Patrón Silver Tequila

I just did an A/B comparison between Patron Silver and Siete Leguas Blanco. The Patron was tasteless in comparison. Yes it is drinkable and not offensive, but neither is it particularly pleasant. I doubt I will ever buy Patron again, knowing there are more interesting and flavorful options at a lower price.

I know it's popular to dump on Patron because of its price and popularity but this is a nice Blanco. It showcases the cooked agave and it has a pleasant velvety texture. Really enjoyable.

A smooth and tasty tequila

Nose - fresh cooked agave, vegetal and floral notes, lime zest, mint, subtle pepper, moderate to high ethanol burn. Taste - cooked agave, white pepper, grapefruit, sweet lime, citrus zest, spearmint, floral notes, grassiness, salt, moderate alcohol bite, finishing medium length with citrus, mint, and cooked agave flavors. This is a quality tequila, albeit a bit boring. I like that cooked agave is the first note I pick up on the nose and palate. What stands out most is the crispness. The flavors are all treble notes, as opposed to the earthy, fusty bass notes I perceive with many other tequilas. There’s almost an effervescence to the whole experience, a bit like drinking a lime LaCroix. However, there is no value here. At ~$50 near me, this is more expensive than El Tesoro and is creeping dangerously close to Fortaleza prices, both of which are significantly better products in my opinion. I can see this being a really good introduction to well made tequila for the uninitiated, as you get some good cooked agave flavors and there are no challenging elements to negotiate.