Patrón x Guillermo del Toro is a landmark collaboration between the world's leading ultra-premium tequila producer and one of cinema's most visionary directors, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker behind Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, and Hellboy. Del Toro brought his singular artistic vision to every element of this release, creating a bottle and presentation that functions as a complete work of dark fantasy art. The hand-blown black crystal skull bottle, designed by del Toro and crafted in collaboration with Patrón's artisans, sits enshrined within a dramatic crimson altar-style cabinet lined with intricate hand-carved relief work featuring winged figures, serpents, and skeletal motifs. The doors open to reveal the bottle flanked by two votive candle holders and the inscription "Tiempo, Vida y Madurez" meaning time, life, and maturity, the three pillars del Toro identified as defining the character of extra añejo tequila. The liquid inside is a premium extra añejo made from 100% Weber Blue Agave from the Highlands of Jalisco, aged in a combination of American and French oak barrels, delivering a depth and complexity that matches the gravity of the presentation. This is among the most extraordinary collector tequila releases ever produced.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Deep warm amber with golden honey tones, reflecting years of French and American oak maturation

Nose: Elegant and complex, with cooked agave, vanilla bean, dried apricot, butterscotch, and a gentle toasted oak spice. The Highland agave character adds a floral sweetness that lifts the profile above typical barrel-aged expressions.

Palate: Rich and smooth, with caramelized agave, toffee, dried fruit, cinnamon, and a refined oak sweetness that builds slowly. The extra añejo aging rounds every edge without losing the agave identity, delivering a sipping experience that matches the seriousness of the presentation.

Finish: Long and warming, with vanilla, toasted oak spice, dried flowers, and a final whisper of sweet agave that fades gracefully.

FAQ

Who is Guillermo del Toro and why does this collaboration matter?
Guillermo del Toro is the Academy Award-winning Mexican filmmaker behind Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, Crimson Peak, and Hellboy, known for his visionary blend of dark fantasy, intricate creature design, and deeply personal storytelling. Del Toro is also a celebrated collector of art, books, and curiosities, and he brought that sensibility to every detail of this release, from the skull bottle design to the altar cabinet and the inscription. The result is a spirits collaboration that stands as genuine art in its own right.

What does "Tiempo, Vida y Madurez" mean?
The inscription on the cabinet translates as "time, life, and maturity" in Spanish, representing the three qualities del Toro identified as defining what makes extra añejo tequila exceptional. It is both a philosophical statement about the aging process and a reflection of del Toro's broader artistic themes around the passage of time.

Is this a limited edition?
Yes. This is a finite limited release produced in collaboration with del Toro. Once current stock sells through it will not be replenished. The combination of liquid quality, artistic presentation, and cultural significance makes this one of the most compelling collector tequila acquisitions available today.

What is included in the presentation set?
The set includes the hand-blown black crystal skull bottle, the full crimson altar cabinet with hand-carved relief work and hinged doors, and two votive candle holders as shown in the product image.

Where can I buy Patrón x Guillermo del Toro online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.