Patron Anejo Sherry Cask (750Ml)

Description

Patrón Sherry Cask Aged Añejo spends more than two years in Spanish oak casks that once held Oloroso sherry. It never sees any other wood. That makes it a full sherry-matured añejo, not a quick finish. Patrón distills it from 100% Blue Weber agave, then ages it in the barrel room at its Jalisco hacienda. The bottle sits at 40% ABV.

Each sherry barrel ages the spirit a little differently. That is why Master Distiller David Rodriguez tastes and blends the barrels to reach the house style. The result is a limited release in the Patrón Cask Collection. It was also the brand's first new release in two years when it arrived. If you already enjoy Patrón, this shows a richer, deeper side of the range.

In the glass it shows a bright, medium gold. Lift it to your nose and you get pecans and fresh-cooked agave first. Light butter and dried fruit follow close behind. The sip brings more pecan, light toasted oak, and caramel. Raisins and a hint of butter round it out. The finish lasts a long time, with fruit and pecans fading slowly.

Patrón says the sherry wood adds dried fruit, caramel, vanilla, clove, and nutty depth. It still keeps the classic Patrón notes of pepper, herbal citrus, and sweet agave. VinePair's tasters found apricot, dates, stewed pear, and honey-glazed walnut. They also noted fig preserves and a warm baked-pear finish. Drinkhacker took a firmer view. Its reviewer found it nutty and winey, closer to a young brandy than a classic tequila. So expect a sherry-forward pour. If you love sherried Scotch or aged brandy, that may be just what you want. If you want bright, peppery agave above all, a younger Patrón may suit you better.

The easiest way to start is neat or over one large ice cube. A snifter or tulip glass gathers the nutty aromas so you catch them before each sip. It also earns a place in mixed drinks. Patrón builds a Sherry Cask Old Fashioned, a Capataz Margarita, and a Sherry Cask Swizzle around it. Rodriguez likes it in classic cocktails that usually call for other spirits. Try it in place of whiskey in your next stirred drink.

At the table, the nutty, dried-fruit side works with rich food. Try it with grilled steak, lamb chops, or a board of aged cheese and cured meats. Dark chocolate and desserts with figs or raisins make a sweet match. It is a fine bottle to share with friends who love aged spirits and like a pour with a story behind it.

Product Details

• UPC: 721733004478
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• ABV: 40%
• Type: Añejo Tequila
• Brand: Patrón
• Region: Jalisco, Mexico
• Agave: 100% Blue Weber agave
• Age Statement: Over two years
• Cask Type: Spanish Oloroso sherry oak casks
• Taste Profile: Pecans, light toasted oak, caramel, raisins, hint of butter
• Aroma & Bouquet: Pecans, fresh-cooked agave, light butter, dried fruits
• Smooth & Finish: Long-lasting, with fruit and pecans
• Mixing Suggestion: Sip neat, or try a Sherry Cask Old Fashioned or Capataz Margarita
• Recommended Pairing: Grilled steak, lamb, aged cheese, dark chocolate