Patron Silver Tequila

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Tequila / Mezcal
Producer:
 
Patron
Label Name:
 
Silver Tequila
Country:
 
Mexico
Region:
 
Jalisco (Los Altos / Atotonilco el Alto)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
40%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
2
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
12-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 87 pts (2011); multiple industry medals including San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold and IWSC/World Tequila Awards honors

Tasting Note
Clear, fresh agave aroma with citrus, honeydew and lemongrass notes; clean palate of sweet cooked agave, bright citrus and light black-pepper finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled fish tacos, ceviche, shrimp ceviche, roasted chicken, goat cheese crostini; Asian: sashimi, sushi, spicy Thai chicken, Korean BBQ, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Handcrafted, small-batch tequila from 100% Blue Weber Agave; baked in ovens, crushed via tahona and roller mills, fermented and double-distilled in pot stills; lightly filtered before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Patrón Spirits Company (founded 1989) produces Patrón at Hacienda Patrón in Jalisco; known for hand-numbered bottles and premium, small-batch production.