Espolòn Tequila Launches Permanent Extra Añejo

Espolòn Tequila has officially expanded its portfolio by making its Extra Añejo expression a permanent offering, a move that comes nearly a decade after its initial limited release. This expansion arrives as consumers increasingly favor high-end agave spirits. The U.S. tequila and mezcal market is a significant $6.7 billion category, with substantial growth in the super-premium segment.

The new Espolòn Extra Añejo, priced at $70 and with 40% ABV, features a unique aging process. It spends two and a half years maturing in American oak barrels before undergoing a six-month finishing period in French oak Chardonnay wine casks. This distinctive approach was inspired by historical production methods at the distillery and the Maestro Tequilero's experience with wine and vermouth production.

The resulting tequila offers a balanced flavor profile, blending notes of sweet roasted agave, toasted oak, and caramel with subtle hints of spiced syrup and dried fruit from the Chardonnay cask finish. The bottle design features sleek black styling with neon accents and artwork inspired by 19th-century Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada.