Patron Anejo
Patrón tequila is offered in several different varieties: Gran Patrón Burdeos, Gran Patrón Platinum, Gran Patrón Piedra, Patrón Silver, Patrón Añejo, and Patrón Reposado. It is also available in a tequila-coffee blend known as Patrón XO Cafe, a tequila-chocolate-coffee blend known as Patrón XO Cafe Dark Cocoa, and an orange liqueur known as Patrón Citrónge.
Patrón tequilas, like all tequilas, are made from the “Maguey” (heart or core) of the blue agave plant.
Patron Anejo is a delicate blend of tequilas which have been aged in small white oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months. This blend must be adjusted for every year to create the optimum expression of tequila. Patrón Añejo is handcrafted from the finest 100% Weber Blue Agave and is carefully distilled in small batches at Hacienda Patrón distillery in Jalisco, Mexico. It’s then aged in a combination of French oak, Hungarian oak and used American whiskey barrels.
Waffle over. Whats the score on Patron Anejo? Well, there’s no denying it’s damn good tequila. It’s smooth, its got depth and quality to the flavour without the vile nasty vomit inducing qualities of cheap Tequila. The bottle and the packaging are simple, but classy. It feels good, it looks good, it tastes good – if you like tequila than you’re probably a clown if you’re not drinking Patron.
But please. If you do buy it. Don’t disrespect this fine bottle with a salt shaker and some citrus fruit. That old gimmick is for tramps. Patron Anejo is for sophisticated drinkers.
Tasting Notes
Color: Warm amber.
Aroma: Oak wood, vanilla and raisins.
Palate: Oak wood with notes of vanilla, raisin and honey.
Finish: Caramel and smoky notes.
