PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Cristalino tequila represents a genuinely distinctive category all its own — as Patrón's own team puts it, "the resulting tequila represents the rich smoothness of añejo alongside the crystal-clear clarity of blanco tequila — a blending of two worlds." Patrón Cristalino Añejo begins its life as a fully traditional, oak-aged añejo, built from 100% Blue Weber agave, slow-cooked using Patrón's own signature methods to draw out real depth and richness. Only after that full aging process is complete does the tequila undergo charcoal filtration, stripping away the amber color while deliberately preserving the complexity the wood imparted along the way.
As Patrón's own team describes their philosophy: "crafting tequila is an art that balances tradition and innovation. Patrón Cristalino continues that pursuit and shows aged tequila in a new light." The result is genuinely unlike either a standard blanco or a typical añejo — visually clear and crisp, but carrying real, layered barrel character underneath.
The official tasting notes describe "soft aromatic notes of caramel, creamy vanilla, light oak and the star of the show, our signature slow-cooked 100% Blue Weber Agave." Nestor Liquor's extended tasting adds "subtle aromas of vanilla, oak, and caramel, complemented by hints of dried fruit and citrus" on the nose, developing on the palate into "a rich and velvety texture with flavors of sweet agave, vanilla, and butterscotch, layered with notes of honey, oak, and a touch of citrus," the finish "long and smooth, with lingering notes of vanilla and caramel." Remedy Liquor's tasting confirms "rich vanilla, caramel, and honey, followed by layers of toasted oak, chocolate, and dried fruits," the texture "silky and elegant." Tastings.com's review notes that Cristalino tequilas as a category "tend to have rounder, more creamy aromas and flavors than blancos and also softer acidity and agave notes," calling them "designed for sipping." This is genuinely well-crafted, refined tequila — real aged complexity in a strikingly clear, crystalline presentation, perfectly sized here in convenient minis for sharing or sampling.
Patrón Cristalino Añejo Tequila is produced in Jalisco, Mexico, made from 100% Blue Weber agave, slow-cooked and traditionally distilled before aging in oak barrels to develop real richness and depth as a genuine añejo tequila. Following aging, the tequila undergoes charcoal filtration, a process that removes the amber color imparted by the barrel while preserving the aged complexity developed during maturation. Bottled at 40% ABV / 80 proof, in convenient 50ml format, 12 per pack.
No formal numerical critic score from a major spirits publication is confirmed for this product at this time.
Patrón (official tasting note):
"Striking a harmonious balance, it offers soft aromatic notes of caramel, creamy vanilla, light oak and the star of the show, our signature slow-cooked 100% Blue Weber Agave."
Nestor Liquor (extended tasting note):
"Aroma: The nose opens with subtle aromas of vanilla, oak, and caramel, complemented by hints of dried fruit and citrus. Palate: On the palate, experience a rich and velvety texture with flavors of sweet agave, vanilla, and butterscotch, layered with notes of honey, oak, and a touch of citrus. Finish: The finish is long and smooth, with lingering notes of vanilla and caramel, leaving a memorable and elegant aftertaste."
Remedy Liquor (extended tasting note):
"The initial taste reveals rich vanilla, caramel, and honey, followed by layers of toasted oak, chocolate, and dried fruits. The texture is silky and elegant, offering a refined sipping experience."
Tastings.com (category context):
"Cristalino tequilas are barrel-aged tequilas, usually añejos, that have been stripped of color. They tend to have rounder, more creamy aromas and flavors than blancos and also softer acidity and agave notes. They are designed for sipping."
Nose
Vanilla, oak, and caramel lead, joined by dried fruit and citrus, alongside slow-cooked agave.
Palate
Rich and velvety, with sweet agave and vanilla carrying the entry, developing butterscotch, honey, toasted oak, and a touch of chocolate.
Finish
Long and smooth, closing with lingering vanilla and caramel — genuinely elegant and refined.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | Cristalino Añejo Tequila — 100% Blue Weber Agave |
| ABV / Proof | 40% ABV / 80 Proof |
| Agave | 100% Blue Weber |
| Aging | Traditional añejo oak barrel aging, then charcoal filtered |
| Producer | Patrón Tequila — Jalisco, Mexico |
| Style / Identity | A genuinely refined, crystal-clear añejo — combines aged barrel depth with blanco-like clarity |
| Aromas & Flavors | Vanilla, caramel, honey, toasted oak, dried fruit |
| Format | 12 x 50ml |
Tequila Old Fashioned — the añejo depth translates beautifully.
Cristalino Margarita — a refined, elevated take on the classic.
Neat or Over a Large Ice Cube — the recommended serve to appreciate its full layered character.
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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