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Espolon Añejo Cristalino
Espolon Añejo Cristalino is a tequila from El Espolon in Jalisco. Made with Tequilana agave under NOM 1440, it uses an autoclave for cooking. The spirit undergoes double distillation in a column still and stainless pot with copper coil. Aging occurs in used American white oak bourbon barrels for its añejo character. Initial notes feature alcohol, wet cement, and metallic tones before agave emerges with dilution. Citrus and herbal elements appear alongside black pepper and brine on the palate. The finish varies from medicinal acetone to subtle bitter oak, caramel, and weak sweetness.
Category:Tequila
Style:Añejo
Origin:
Cooking:Autoclave (high pressure)
Distillation:2x distilled, Column, Stainless Pot w/Copper Coil
ABV:35%
Price:
Extraction:Roller Mill
Plant:Azul (Agave tequilana)
Fermentation:Stainless steel tanks, 100% agave
Aging:American White Oak barrels, Used barrels, Bourbon barrels
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Flavor Profile
Visual Phase
Color: Crystalline, very bright, with slight cold flashes could be perceived such as silver, very faint bluish or cold light gray under certain lighting conditions. Clarity: Clean and transparent, without impurities or turbidity.
Olfactory Phase
Aromatic profile with a combination of citrus, fruity, herbal and sweet notes. Aromas of pineapple, tangerine and grapefruit stand out, accompanied by apple yellow, mint and cinnamon, along with a sweet caramel note. The intensity aromatic is average, as is the alcoholic sensation.
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Taste Phase
Citrus and spicy taste profile, with defined flavors of mandarin, grapefruit and cinnamon, which provide a fresh and vibrant acidity. Sweet notes of pineapple are perceived and a sweetness reminiscent of caramel. Acidic flavors predominate, accompanied by a subtle sweetness. The alcoholic sensation is medium-low. The aftertaste shows an average persistence, dominated by citrus notes and fruity. Notes of pineapple, orange and lime are perceived. The alcoholic sensation and astringency is low, allowing the final notes to be expressed clearly and softness.
Read more🍍Pineapple
🍊Tangerine
🍎Apple
🫚Ginger
🪵Cinnamon
🥭Mango
🍊Grapefruit
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El Espolon
About the Brand
El Espolon is a mezcal brand with a meaningful name: it honors the mother of its founders and embodies the Mexican expression "this one with mother," implying something exceptional and perfect. This mezcal aims to connect with both connoisseurs and newcomers, offering a taste experience that symbolizes maternal love, care, and tradition.
