 2020 passing. Distilled from 100% hand-harvested Blue Weber agave at Casa San Nicolás in the Jalisco highlands under maestro tequilero Jesús Susunaga Acosta, this is reposado with a Day of the Dead soul — floral marigold character layered over oak.
Tasting notes
Brand-official note: "floral and citrus aromas of the marigolds with fruit-forward notes from the oak." Expect bright floral top notes over a new-oak reposado backbone.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- Limited annual Día de Muertos release — Espolón's first seasonal release (launched Oct 2024)
- Reposado aged ≥2 months in NEW American oak, finished with organic marigold extract
- 100% hand-harvested Blue Weber agave; Casa San Nicolás, Jalisco highlands
- Honors founder Cirilo Oropeza — ofrenda-inspired label art
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat to catch the marigold florals, or in a Día de Muertos–style Margarita where the floral oak character shines. A few drops of water open the citrus.
Frequently asked questions
What is Espolón Flor de Oro?
A limited annual Día de Muertos reposado — "flor de oro" means "golden flower," referencing the marigold extract it's finished with. It's Espolón's first seasonal/limited annual release.
How long is Flor de Oro aged?
At least two months in new American oak barrels, then finished with organic marigold extract. The brand states the two-month floor; exact aging isn't published.
Is Flor de Oro a limited release?
Yes — a limited annual release created for Día de Muertos, launched in October 2024. Annual, but each year's bottling is limited.