Espolon Cristalino Tequila
Espolon Cristalino Tequila is a 40% ABV (80 proof) super-premium aged tequila from Espolòn — a blend of añejo and a touch of extra añejo, distilled from 100% Blue Weber agave at Destiladora San Nicolás in the Jalisco highlands and minimally filtered through charcoal to achieve crystal clarity. One of the final passion projects of legendary Maestro Tequilero Cirilo Oropeza, it delivers barrel-aged depth with blanco-like transparency: caramelized agave and honey over a fruity, oaky finish. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 40% ABV / 80 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Cristalino — añejo + extra añejo blend, minimal charcoal filtration
- Origin: Destiladora San Nicolás (NOM 1440), Arandas, Los Altos, Jalisco
- Heritage: One of Maestro Cirilo Oropeza's final projects (d. 2020); ASCOT Awards Gold medal
Cirilo Oropeza's Crystal-Clear Legacy
While most cristalino producers filter aggressively to achieve transparency, Espolòn applies a deliberate light touch — just enough charcoal to strip color while preserving the vanilla, caramel and spice built in oak. The agave is grown in the red, iron-rich volcanic soils of Los Altos and double-distilled in a combination of pot and column stills. Explore the tequila collection and all Espolòn expressions at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: caramelized agave, sweet honey, a touch of oak and faint chocolate. Palate: creamy and sweet — butterscotch, toffee, vanilla and soft baking spice over clean agave. Finish: smooth and viscous with lingering coconut, toasted wood and light fruit.
How to Enjoy
Best sipped neat to appreciate the aged-tequila complexity through crystal clarity — or on the rocks with carne adobada, grilled seafood or dark-chocolate desserts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cristalino tequila?
An aged (añejo) tequila that is charcoal-filtered after barrel aging to remove color while keeping aged character — the clarity of a blanco with the depth of an añejo.
What is Espolon Cristalino made from?
100% Blue Weber agave, aged to añejo maturity (plus extra añejo), then minimally charcoal-filtered.
What is the ABV of Espolon Cristalino?
40% ABV (80 proof).
Who made Espolon Cristalino?
It was one of the final projects of Maestro Tequilero Cirilo Oropeza, the late master distiller behind Espolòn.
Order Espolon Cristalino Tequila online through Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — aged complexity you can see straight through.