Description

Tequila: Espolon Reposado With tequila aging in mind, carefully designed and constructed white-oak barrels have been used to house the spirit for 6 months, giving it a balance of agave and mild wood flavors. Size: 750mL Proof: 80 (40% ABV) Origin: Mexico Distillery: San Nicolas Distillery The competitively-priced Espolòn tequila is distilled in the Highlands of Jalisco at Destiladora San Nicolas, under the supervision of Master Distiller Cirilo Oropeza. Espolòn Reposado is aged for three to five months in new American oak barrels. The squat bottles are branded with artwork inspired by 19th century Day of the Dead iconography. Espolon Reposado Tequila Tasting Notes Nose: On the nose there’s caramel and light agave, tropical fruit and subtle oak. Palate: The palate offers plantains and more tropical fruit, vanilla and cooked agave. Finish: The medium, spicy finish fades into agave, caramelized sugar and oak. Distillery Information The San Nicolas Distillery was founded in 1998 with distillery facilities show the ancient Mexican cultural environment, mixed with the most modern and advanced production technology. In 2009, Gruppo Campari purchased the Espolon brand, along with the San Nicolas Distillery where it is made. After a 3 year hiatus in the US, Espolon is reintroduced with the same award-winning liquid and updated packaging heralding the true history of Mexico.