El Espolon

El Espolon tequila is produced at the brand-owned Distiladora San Nicolas in the Los Altos (Highlands) region of Jalisco, Mexico, famous for its cultivation of agave plants.

Master Distiller Cirilo Oropeza spent decades learning both the science of distillation and the art of tequila making. His passion for it, matched with his strict attention to detail, allowed Cirilo to dedicate himself to the dream of creating a tequila of great quality that everyone could enjoy. In 1998, his dream, in the form of El Espolon, came true.

The name comes from the spur of the rooster, a symbol of pride and tribute.

El Espolon is made entirely from blue agave. It is currently distributed in Mexico, the United States. and select markets elsewhere.

The distillation process Utilizes American oak barrels as part of the production with each agave piña (heart) cooked for 20 – 22 hours and distilled for 5½ hours.

Espolon tequila can be found in four award-winning marques: Blanco, Reposado, Anejo, and Anejo X.