Patron Anejo Cristalino Tequila
Patron Anejo Cristalino Tequila starts life as a true añejo — 100% Weber Blue Agave tequila rested 12 to 15 months across four different oak cask types at Hacienda Patrón — then passes through wood charcoal filtration that strips away every trace of amber color while keeping the barrel-born depth. The result is a crystal-clear tequila with the soul of an aged one, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750mL bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 12–15 months in four oak cask types, then charcoal-filtered
- Agave: 100% Weber Blue Agave; Hacienda Patrón, Jalisco Highlands
- Style: Cristalino — crystal-clear añejo
The Crystal-Clear Añejo
The cristalino category has been beloved in Mexico for years, and Patrón's entry sets the standard: the depth of a 12-to-15-month barrel-aged tequila — vanilla, caramel, butterscotch — with the shimmering clarity and crisp drinkability of a blanco. The charcoal filtration removes color, not character, leaving a spirit that works equally well in a polished cocktail or poured neat. Explore the Patrón collection, browse more cristalino tequila, and shop añejo tequila at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Bright lemon zest and coconut on the nose with white chocolate and cooked agave beneath; the palate brings milk chocolate, butterscotch, and vanilla over a savory thread of light oak tannin, with a mild, building spice that never turns hot. Retailers consistently call it smooth, sweet, and refined with a clean, elegant finish.
How to Enjoy
Serve it neat or over a single large cube to catch the full barrel-aged depth, or use it as a luxury base in a cristalino margarita or a clear, spirit-forward tequila old fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "cristalino" mean in tequila?
Cristalino is aged tequila — here, an añejo — that has been charcoal-filtered to remove its amber color while retaining the flavors developed in barrel. You get the complexity of aging with the clarity of an unaged spirit.
How long is Patron Anejo Cristalino aged?
Twelve to 15 months across four different oak cask types before the wood-charcoal filtration step.
Is Patron Cristalino gluten-free?
Yes. Like all tequila, it is distilled from 100% Weber Blue Agave and contains no grains.
Add Patron Anejo Cristalino Tequila to your cart at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — añejo depth, bottled crystal-clear.