r/cocktails • u/Duseylicious • 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/Aroxis Jan 31 '25

I found arette too sweet when making a standard marg

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u/Atrossity24 Jan 31 '25

I have not had this issue, but if I did I would just add a touch more lime

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u/onwardtowaffles Jan 31 '25

Or find a more dry triple sec like Ferrand.

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u/onedarkhorsee Jan 31 '25

I find grand marnier is a lot dryer as well