Espolòn launches Extra Añejo in the US
Campari Group has added an extra añejo to the Espolòn Tequila range in the US, which has been finished in French Chardonnay casks.
According to the brand, its entry into the extra añejo category showcases a ‘new dimension of ageing’ for the expression.
The Tequila underwent a double-cask ageing process, with two-and-a-half years in American oak followed by a six-month finish in French Chardonnay casks.
Espolòn’s maestro tequilero, Jesús Susunaga Acosta, explained: “With Extra Añejo, we wanted to push the character of our flavour profile while staying true to what makes Espolòn unmistakably itself, and the double-cask approach adds new layers of flavour.
“I’ve always appreciated the complexity wine barrels can bring, so finishing the liquid in French Chardonnay casks felt like a natural choice. The result is a Tequila that can stand alongside aged spirits while remaining accessible for more people to experience.”
The Chardonnay casks are said to bring a layer of complexity to the Tequila’s profile, which balances caramel and vanilla notes with toasted oak and sweet spice.
The bottle features a matte-black finish with neon green lettering. Its artwork mimics Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada, who is the creative inspiration behind Espolòn’s signature imagery.
The art depicts a serenata – a romantic gesture in Mexico of serenading someone beneath their window as a declaration of love. Espolòn said the song is ‘meant to be heard, not whispered’.
Espolòn Extra Añejo is available nationwide in the US for US$69.99. The brand described the price point as one of the ‘most accessible’ in the ultra-premium tier.
Parent company Campari Group kicked off 2026 with 2.9% growth in the first quarter of 2026. Its agave arm, led by Espolòn, was up by 4.9%.
The brand rolled out a campaign to celebrate Short King Week in May, which was fronted by The Hangover‘s Ken Jeong.
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