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Patrón Debuts Guillermo del Toro–Directed ‘The Perfect Pour’ in NBA Telecast

The high-gloss spot signals a push to reinforce the tequila maker’s premium identity during a cooling U.S. market.

Overview

  • The 30-second commercial features del Toro on screen with a colorful “skeleton crew” that nods to Day of the Dead iconography.
  • Filmed at Hacienda Patrón in Jalisco, the piece uses a single-shot setup, motion-control robotics and motion-capture to achieve a purposeful stop-motion look.
  • The campaign, developed with BBH USA, is Patrón’s first major global commercial since 2022.
  • The spot premiered March 18 during ESPN’s WarriorsCeltics broadcast and is rolling out across TV, online video, digital and social, with select international markets to follow later this year.
  • Patrón executives position the work as craftsmanship-led storytelling following a reported 4.1% U.S. tequila and mezcal sales decline in 2025.