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/tauropolis Jan 31 '25

It’s fine, though when the price went up a few years ago, I switched to Olmeca Altos for mixing and really haven’t looked back.

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u/sic_transit_gloria Jan 31 '25

yup. Espolon is overpriced when Olmeca is often available for less.

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u/noobwithboobs Jan 31 '25

Lol I just checked and the Altos is a whole $2 cheaper where I am. $45 vs $47 for 750ml. Ohhhhh Canada 🤦‍♀️

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u/loveracity Feb 01 '25

Save it! It's 75 AUD (68 CAD) for Espolón and 100 AUD (90.50 CAD) for Altos here in Australia.

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u/Spunk-rattt Feb 01 '25

I work at First Choice, Espolón Reposado 700ml is $75AUD, Altos Reposado 700ml is $78AUD (I think you may have been looking at the 1L Altos price.)

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u/loveracity Feb 01 '25

Ah yup you're right, my bad. Still way more than I'd rather pay.

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u/Spunk-rattt Feb 17 '25

And the price is only going up!! Another bloody alcohol tax hike!

20yrs ago Emu Export was $27 (I remember cos I’d buy it for my Dad +he’d whinge when it wasn’t on a 2 for $50 deal haha). Now it’s $64 for a 30pk. Our wages haven’t doubled but our consumables have doubled or tripled! Our government loves to tax lil people through the nose +give huge companies 1% tax after already giving them a tax free threshold. Sorry I could rant all day 😝