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Espolón Tequila

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Published 04/15/13

About Espolón Tequila

Founder: Raul Plascencia
Year Founded: 1998
Distillery Location: Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico
Master Distiller / Blender: Cirilo Oropeza, Master Distiller

Espolón Tequila Essential Facts

  • Espolón is produced at the San Nicolas Distillery in the Los Altos region of Jalisco, Mexico.
  • The tequila brand was created in 1998 and was first exported to the United States in 2000. After a three-year hiatus, the spirit was reintroduced to the US market in 2009.

How You Should Drink Espolón Tequila

  • Straight
  • With a Sangrita