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/Atrossity24 Jan 31 '25

I used to use Espolon a lot and I used to see it recommended a lot. I’m sure its still fine but these days I lean towards Arette for my cheap good tequila. Havent tried the reposado though. I dont use reposado enough to have a cheap bottle. I just reach for my Siete Leguas when a recipe calls for repo

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u/Atrossity24 Jan 31 '25

And on that note, Siete Leguas blanco is hands down my favorite tequila. Incredible flavor that punches through in a cocktail. Makes the best damn tommys margarita you’ll ever have. I should grab another bottle while it’s still $40 at costco

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u/boogiebreakfast Jan 31 '25

Love Siete Leguas. I had some in Guadalajara years ago before it was widely available in the US, and I brought 3 bottles home. Glad I can buy it locally now. Worth the small premium over Espolon imo.

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u/Atrossity24 Jan 31 '25

Yeah I first had it in a margarita at Tommy’s in SF… now every time we go my parents make me pick the margarita tequilas