Gran Patron Piedra Extra Anejo

Description

Gran Patrón Piedra Extra Añejo Tequila

Volume: 750mL | ABV: 40% (80 Proof) | Category: 100% Puro Agave Tequila Extra Añejo | Region: Jalisco, Mexico | Presentation: Handcrafted Artisan Decanter with Presentation Box

The Ultimate Tribute to Artisanal Heritage

Situated at the pinnacle of Patrón’s ultra-luxury portfolio, Gran Patrón Piedra (“Stone”) honors the ancient, laborious method of crushing fully mature highland agaves with a massive two-ton volcanic stone tahona wheel. This traditional process imparts a rich, earthy complexity that modern machinery simply cannot replicate. Aged for over three years in a meticulous combination of new American oak and French Limousin barrels, Piedra represents an uncompromising masterclass in extended cask maturation.

Artisanal Production and Patient Aging

Harvested exclusively from the mineral-rich volcanic soils of the Jalisco highlands, the agaves are slow-baked in small brick ovens for nearly three days. After being crushed by the tahona stone—with agave fibers left in the fermentation vats for added depth—the juice is double-distilled in small copper-pot stills. The resulting spirit is then laid down to rest for more than 36 months, absorbing deep structural elegance, rich tannins, and natural wood vanillins from the French and American oak casks.

An Exquisite, Multi-Layered Tasting Profile

Gran Patrón Piedra delivers a rich, majestic sensory journey that redefines the boundaries of extra-añejo tequila:

• Color: Deep, glowing mahogany with rich amber reflections and slow-moving legs.

• Nose: An alluring and complex bouquet of fresh stone fruits, sweet vanilla bean, and creamy caramel, seamlessly layered with earthy undertones, roasted nuts, and delicate hints of fresh mushroom and antique oak.

• Palate: Immeasurably smooth, velvety, and full-bodied. The thick mouthfeel blankets the palate with decadent waves of baked agave, sweet pastry, dark chocolate, and honeyed fruit, beautifully balanced by warm baking spices and refined toasted wood.

• Finish: Exceptionally long, warm, and luxurious. The sweet confectionery notes and earthy complexity gradually fade into a clean, dry finish underscored by lingering oak and spice.

A Museum-Grade Masterpiece for the Connoisseur

Housed in a stunning, individually crafted artisanal crystal decanter accompanied by a high-end presentation box, Gran Patrón Piedra is a true work of art. Whether acquired to celebrate a monumental milestone, poured slowly from a copita on a special evening, or showcased as the centerpiece of an elite back bar, it delivers an unforgettable visual and tasting experience.