Espolon Reposado 750ML

Espolòn Reposado 750ML is a 100% Blue Weber Agave tequila from Jalisco's Highlands, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof). A Gold Medal winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and awarded 94 points by Tastings.com, this reposado has earned consistent critical praise for balancing roasted agave depth with oak-driven warmth and tropical fruit character.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Los Altos (Highlands), Jalisco, Mexico  |  Reposado (Aged 2–6 Months)  |  Distillery: Casa San Nicolás (NOM 1440)

Production & Heritage

Espolòn Reposado is produced at Casa San Nicolás (NOM 1440) in the Los Altos Highlands of Jalisco — a region prized for iron-rich red clay soil that yields agave with higher sugar content and sweeter, more fruit-forward character. Blue Weber Agave piñas are slow-cooked for 20–22 hours before undergoing a 5½-hour distillation using water sourced from 250 meters beneath the Highland plateau. The spirit then rests for two to six months in new #2 char American oak barrels and is bottled unfiltered, preserving the full spectrum of barrel-influenced flavor and textural complexity that many competitors strip away during processing.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Caramel and roasted agave lead the nose, followed by tropical fruit, subtle oak, and a thread of pickling spice. Deeper inhales reveal vanilla and light brown sugar warmth.

Taste: The entry is bold and round, opening onto cooked agave and ripe plantain. Mid-palate, vanilla and butterscotch-like warmth expand alongside toasted oak, building toward gentle pepper and layered brown spice at the peak. Wine Enthusiast's 91-point review noted "zingy notes of mint, menthol and green pepper" within the framework.

Finish: Medium in length, with spicy warmth that tapers into caramelized sugar, lingering agave, and soft oak. A slight cayenne pepper tingle persists at the edges, keeping the close lively rather than flat.

How to Drink Espolòn Reposado

Sip it neat or over a single large ice cube to let the oak and agave interplay develop gradually. A few drops of water coax out the tropical fruit notes hiding beneath the vanilla.

Paloma: Grapefruit soda amplifies the reposado's citrus-adjacent spice and caramel sweetness into a long, refreshing drink. Oaxaca Old Fashioned (tequila variation): The vanilla and brown spice hold their own against mole bitters and agave syrup without losing identity. Tequila Sour: The bold agave backbone and medium body provide structure against fresh lime juice and egg white foam.

Best For

• Tequila drinkers transitioning from blanco to barrel-aged expressions
• Building a dependable home bar for agave-based cocktails
• Hosting a tequila tasting flight alongside blanco and añejo bottlings
• Gifting someone who appreciates Highland-style agave spirits

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Espolòn Reposado taste like? Espolòn Reposado leads with cooked agave, vanilla, and butterscotch warmth, layered with tropical fruit and toasted oak. The finish is medium-length with gentle pepper spice and caramelized sugar.

How does Espolòn Reposado compare to Olmeca Altos Reposado? Both are 100% Blue Weber Agave Highland tequilas at comparable price points, but Espolòn Reposado delivers bolder tropical fruit and vanilla-oak character. Olmeca Altos Reposado tends to lean slightly more herbaceous and earthy, making the choice largely one of style preference.

Is Espolòn Reposado good for sipping neat? Yes — its balance of roasted agave, vanilla, and oak makes it approachable neat, and Wine Enthusiast awarded it 91 points for its layered flavor profile. A single ice cube or splash of water can further soften the spice for those sensitive to heat.

Where is Espolòn Reposado made? It is produced at the Casa San Nicolás distillery (NOM 1440) in the Los Altos Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, an area known for yielding sweeter, fruit-forward agave due to its high elevation and mineral-rich red clay soil.

What foods pair well with Espolòn Reposado? Grilled shrimp tacos complement the tropical fruit notes; slow-braised carnitas bring out the caramel and brown spice; aged Manchego cheese mirrors the oak-driven vanilla; dark chocolate with sea salt echoes the cayenne finish; and citrus-bright ceviche provides a clean contrast to the butterscotch warmth.

What sizes does Espolòn Reposado come in? The standard bottle is 750ml, and it is also commonly available in 375ml and 1.75L formats depending on the market.

Is Espolòn Reposado worth the price? Espolòn Reposado sits in the entry-premium tier and consistently over-delivers, earning a Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and 94 points from Tastings.com. It is widely regarded as one of the strongest values in the reposado category.

Why Espolòn Reposado?

What separates this reposado from the crowded mid-shelf is the combination of unfiltered character and new #2 char American oak aging. Those barrels impart a pronounced vanilla-and-caramel signature without burying the agave, and skipping filtration preserves a textural richness that many comparably priced competitors lack. A Gold Medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 94 points from Tastings.com, and a 91-point nod from Wine Enthusiast confirm what the palate suggests: this is a Highland reposado that delivers genuine depth and drinkability well beyond its price tier.