The Tequila Making Process
07. Blending and Bottling
Blending and Bottling: Creating a Consistent Flavor & Packaging for Sales
Since every batch of tequila has its own flavor quirks, depending on slight differences that might take place during production, blending is a common practice in spirit production (and wine) to ensure consistency and a “house style.”
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at patrón: the perfect blend.
The final steps of the process for Patrón Silver are blending and bottling. The tahona- and roller-milled distillates emerge from the distillation process at 55% alcohol (110 proof). To form the complex flavor profile that’s our distinctive house style, we blend the two distillates together with pure water from our deep well to reduce the alcohol content to 80 proof for most products.
This video is part of,“From Field to Glass,” a collaborative series from Vinepair and Patrón highlighting the importance of naturally perfect and authentic tequila.
In this episode, Adam and Joanna from Vinepair head to the barrel rooms with PATRÓN bulk coordinator Ricardo Mora to see how the PATRÓN Silver tequila is barrel-aged to become the popular Reposado, Añejo, and Extra Añejo expressions. Then Miryam Segura, PATRÓN bottling manager, shows Adam and Joanna all the stations of the bottling process and the many devoted employees who make it possible.