Patrón Añejo
Patrón Spirits International (Bacardi Limited) · Hacienda Patrón, Atotonilco el Alto, Los Altos de Jalisco
Patrón Añejo is proof that popularity and quality are not mutually exclusive. In an era of marketing-driven premium spirits, Patrón remains rooted in Francisco Alcaraz's original vision: 100% blue agave, proper resting time, and honest craftsmanship. The Añejo is the expression that rewards patient sipping.
Nose
Warm cooked agave and ripe vanilla lead, with sweet caramel, cinnamon bark, and baking spice — rich and approachable.
Palate
Smooth and warming, with caramel-glazed agave sweetness, vanilla cream, baking spices, and a gentle butterscotch note from the oak.
Finish
Medium-long and smooth, with lingering vanilla, dried fruit, and a gentle highland agave earthiness.
- Agave
- 100% Blue Weber Agave (Agave tequilana), highland-grown and harvested at 8–10 years maturity
- Production
- Traditional volcanic stone tahona wheel crushing alongside roller mill; double distilled in copper pot stills; hand-numbered bottles
Cocktail Suggestion
Cocktail — Patrón Añejo Sour: 2 oz Patrón Añejo · 3/4 oz fresh lime juice · 1/2 oz agave nectar · 1 egg white (optional, for froth). Dry shake if using egg white. Add ice, shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass. Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel.
Food Pairing
Pair with: Dark chocolate and ancho chile truffles — the spice and cocoa notes amplify the tequila's warm agave character.
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