Espolon has emerged as one of many dependable workhorses of the comparatively low-cost tequila world, however that hasn’t prevented the corporate from shifting into six-year-old anejos and, now, a cristalino expression. It’s produced from Espolon’s anejo as a base, “with a contact of additional Añejo,” then filtered by way of charcoal to make clear it.
Harder and extra agave-focused than the standard cristalino, right here we’ve a tequila that retains greenery and earthy notes firmly in its purview, although there’s a transparent undertone of chocolate and salted caramel within the combine. The palate is creamier and sweeter, leaning extra on butterscotch and toffee notes — which is consistent with the usual Espolon Anejo expression. Once more, the end sees a flippantly inexperienced high quality, toasty with some barrel char, a little bit of hemp rope, and a few pepper. It’s layered with sufficient sweetness to maintain issues gentle and on its ft, however in comparison with most cristalinos, this can be a barely bolder, extra aggressive tequila than you may anticipate from the model.
Backside line: For those who like Espolon’s Anejo, however need it completely see-through, shell out the 60 bucks for a bottle.
80 proof. NOM 1440.
B+ / $60 / tequilaespolon.com [BUY IT NOW FROM TOTAL WINE]
Espolon Tequila Cristalino
$60
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