Observed Signal · Mar 31, 2026 · Marketing Campaign · Source: Adweek · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Patrón Protects Premium Position Through Craft and Culture
In an episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Roberto Ramirez Laverde, global senior vice president of Patrón Tequila at Bacardi, explains how Patrón maintains its super-premium positioning through quality, transparency and craft. He describes campaigns such as the additive-free platform and The Perfect Pour, a creative collaboration with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, and the Pursuit of Greatness effort. Ramirez Laverde discusses Gen Z’s shift toward intentional, quality-driven drinking, Patrón’s music- and culture-first partnerships (including the Grammys and artists like Becky G and Karan Aujla), and the brand’s focus on experiential activations at festivals like Lollapalooza. He frames AI and emerging tech as efficiency tools while emphasizing human connection and on-premise experiences as core drivers of brand equity.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Roberto Ramirez Laverde is global senior vice president of Patrón Tequila at Bacardi.
- The tequila category has seen over 700 new entrants since 2019, per the conversation.
- Patrón emphasises transparency with an additive-free campaign (ingredients: agave, water, yeast) as part of its brand positioning.
- The Perfect Pour campaign included a creative partnership with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro; Patrón also partners with the Grammys and artists such as Becky G and Karan Aujla.
- Patrón reports that more than 70% of its consumers prefer experiences over goods, shaping its experiential strategy at events like Lollapalooza.
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