Patrón is the tequila brand that elevated the category in the United States from a shot-and-lime spirit to something people considered worth sipping. Founded in 1989 by John Paul DeJoria and Martin Crowley, Patrón's approach from the beginning was to produce premium tequila using both traditional craft methods and the most exacting quality standards — and to package it beautifully enough that people would understand immediately that this was something different. The hand-blown, individually numbered bottle has been part of the story from day one.
What makes Patrón technically distinctive is its dual production process. Every bottle of Patrón Reposado begins as a blend of two different tequilas produced from the same 100% Blue Weber agave but made two completely different ways: one using a traditional volcanic stone tahona wheel to crush the cooked agave — extracting maximum agave fiber character — and one using a modern roller mill for a cleaner, lighter result. The two spirits are blended before resting in small oak barrels for at least two months. The oak adds vanilla, butterscotch, and light spice while the tahona component ensures the distinctive Patrón agave character remains fully present throughout. Triple distilled, packaged in its signature hand-blown bottle with the orange ribbon, presented in the distinctive orange gift box.
ABV / Proof
| Producer |
Hacienda Patrón, Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco, Mexico (NOM 1492) |
| Type |
Tequila Reposado — 100% Blue Weber Agave |
| Production |
Blend of tahona-produced and roller mill-produced tequilas, triple distilled |
| Aging |
Minimum 2 months in small oak barrels |
| Bottle |
Hand-blown, individually numbered glass bottle with orange ribbon |
| Presentation |
Includes orange gift box |
| Proof |
80 Proof |
| ABV |
40% |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Mexico, Jalisco |
Tasting Notes
Color: Clear pale straw gold — lighter than many reposados, reflecting the relatively short oak contact
Nose: Elegant and herbaceous — citrus, roasted coconut, chargrilled peppers, white pepper, thyme, cinnamon, and rich vanilla. The tahona component adds agave complexity that distinguishes Patrón from cleaner reposados
Palate: Smooth and well-balanced — vanilla, zesty citrus, cracked black pepper, cinnamon, and dill, with a touch of butterscotch from the oak and the rich agave character of the tahona blend underneath
Finish: Fresh cinnamon and black pepper spice with lingering butterscotch — delicate and clean with subtle toasty oak on the close
FAQ
What is a tahona and why does Patrón use it?
A tahona is a large volcanic stone wheel, traditionally pulled by a mule, used to crush cooked agave piñas. The process is slow, labor-intensive, and extracts the agave fibers along with the juice — those fibers ferment alongside the liquid, adding a distinctly earthy, herbaceous depth to the final spirit. Patrón blends tahona-produced tequila with roller-mill-produced tequila in every batch to balance the rich agave character of the traditional method with the cleaner, lighter quality of the modern one.
How does Patrón Reposado compare to Patrón Silver?
Patrón Silver is unaged — bottled directly after distillation for the purest, most immediate agave expression. Patrón Reposado rests in small oak barrels for at least two months, which adds vanilla, butterscotch, and light spice while softening the herbal edges. Reposado is the middle ground — more complex than Silver, more agave-forward than Añejo. It's the most versatile of the three for both sipping and cocktails.
Where can I buy Patrón Reposado online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway — fast, insured shipping nationwide.
