Patrón
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| Type | Premium tequila |
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| Manufacturer | The Patrón Spirits Company |
| Country of origin | Mexico |
| Introduced | 1989 |
| Proof | 80 |
| Variants | Añejo, Burdeos, Citrónge, Gran Platinum, Reposado, Silver |
Patrón is a luxury brand of tequila produced in Mexico and sold in hand-blown, cork-finished, individually numbered bottles.
Made entirely from agave, Patrón comes in five varieties: Silver, Añejo, Reposado and the upscale Gran Patrón silver and Gran Patrón añejo. It has the fastest growing sales of any tequila in the United States.[1]
Patrón also sells a tequila-coffee blend known as Patrón XO Cafe and a triple sec, Patrón Citrónge. The company has introduced a high-end, limited distribution tequila Gran Patrón Burdeos Añejo.[2]
Among other liquors, Patrón is notable for its frequent mention in popular American Pop, Hip-Hop, and R&B songs.
[edit] History
The Patrón Spirits Company, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, was formed in 1989 by John Paul DeJoria, a co-founder of John Paul Mitchell Systems.
[edit] References
- ^ Hinckley, David. "Tequila Ads Pulled for Patrón-izing Sex." New York Daily News. 5 April 2007: 43.
- ^ "Luxury Tequila Signals Export Drive for Patrón: Patrón has high hopes for New Premium Tequila Gran Patrón Burdeos - Brands to Watch." Duty Free News International. 15 March 2007: S22.
