If you’re not familiar, Patrón XO Cafe is a 35% abv dry coffee liqueur made with Patrón Silver Tequila. It’s an incredibly exciting time to be in the tequila business – we are thrilled to see consumer demand for tequila continuing to explode around the world,” Mauricio Vergara said. When it comes to storage, temperature is key. You should aim to keep your tequila in a dark place at room temperature or slightly cooler; a cabinet or a liquor cellar away from any heat sources is ideal. Avoid storing your tequila near appliances that generate heat and definitely keep it out of the fridge. Contrary to what some might think, you should never put tequila in the freezer as refrigeration can actually dull the flavors of your tequila.

Patrón Tequila president Mauricio Vergara told The Grocer that they want to focus on “growing and protecting production and supply of our core super and ultra-premium tequilas”. After baking, the cooked agave is crushed using a combination of a tahona stone wheel and a modern roller mill. The extracted juice is fermented in pine wood tanks for 72 hours. It's during this time that the natural yeast and airborne bacteria convert sugars into alcohol. This is a natural process without additional yeasts or accelerants, which contributes to the complex flavors of the final product. The fermented juice is then distilled in small, handmade copper pot stills, and Patrón Silver Tequila is distilled twice. This includes Patrón Silver, Patrón Reposado and Patrón Añejo, which he said need to be their “top priority”. Tequila is seeing rapid growth and incredible momentum – not just in the United States, but it is the second-fastest-growing category in value across the globe,” he continued. At the moment, demand for Tequila is increasing, which is why it makes financial sense for Patrón to focus on its ultra-premium tequilas.

If you're looking for an even deeper flavor, Patrón Añejo might be the bottle for you. Añejo means "aged," and this tequila is aged for 12 months in a combination of French oak, Hungarian oak, and used American whiskey barrels. This maturation process imparts a rich, golden color and a flavor profile that is a delightful blend of oak, honey, and vanilla layered over the core agave and citrus notes.

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