Production Details | |
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NOM : | 1492 , |
Agave Type : | Tequilana Weber , |
Agave Region : | Jalisco (Los Altos) , |
Region : | Jalisco (Ciénega) , |
Cooking : | Stone/Brick Ovens , |
Extraction : | Tahona , |
Water Source : | - , |
Fermentation : | Wood fermentation tanks, 100% agave, Fermentation with fibers , |
Distillation : | 2x distilled , |
Still : | Copper Pot , |
Aging : | American White Oak barrels, Used barrels, Bourbon barrels , |
ABV/Proof : | 42% abv (84-proof) |
Other : | Natural cork |
The stronger, the better when it comes to the champagne of Mexico.
Patrón Spirits Company’s artisanal Roca Patrón line, launched this summer, has far exceeded initial projections and is re-energizing the upscale Tequila brand for the company, which has further releases on the way.
Patrón's newest premium tequila, Roca Patron, may also be its most old-fashioned.
Patrón Spirits Co.—which essentially created the high-end tequila segment with its flagship Patrón Tequila brand—has gone further upmarket with a new line of artisanal Tequilas called Roca Patrón.
The aroma greets you with an inviting warmth, blending cinnamon, brown sugar, and subtle minerality with soft ethyl undertones. Clove and baking spices lend a cozy depth, while vanilla, red apple reminiscent of red licorice, and a light hint of sarsaparilla. A great nose On the palate, the flavors seamlessly mirror the inviting aroma, yet offer a delightful twist. The familiar notes are enhanced by a tangy fruitiness, sweet cooked agave, peppermint, wood, and a gourmand interplay of sweetness, spiciness and citrus. The dry down completes the experience with lingering fruity and oaky sweetness, punctuated by a heated pepperiness that clings softly to the sides of the tongue. The overall composition is better than expected.