Espolon Reposado Tequila
Espolon Reposado Tequila is an 80-proof (40% ABV) 100% Blue Weber agave reposado from Destilería San Nicolás in Arandas, Jalisco — rested six months in new American oak. It's the flagship of the Espolòn line and the most decorated tequila at its price: Gold at the 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 94 points from Tastings.com, and 91 points from Wine Enthusiast. The formula is the house's highland playbook — hand-harvested Los Altos agave, a 20- to 22-hour slow cook, double distillation in column and pot stills, and fermentation to classical music, the ritual of the late Maestro Tequilero Cirilo Oropeza. Six months of new oak gives it the structure of a serious reposado while the roasted agave stays in charge. This 750mL bottle is the value reposado that bartenders actually buy. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 6 months in new American oak
- Agave: 100% Blue Weber, hand-harvested in Los Altos de Jalisco
- Production: 20–22 hour cook; double distillation (column + pot stills); classical-music fermentation ritual
- Origin: Destilería San Nicolás, Arandas, Jalisco — NOM 1440
- Awards: Gold, 2011 SFWSC; 94 pts, Tastings.com; 91 pts, Wine Enthusiast
The Reposado That Beats Bottles Twice Its Price
Wine Enthusiast's 91-point review found zingy mint, menthol, and green pepper over the roasted-agave core — that's the six months of new oak talking, adding spice and structure without burying the highland character. On the palate it's roasted agave first, then vanilla, caramel, and tropical fruit with warm spice, oak-balanced and clean. At this price, with that medal case, it's the bottle that makes the rest of the shelf look overpriced. Compare value reposados in our tequila collection or browse the Espolon range.
Tasting Notes
Nose: roasted agave, vanilla, caramel, tropical fruit, warm spice, zingy mint and menthol. Palate: roasted-agave-led with vanilla, caramel, green pepper, and oak balance. Finish: clean, warm, and spicy.
How to Enjoy
The definitive reposado Margarita tequila — the oak gives the cocktail backbone that blancos can't. Neat or on ice it drinks like a bottle twice the price; try it in a Cantarito for the full highland-agave experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Espolon Reposado aged?
Six months in new American oak — a full reposado rest that adds vanilla, caramel, and spice while keeping the roasted agave forward.
What awards has Espolon Reposado won?
Gold at the 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 94 points from Tastings.com, and 91 points from Wine Enthusiast.
Is Espolon Reposado good for Margaritas?
It's one of the best value picks for the job — the six months of oak give a Margarita structure and depth that unaged blancos can't match.
Stock the bar right: order Espolon Reposado Tequila online from Del Mesa Liquor — 750mL of award-winning reposado, San Diego, CA.