Patron Tequila

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Tequila has been around for generations, but when Patrón was launched in 1989 it was introduced to the world as ultra-premium Tequila.

The history of Patron

Patrón (Spanish for 'the good boss') is the brainchild of two entrepreneurs, John Paul DeJoria and Martin Crowley, whose love of Tequila and desire to create the best Tequila in the world led them to a factory high in the mountains of Jalisco, Mexico, producing an extraordinary spirit. A few changes later, Patrón Tequila, now the world’s top-selling ultra-premium Tequila, was ready for market, and The Patrón Spirits Company (formerly St Maarten Spirits) was born.

Where is Patron Tequila made?

The Patrón factory is located in the small town of Atotonilco, and is a multimillion-dollar facility with a guest hacienda where 700 employees create by hand the Tequila that goes into every bottle. The Patrón Spirits Company, headquartered in Las Vegas, now imports and markets a portfolio of the fine top-quality spirits, including its signature Patrón Tequila line, which includes Patrón Silver and Patrón XO.

Patrón’s success is due in no small part to its founders’ hunch early on that consumers were ready for an ultra-premium Tequila. In the short time since it was introduced, Patrón has outsold all other ultra-premium Tequilas in the world combined.

The company’s other products – Patrón XO Café (Tequila and coffee liqueur), Patrón Citrónge (orange liqueur) and Pyrat rums (fine Caribbean sipping rums) – have also earned their own acclaim by carving out a growing slice of the fine spirit market.

Types of Patron Tequila

Silver – Patrón's premium blanco Tequila that is clean, zingy and refreshing, with good agave purity.

Reposado – meaning 'rested' in Spanish, Patrón Reposado is aged to develop complex flavours – the ideal midpoint between Blanco and Añejo styles. A fabulous Tequila.

XO Cafe Coffee Liqueur – this rich, full-flavoured liqueur is made with Patrón Tequila and coffee essence. Want to make an Espresso Martini? You'll need some of this. It's also great poured over vanilla ice cream.