🥃 Patrón Silver
Patrón Silver is an unaged tequila made from 100% blue Weber agave, 40% ABV (80 proof). According to the brand, it is the base for the other Patrón lines.
Patrón Silver is the base unaged line of the Patrón brand: a tequila at 40% ABV (80 proof) which the producer's website calls the foundation for all its other expressions. It is clear, with agave and citrus notes and a clean, slightly spicy finish. It gives the most direct idea of the taste of agave itself, without the influence of wood, and it is the starting point of the whole range.
According to the brand's website, only three ingredients go into it: blue Weber agave, yeast and water. The tequila is produced in small batches at Hacienda Patrón in Jalisco. There is no barrel ageing, so oak does not affect the taste here; the character comes from the agave itself. Among its tasting notes the brand lists cooked agave, melon, lemongrass and citrus zest.
Why it matters to you. Silver is easy to compare with the Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo of the same brand: the difference lies almost entirely in barrel ageing, not in the agave or the strength. Look for "100 % de agave" on the label. The WHO reminds us: there is no safe level of alcohol.
Facts
| Legal basis | NOM-006-SCFI-2012; designation of origin "Tequila" |
|---|---|
| EU category | tequila (a protected name of Mexico) |
| Raw material | blue Weber agave (100% according to the producer), yeast, water |
| Distillation method | Hacienda Patrón, Jalisco; small batches (according to the brand's website) |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40% ABV |
| Minimum maturation | none: unaged tequila |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Patrón Silver → affects → 🍷 Alcohol and health ← affects ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Made from
- 🥃 Tequila 100% agave (100% de agave), 🥃 Blue agave
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Patrón, 🌵 Tequila
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Sauza Signature Blue
Frequently asked questions
Is Patrón Silver aged in barrels?
No. According to the brand's website, Silver is not aged; it is used as the base for the other lines.
What ABV and proof is Patrón Silver?
40% ABV, which is 80 proof, according to the producer's website.
What is Patrón Silver made from?
Blue Weber agave, yeast and water; the producer claims 100% agave.
What does Patrón Silver taste like?
The brand lists cooked agave, melon, lemongrass and citrus zest; it is clear, with a clean, slightly spicy finish.
How is Silver different from Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo?
The difference lies almost entirely in barrel ageing, not in the agave or the strength; Silver has no barrel ageing.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🥃 Tequila 100% agave (100% de agave) — Tequila made only from sugars of blue agave from the area of origin, unlike the “Tequila” category, where other sugars may make up to 49%. Look for “100% de agave” on the label.
- 🥃 Sauza Signature Blue — Sauza Signature Blue is a Sauza tequila line in Blanco and Reposado, both 40% ABV (80 proof). Made from blue Weber agave, with the juice cooked after pressing; Tequila.net calls it 100% agave.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Patrón Extra Añejo · 🥃 Patrón Añejo · 🥃 Patrón Reposado · 🥃 Sauza Gold · 🥃 Sauza Silver · 🥃 Don Julio Blanco
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Patrón (brand site): Silver (unaged, 40 %, small batches, Hacienda Patrón)
- Patrón (brand site): range and 100 % Blue Weber Agave
- NOM-006-SCFI-2012, Bebidas alcohólicas — Tequila — Especificaciones (DOF 13.12.2012, Mexico): classes blanco, reposado, añejo, extra añejo
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)