Patron Anejo Tequila Mexico 70 cl 40%

Inside the dim ageing cellar in Jalisco, rows of barrels stand in quiet order — French oak beside Hungarian oak, with a handful of casks that once held American whiskey tucked among them. Here, Patrón Añejo is left to mature for more than a year, until the raw tequila gathers depth, spice and a hint of dark chocolate.

Expert Description

Patrón Añejo is a Mexican Añejo Tequila, aged in a combination of French oak, Hungarian oak and used American whiskey barrels, and bottled at 40% ABV. Like the rest of the Patrón range, it comes from Hacienda Patrón in the highlands around Atotonilco el Alto in Jalisco, where everything is made from 100% Blue Weber Agave.

The Añejo expression rests at least 12 months in barrel, where each of the three cask types adds its own imprint — from the finesse of French oak to the caramel and spice of the American whiskey barrels. The result is a fuller, more complex tequila than both Silver and Reposado in the same range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose opens with warm vanilla, dried fruit and toasted oak, layered with honey and light caramel, closing on a whisper of spice.

Palate

The palate is silky and full-bodied with butterscotch, roasted agave and dark chocolate, spiced with baking spice. Raisin and honey follow, along with a touch of ripe melon.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, with caramel and a light smokiness that lingers alongside the toasted oak notes.

Specifications

Name: Patrón Añejo Tequila
Distillery: Hacienda Patrón
Region/Country: Jalisco, Mexico
Type: Mexican Añejo Tequila (100% Agave)
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 cl
Cask type: French oak, Hungarian oak and used American whiskey barrels, 12-15 months
EAN no.: 721733000715
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed neat at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass, ideally after a meal

Flavour Profile

Caramel · Toasted Oak · Dark Chocolate · Raisin

Did You Know?

Patrón Añejo doesn't age in just one cask type — it matures in a combination of French oak, Hungarian oak and used American whiskey barrels, an unusual pairing in the tequila world that gives it its signature depth of dark chocolate and caramel.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Patrón Añejo Tequila

What does Patrón Añejo taste like?

It's full-bodied and silky, with butterscotch, roasted agave, dark chocolate and baking spice, closing on a long, caramel-like finish.

What sets Añejo apart from the other expressions in the range?

Añejo spends significantly longer in barrel than Reposado and matures in three different cask types at once, giving it a deeper, more complex profile.

How should Patrón Añejo be stored?

Upright, cool and dark, away from direct sunlight. Unopened, the bottle keeps for years.

At what temperature should it be served?

At room temperature, so the deep caramel and chocolate notes can fully unfold.

Which glass is recommended for Patrón Añejo?

A small brandy or tulip-shaped glass concentrates the aroma and gives room to nose it before tasting.

Does Patrón Añejo work in cocktails?

It can be used in a tequila-based Old Fashioned variation, but most drinkers prefer it neat, the way you would an aged spirit.

Where is Patrón Añejo distilled?

At Hacienda Patrón in the highlands around Atotonilco el Alto in Jalisco.

Is Patrón Añejo a good gift?

Its full-bodied character and extended ageing make it a natural choice for anyone who already knows and appreciates aged tequila.