Brand
1800
1800 is a Mexican tequila brand produced and bottled in the state of Jalisco. It offers a range of 100% Blue Weber agave expressions (Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and variants such as Cristalino and Milenio) and is positioned in the premium/super-premium segment.
- Jalisco · Mexico
- Since 1967
- 6 products
The story
The 1800 brand was launched as a premium label in 1967; the name refers to the year when tequila was first aged in wooden barrels. The brand's history is presented as part of a family tradition that the official site links to many generations of tequila production and to the brand's values (work, passion, honesty).
Production philosophy
Focused on taste quality, 1800 declares the exclusive use of 100% hand‑harvested Blue Weber agave and a careful process covering all stages from the piña to the finished product. The brand positions itself as committed to pursuing the 'best taste' and safeguarding the practices and communities associated with tequila.
Territory
Tequila Valley, state of Jalisco, Mexico
Production method
Blue Weber agave plants are hand-harvested by jimadores; the piñas are processed and fermented, and the distillate is generally subjected to double distillation in copper pot stills. Aged expressions are matured in oak barrels (typically new American and French oak).
Distillation
Double distillation in copper pot stills
Ageing
For aged expressions: use of new American and French oak barrels; Reposado is matured for at least 6 months, Añejo for over one year; some Extra Añejo (Milenio) exceed 3 years and may include finishes in Cognac casks.
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- Categories
- 100% Blue Weber agave tequila
- super-premium tequila
- tequila blanco/reposado/añejo/cristalino
- flavored tequila (e.g., coconut, cucumber & jalapeño)
- pre-mixed tequila cocktails
- Raw materials
- Blue Weber agave
- Casks and ageing vessels
- new American oak
- new French oak
- French Cognac casks (for finishes on some Extra Añejo expressions)
- Representative products
- 1800 Tequila Añejo 70cl
- Tequila 1800 Blanco 70cl
- Tequila 1800 Reposado 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Made with 100% hand-harvested Blue Weber agave
- Double distillation in copper pot stills for the main expressions
- Aged expressions in American and French oak
- Bottled/produced in the state of Jalisco, Mexico
- Brand launched in 1967 and managed within the owning family (official brand references)