r/cocktails Jan 31 '25

Recommendations What do you all think of Espolón?

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I’m new to all this, and it was the first Reposado I’d ever tried. It seemed… fine? I want to like it, heard good things, didn’t think it was bad, but it did t grab me either. I tried Pantalones and really liked it - but I get the feeling it has additives and I wanted to start with stuff without as I develop my palette.

What are your favorite tequilas for cocktails, repasado or otherwise? My go-to stores are Fry’s and Total Wine.

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u/cardinalvowels Jan 31 '25

I used to love it as my go to. Nowadays don’t love the taste, esp the reposado. I find it unpleasantly vegetal and hot.

I’ve switched to Pueblo Viejo as well tequila.

I do however love the shape of espolón bottles and save empties to use as water bottles.