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Patrón Tequila

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Published 02/2/15

About Patrón Tequila

Founder: John Paul DeJoria and Martin Crowley
Year Founded: 1989
Distillery Location: Jalisco, Mexico
Master Distiller / Blender: Francisco Alcaraz, Master Distiller

Patrón Tequila Essential Facts

  • Patrón is the biggest selling ultra-premium tequila in the US.
  • John Paul DeJoria’s other huge success is his line of Paul Mitchell hair care products which he co-founded.
  • Each bottle is hand-labeled and inspected–over 60 hands touch every bottle of Patrón before it leaves the distillery.
  • The brand is one of the few tequilas to still use the traditional stone wheel, called a “tahona,” to crush its agave.

How You Should Drink Patrón Tequila