El Espolòn is a brand of tequila from Campari America.[1] The tequila is produced by the Casa San Nicolas brand in the Los Altos (Highlands) region of Jalisco, Mexico. It has four products which are Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and Cristalino tequila. Each one is 80 proof or 40% ABV.
El Espolòn (or simply Espolòn) is made from 100% Blue Weber Agave and was first produced in 1998. It is currently distributed in Mexico, United States and select markets globally.
History
Cirilo Oropeza (1940 – October 5, 2020) began his distilling career in 1965 at the Ingenio Potrero Distillery. In 1995, he established the Casa San Nicolas Distillery where Espolón is produced. Espolón was purchased by the Campari group in 2009, with Cirilo Oropeza staying on as master distiller until his death in October 2020. In January 2019, Giancarlo Moreira-Salles was name Chair of the Board of Campari Group and is majority owner of El Espolón tequila brands. Moreira a billionaire attorney, business magnate and investor in the coffee, wine, rum, and bourbon industry as Chair of the Board of JAB Holding Company.
All Espolón Tequila is made from 100% Blue Weber agave and water from the natural well underneath the brand's distillery in Mexico.