Not as good as the Patron Smoky. Kind of a mezcal-light that lacks depth and complexity. Cascahuin Aniversario and Siembre Ancestral are the benchmarks for this style. This Patron (although at a lower price point - $70) misses the mark set by these standouts. Bacardi influence? Not sure, but I'd take an Islay scotch instead

Decent spirit. Would of loved for the aromas and smokiness to last longer. Hard to top other smoky expressions from well known distilleries

I have downgraded from my video review. There's not that much authentic smoke, and there's nothing else but a lit of sweetness. Although it's not ridiculously priced.. I'm not impressed.

Probably a smart marketing idea to make this mezcal-esque expression, but it missed the mark. Nose is one-dimensional, with smoke prominent. Flavor is Minerality, soil, smoke, light citrus. But tastes like three different tequilas mixed together. Very disjointed. Could see it in a spicy/smoky margarita but at this price point ($70) it’s a pass for me.

Sweet smoke aroma. Unreal. Slight smoke flavour. Super smooth

Aroma: definitely has a mezcal leaning aroma - smoky some sweetness as well Flavor: smokiness in flavor is more subdued but is still present. There is a sweetness that can place my finger on. The front end is thin no burn at all then towards the middle more tingles and burn and then small lingering burn in the finish Finish: very subtle it does linger in the palate but it is sweet and a bit of smokiness I didn’t expect much; it’s better than I had thought but not sure if there is something going on here or not but definitely can say this is catered to the American palate

Bottle: L23039PA301 1819, LOTE SA 0123, No. HP 28039 Appearance: Clear Nose: Smoke, charcoal, cooked agave, citrus, lemon, grapefruit, black pepper, mesquite, pine tree, black tea, alcohol, and minerality…appealing, but surprisingly simple given the production methods. Palate: Smoke, cooked agave, black pepper, citrus, lemon, alcohol, black tea, tobacco, chocolate, minerality, pine tree, dry earth, and brine/salinity… Finish: Lemon, black pepper, and smoke…short Overall: For the moment, it’s trendy to dislike Patron. I must admit, though, that I had a bit of palate fatigue when I first tried this (after sampling Gran Patron Smoky, Siembra Valles Ancestral, and Del Maguey San Luis Del Rio Azul for comparison), so I spent some time working my way through the bottle. It’s not the most complex tequila I’ve ever had, but it’s far from bad and doesn’t taste artificially manipulated. The smoke is gentle and approachable, and it’s enjoyable sipped or in a cocktail if your expectations aren’t unreasonable.