1800 Tequila is produced at the La Rojeña (NOM 1122) distillery in the town of Tequila, the same as Jose Cuervo and related brands. You most likely recognize its distinctive trapezoidal bottle shape, inspired by the Mayan pyramids.
Originally launched as Cuervo 1800 in a nod to the first year tequila was formally aged in oak, it eventually broke off into its own brand while still under common ownership.
While most blancos are not aged, 1800 undergoes a 15-day maturation in American and French oak barrels before being blended.
The aromas are interesting. They aren’t traditional scents that are easily recognized. There’s a savory herbal note that’s slightly sweet, a sage-like quality. It isn’t offensive, but it is different.
The body is very thin, water-like. The sweetness hits up front, and then the savory note creeps in, but it’s more muted than the nose.
There’s a peppery note that creeps in toward the finish.
Overall, 1800 Blanco has an interesting nose and a thin body without a good tequila bite. It’ll work as the alcohol component of a cocktail, but I wouldn’t call it tequila-forward.
NOM | 1122 |
|---|---|
Agave | Jalisco (Los Valles) |
Cooking | High pressure autoclave |
Extraction | Roller mill |
Water | — |
Fermentation | Stainless steel tanks |
Still | Column |
Age | 15 days in American and French oak |
ABV | 40% |
