Clear in colour with a platinum cast look. On the nose, it is delicate, with sweet agave; floral, tropical fruit and lemon zest aromas; hint of pepper. Soft mouth feel, light to medium bodied palate with bright agave flavour; notes of pepper,vanilla bean,grilled pineapple and spice. Elegant clean finish that ends with a hint of spice. Espolón Tequila is crafted at the acclaimed San Nicolas distillery. This state-of-the-art facility is located in the Los Altos Highlands region of Jalisco. Master Distiller Cirilo Oropeza has a passion for perfection and brings decades of experience to Espolón. Here, craftsmanship is favoured over mass production, creating a super-premium, multi award-winning product. To extract richer, more intense flavours, Espolón pinás are cooked for 18 - 20 hours(versus the industry average of 12) and the distilling process last 5 and a half hours(versus the industry average of 3 and a half hours). Espolon Tequila takes its name from the story and history in the creation of a free and independent Mexico. Espolon has created characters inspired by the original Posada engravings that tell the stories about the struggles and joys of everyday life in Mexico. Each bottle label depicts a scene from a moment in history. The iconic rooster - a symbol of national pride, appears in every story. Each label captivates through the narration and celebration of Mexico's rich culture. |
