El Capo Tequila
Small batch El Capo tequila, kept in Commack for local sipping.
The story behind El Capo
Tequila is a protected Mexican spirit distilled from blue Weber agave, and the two main styles we stock tell the story plainly. Blanco, or platinum, is clear and unaged or briefly rested, so the cooked agave comes through bright and clean. Reposado rests in oak for a couple of months to a year, which softens the edges and adds a light amber color and a rounder finish.
We keep El Capo Platinum and El Capo Reposado on the shelf here in Commack, one or two bottles at a time, so call ahead if you want to be sure of what is in stock.
Explore the El Capo range
Two El Capo bottlings, one clear and one lightly rested, both 750mL and stocked in small numbers at our Commack store.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Capo Platinum 750mL | Tequila | Clear, unaged style, bright cooked agave, clean peppery finish | |
| El Capo Reposado 750mL | Tequila | Light oak rest, softer agave, gentle caramel and warm spice |
Which El Capo is right for you?
El Capo Platinum 750mL is $32.99 and El Capo Reposado 750mL is $36.99, so the pair sits in easy everyday territory for a small brand we only keep a bottle or two of. Both are 750mL, both are tequila, and the few dollars between them is the whole choice: clear and bright, or rested and rounder.
Clear agave holds its own against lime and orange in a shaken margarita.
A short oak rest softens the agave for sipping neat or on one rock.
El Capo cocktails and pairings
Pour either El Capo with salty, bright food that can stand up to agave.