Patron Anejo Tequila Sherry Cask
Patrón Añejo Tequila Sherry Cask is a luxurious and distinctive release from the Patrón Cask Collection, marrying traditional tequila craftsmanship with the rich influence of Spanish sherry barrels. Aged for more than two years in Oloroso sherry casks, the tequila develops an unusually layered profile—combining roasted agave, caramel sweetness, and dried-fruit complexity rarely found in tequila. The result is an elegant, contemplative sipping tequila that appeals equally to agave enthusiasts and whiskey drinkers drawn to sherry-cask maturation.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Patrón is produced at Hacienda Patrón in Jalisco, Mexico, where the brand is known for meticulous small-batch tequila production. The spirit begins with 100% Weber Blue Agave, harvested at peak maturity from the highlands of Jalisco and slowly roasted to develop sweetness and depth.
Traditional production methods remain central to the process:
- Agave roasting in traditional ovens to convert starches to fermentable sugars
- Tahona and roller-mill extraction, a hybrid technique Patrón uses to capture both earthy and bright agave character
- Small-batch distillation in copper pot stills
- Careful barrel maturation
What makes this expression unique is its maturation. Instead of aging solely in standard American oak, the tequila spends more than two years in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks, allowing the spirit to absorb complex oxidative notes from the fortified wine previously held in the barrels.
This finishing process contributes layers of nutty richness, dried fruit, and baking spice, while preserving the tequila’s underlying agave character.
Tasting Profile
Nose
Roasted agave, caramel, vanilla, toasted nuts, and dried figs with subtle oak spice.
Palate
Rich and rounded with honeyed agave, raisins, walnut, pecan, and hints of clove and baking spice.
Finish
Long and warming with lingering dried fruit, oak sweetness, and gentle spice.
Quick Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ABV / Proof | 40% ABV / 80 Proof |
| Origin / Region | Jalisco, Mexico |
| Producer | Patrón Spirits Company |
| Grape Type / Spirit Type | 100% Weber Blue Agave Tequila |
| Aging or Maturation | Over 2 years in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks |
| Aromas & Flavors | Caramel, dried fruit, walnut, vanilla, spice |
| Style / Identity | Sherry-cask aged añejo tequila |
Cocktail Recipes
Sherry Cask Old Fashioned
Ingredients
- 2 oz Patrón Sherry Cask Añejo
- ¼ oz demerara syrup
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Orange peel
Preparation
Stir with ice until chilled. Strain over a large cube and garnish with an expressed orange peel.
Tequila Manhattan
Ingredients
- 2 oz Patrón Sherry Cask Añejo
- ¾ oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- Luxardo cherry
Preparation
Stir with ice and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry.
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Description
Patrón Añejo Tequila Sherry Cask is a luxurious and distinctive release from the Patrón Cask Collection, marrying traditional tequila craftsmanship with the rich influence of Spanish sherry barrels. Aged for more than two years in Oloroso sherry casks, the tequila develops an unusually layered profile—combining roasted agave, caramel sweetness, and dried-fruit complexity rarely found in tequila. The result is an elegant, contemplative sipping tequila that appeals equally to agave enthusiasts and whiskey drinkers drawn to sherry-cask maturation.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Patrón is produced at Hacienda Patrón in Jalisco, Mexico, where the brand is known for meticulous small-batch tequila production. The spirit begins with 100% Weber Blue Agave, harvested at peak maturity from the highlands of Jalisco and slowly roasted to develop sweetness and depth.
Traditional production methods remain central to the process:
- Agave roasting in traditional ovens to convert starches to fermentable sugars
- Tahona and roller-mill extraction, a hybrid technique Patrón uses to capture both earthy and bright agave character
- Small-batch distillation in copper pot stills
- Careful barrel maturation
What makes this expression unique is its maturation. Instead of aging solely in standard American oak, the tequila spends more than two years in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks, allowing the spirit to absorb complex oxidative notes from the fortified wine previously held in the barrels.
This finishing process contributes layers of nutty richness, dried fruit, and baking spice, while preserving the tequila’s underlying agave character.
Tasting Profile
Nose
Roasted agave, caramel, vanilla, toasted nuts, and dried figs with subtle oak spice.
Palate
Rich and rounded with honeyed agave, raisins, walnut, pecan, and hints of clove and baking spice.
Finish
Long and warming with lingering dried fruit, oak sweetness, and gentle spice.
Quick Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ABV / Proof | 40% ABV / 80 Proof |
| Origin / Region | Jalisco, Mexico |
| Producer | Patrón Spirits Company |
| Grape Type / Spirit Type | 100% Weber Blue Agave Tequila |
| Aging or Maturation | Over 2 years in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks |
| Aromas & Flavors | Caramel, dried fruit, walnut, vanilla, spice |
| Style / Identity | Sherry-cask aged añejo tequila |
Cocktail Recipes
Sherry Cask Old Fashioned
Ingredients
- 2 oz Patrón Sherry Cask Añejo
- ¼ oz demerara syrup
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Orange peel
Preparation
Stir with ice until chilled. Strain over a large cube and garnish with an expressed orange peel.
Tequila Manhattan
Ingredients
- 2 oz Patrón Sherry Cask Añejo
- ¾ oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- Luxardo cherry
Preparation
Stir with ice and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry.
