Is Espolón a good tequila?
Based on 84 votes, the average rating for El Espolòn Tequila Blanco is 7.3/10. Top reviews for El Espolòn Tequila Blanco: ― Gets an 8 for a really nice budget tequila. Enjoy neat or as a mixer.
How do you drink Espolón?
Steps to Make It
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour the tequila, lime and grapefruit juices, triple sec, and bitters.
- Shake well and strain into a highball glass with fresh ice.
- Top with soda.
- Garnish with a grapefruit or lime slice. Serve and enjoy.
How do you drink Espolon Tequila Reposado?
Espolon Tequila Reposado might also work well for cooking purposes. Place all liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Stir or shake according to personal preference. Strain into chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
Is Espolon better than Cazadores?
Both the quality and price of Espolon marginally beat out Cazadores. And, to be consistent: Espolon Blanco is true tequila. Meaning: it’s made from 100% Blue Agave. When I reviewed Cazadores Blanco, I put it up with $40 bottles of tequila for comparison.
Why is Espolon so good?
Following careful quality inspection, and prior to cooking, Espolòn cuts the hearts of the agave plants into four pieces rather than two, the industry average. This increased surface area, along with longer cooking times — 22 hours compared to the 18-hour standard — helps create a sweeter end product.
What percent alcohol is Espolon?
Espolon
| Type | Tequila |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Introduced | 1998 |
| Alcohol by volume | 40% |
| Proof (US) | 80 |
Is Espolon better than Jose Cuervo?
Compared to any tequila at $35 or less, Espolon will win out, and do it at $20 a bottle! In its price point, compare Espolon to Jose Cuervo, Sauza, Hornitos, Corazon, Cabrito, 1800, and Cazadores. Espolon will beat them all, and do it smoothly.
What does Espolon taste like?
COLOR: Clear with platinum cast. NOSE: Delicate, sweet agave; floral, tropical fruit and lemon zest aromas; hint of pepper. TASTE: Soft mouthfeel, light- to medium-bodied palate with bright agave flavor; notes of pepper, vanilla bean, grilled pineapple and spice. Elegant, clean finish that ends with a hint of spice.
Is Espolón tequila made with a diffuser?
Brick ovens would deliver too much smoke, and diffusers would not caramelize the agave enough to give us those sweet notes we need. It’s one of the many reasons we don’t use diffusers in our production process.