Patron Tequila Anejo

Pairs with: Slow-roasted carnitas, grilled ribeye steak with chimichurri, dark chocolate tarts, or a rich mole poblano

Good for: Sipping neat by a crackling fire, or acting as the ultimate, sophisticated anchor for an elevated Old Fashioned

Cocktails: Añejo Old Fashioned, Patron Manhattan, or served neat with a sliver of orange peel

I am from: Los Altos (The Highlands), Jalisco, Mexico

The Story: Created at the beautiful Hacienda Patrón distillery, this ultra-premium pioneer is a benchmark producer in Los Altos—the rugged, sun-drenched highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. Jalisco is legendary because it holds the spirit's most prestigious heritage, thanks to its unique, ancient soils dominated by rich red clay. Constant warm days and cool nights blanket the highlands, locking in vibrant sweetness while the high-altitude terrains infuse the hand-harvested agaves with an unforgettable fruit-meets-mineral character. Patiently aged for a minimum of 12 months in a unique blend of French oak, Hungarian oak, and used American bourbon barrels, it masterfully bridges centuries of integrity with the deep, smooth soul of aged wood.

Why You'll Love Me: It balances deeply caramelized agave sweetness with an incredibly seductive, oak-driven warmth. Masterfully integrated over its time in the barrel, it bursts from the glass with lively aromas of warm caramel, toasted oak, dried raisins, and a touch of sweet honey. On the palate, it delivers a beautiful, silky medium-to-full body that is instantly cut by a laser-beam core of baking spices and vanilla bean. It gracefully sweeps into a long, complex finish defined by a mouthwatering buttery smoothness, a touch of rich dark chocolate, and a signature hint of smoky, sophisticated oak.