Who owns Patrón?
Patrón is owned by Bacardi (Bermuda), which has owned the brand since 1 May 2018.[1] Patrón was founded in 1989 in Mexico and was independent until 2018.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Bacardi Limited reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1989–2018)
- Owner HQ
- 🇧🇲 Bermuda, Hamilton · browse countries
- Origin
- 🇲🇽 Mexico
- Founded
- 1989
- Category
- Beverages › Spirits › Tequila & mezcal
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Patrón
Patrón is a premium tequila created in 1989, made in small batches from Highland agave and sold in an individually numbered hand-blown bottle, positioning tequila as a sipping spirit rather than a mixer. Bacardi took full ownership in 2018 in a deal valuing the business at $5.1 billion.
Ownership timeline of Patrón
Where Patrón sits in Bacardi
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Patrón?
The parent company of Patrón is Bacardi, a family-owned company headquartered in Bermuda.
Is Patrón Mexican or Bermudian?
Patrón originated in Mexico in 1989, but it is owned today by Bacardi, which is headquartered in Bermuda. So Patrón is a Mexican-origin brand under Bermudian ownership.
Since when has Bacardi owned Patrón?
Bacardi has owned Patrón since 1 May 2018.
Who owned Patrón before Bacardi?
Patrón was an independent company from its founding in 1989 until Bacardi acquired it in 2018.
Is Patrón still owned by Bacardi?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Patrón is still owned by Bacardi. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Bacardi Limited — our brands — Bacardi Limited, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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