Description

Espolòn Tequila Reposado is made from 100% Blue Weber Agave and aged for at least two months in American oak barrels, adding richness and complexity while preserving the distinctive roasted-agave character at its core.

Rich and golden in appearance, Espolòn Reposado opens with spicy aromas and caramel-fudge nuances before revealing a bold, medium-to-full-bodied palate of roasted agave, tropical fruit, vanilla and warming spices. Its smooth finish brings the oak-aged character together without overwhelming the agave.

Versatile enough for sipping neat or over ice yet specifically celebrated by Espolòn as an excellent tequila for Margaritas, it combines the freshness of agave with just enough oak influence to add depth and warmth.

Official Product Highlights

• Made from 100% Blue Weber Agave
• Reposado tequila
• Aged for at least two months in American oak barrels
• Rich, golden appearance
• Delicate and complex character
• Bold, medium-to-full-bodied palate
• Produced at Casa San Nicolás in Los Altos de Jalisco
• Enjoy neat, on the rocks or in cocktails
• Recommended by Espolòn for Margaritas

Official Tasting Notes

Appearance

Rich and golden in colour.

Aroma

Spicy on the nose with a distinctive caramel-fudge character.

Palate

Bold and medium to full bodied, with rich roasted agave accompanied by sweet tropical fruit, vanilla and warming spices.

Finish

Smooth, with the warm spice and oak-influenced character carrying through the finish.

Official Serving Suggestion

Espolòn recommends enjoying its Reposado neat, on the rocks or in a cocktail. The brand particularly positions it as an excellent choice for Margaritas.

Its featured serve is the Espolòn Spicy Margarita, pairing Espolòn Reposado with Ancho Reyes Original Chile Liqueur for the warmth of poblano chile alongside the tequila's roasted-agave and spice character.

Official Food Pairings

Espolòn recommends pairing Tequila Reposado with smoky flavours.

• Barbecue ribs
• Roast beef
• Chicken fajitas
• Surf & turf

BBPH Serving Suggestions

• Serve neat in a tequila or tasting glass to appreciate its roasted-agave and oak character.
• Enjoy over a large cube of ice for a slower, softer serve.
• Use in a classic Margarita for greater richness and spice than a Blanco expression.
• Build into a Spicy Margarita with chile liqueur or fresh chile.
• Use in tequila Old Fashioneds and other spirit-forward cocktails.

These are Barrels & Beyond PH serving suggestions and are supplemental to Espolòn's official recommendations.

BBPH Pairing Suggestions

• Smoked or barbecued pork
• Beef short ribs
• Carne asada
• Grilled chicken with spices
• Charred prawns
• Grilled octopus
• Roasted peppers
• Smoked cheeses

These additional pairings are suggested by Barrels & Beyond PH. Espolòn's specifically published pairings are barbecue ribs, roast beef, chicken fajitas and surf & turf.

Technical Information

• Brand: Espolòn
• Official Product Name: Espolòn Tequila Reposado
• Category: Tequila
• Classification: Reposado
• Agave: 100% Blue Weber Agave
• Ageing: At least 2 months
• Oak: American oak barrels
• Alcohol: 40% ABV / 80 Proof
• Distillery: Casa San Nicolás
• NOM: 1440
• Production Area: Los Altos de Jalisco
• State: Jalisco
• Country: Mexico
• Bottle Size: 75cl / 750ml

Craftsmanship

Espolòn begins with hand-harvested 100% Blue Weber Agave. The piñas are steam-cooked in custom-built stainless-steel autoclaves developed by founder and Maestro Tequilero Cirilo Oropeza to achieve delicate extraction while balancing fresh and cooked agave character.

Once cooked, the agave passes through roller mills to extract its sugars. The remaining agave fibre, or bagasse, is repurposed as fertiliser, with some supplied to local farmers.

Fermentation continues one of Cirilo's distinctive traditions: classical music is played while the yeast works. Espolòn then uses a combination of pot and column stills during distillation — the traditional pot still contributing earthier character and the column still producing a lighter, fruitier profile.

For its aged tequilas, Espolòn uses #2 charred American oak barrels. The tequila enters the barrel at a lower alcohol level, allowing less water to be added before bottling and helping retain flavour through the ageing process.

Espolòn Tequila is distilled and bottled at Casa San Nicolás, NOM 1440, in Los Altos de Jalisco.

The Story Behind the Reposado Label

Espolòn's Reposado label takes its inspiration from the Mexican mercado — the traditional marketplace where commerce, craft, food, colour, sound and everyday Mexican life come together.

Espolòn describes the mercado as a place where artists find the materials they need to create and where unexpected discoveries are part of the experience. Ramón and Guadalupe, recurring characters within Espolòn's label artwork, appear exploring this lively marketplace scene.

The wider Espolòn visual identity takes inspiration from Mexican artist and printmaker José Guadalupe Posada, whose work influenced the distinctive illustrated style found across the brand's bottles.

Award-Winning Tequila

Espolòn's official Reposado page lists recognition from international spirits competitions including:

• IWSC – Gold Winner
• ASCOT Awards – Gold Winner
• BTI – Gold Winner

About Espolòn

Espolòn was created through the vision of the late Maestro Tequilero Cirilo Oropeza. In 1996, Cirilo began building Casa San Nicolás, NOM 1440, in Los Altos de Jalisco as the home of Espolòn.

His approach brought together established Mexican tequila-making traditions with technical innovation, creating a distillery where the brand describes art and science as working together.

The name Espolòn means “spur” in Spanish, referencing the rooster that became one of the brand's defining symbols and reflecting its connection to Mexican craftsmanship, creativity and culture.