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The 1800 Tequila brand was formed as a subset of Jose Cuervo in 1975. Produced at the same facility and using the same materials as the famous Jose Cuervo tequila, this brand was designed to produce a superior sipping spirit for the higher end market. The 1800 date comes from the first year when oak barrels were first used to age tequila. Product It is made, bottled and aged at Jose Cuervo’s distillery, by the same expert craftsman and Tequila makers.
Reserva is the new Reserva Añejo that promises a softer more rounded agave flavour, it is this Tequila which represents the Jose Cuervo’s “Old World” style of Tequila-making: The 1800 Anejo is 100% agave, and aged for one year in oak barrels, and 1808 Reserva is a blend of 99.1% agave (a higher percentage of agave than the 1800), aged in smaller barrels.Despite its appeal, it sacrifices agave essence, making it fall short compared to other Extra Añejo Tequilas preserving agave through extended aging. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. However, if you are looking for a Tequila to mix, 1800 Blanco is still the best option in the 1800 range.
Tequila Reserva 1800 Silver ‘Anejo’ Tequilana Silvera is a fantastic example of a superb Tequila. It is a very smooth creamy Tequila with a full, lingering finish and subtle proof that makes it perfect to sip! Jessica Jupiter, “25 Cool Liquor Bottles Worth Buying For the Bottle Alone,” Complex, June 2, 2013.
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Michael J. de la Merced, “Diageo Is Said to Be in Talks to Buy Jose Cuervo,” DealBook, May 24, 2011. Koob GF. Director's Blog: Alcohol poses different challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. National Institutes of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. It would take some time for the Cuervo family to embrace their distilling calling, but by 1880 the family had started commercially producing their spirits for sale. Known originally as “mezcal de Tequila” (mezcal from the town of Tequila), the Mexican government eventually — after much lobbying — allowed them to designate their spirits as a unique appellation known simply as “tequila.” The very first bottle of Jose Cuervo Tequila rolled off the line in 1906 and a massive new category of distilled spirits was born. Blaine SK, Milivojevic V, Fox H, Sinha R. Alcohol effects on stress pathways: impact on craving and relapse risk. Can J Psychiatry. 2016;61(3):145-153. doi:10.1177/0706743716632512 The first officially licensed tequila manufacturer was Jose Antonio Cuervo of Jalisco, Mexico, in 1758, after he was given the rights by King Ferdinand VI of Spain to cultivate a portion of land. Shortly thereafter, the production of tequila was banned, until 1795, when King Carlos IV lifted the ban. 1800 is widely known as the year in which tequila was first successfully aged in wood. [6]
In terms of aging, the four main types of tequila are Blanco (0-59 days), Reposado (60+ days), Añejo (1-3 years), and Extra Añejo (3+ years). Blanco tequilas do not spend time aging in oak, whereas the other three categories do. Based on my experience, I suspect that this Tequila contains additives, which is not surprising as I believe that most, if not all, of Cuervo’s releases, are infused. Clay JM, Parker MO. Alcohol use and misuse during the COVID-19 pandemic: a potential public health crisis?. Lancet Public Health. 2020;5(5):e259. doi:10.1016/S2468-2667(20)30088-8 Tequila Becomes First Spirits Brand to Sponsor the Los Angeles Lakers,” Marketing Weekly News, August 29, 2009.
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Silver is a suitable choice for Tequila shots due to its affordability and the fact that it is made entirely from agave. Steve Reynolds, co-founder of Penta Tequila, agrees. “An añejo, for me, needs to have spice, mouthfeel and layers of character [that] you can only get with time and age in a barrel," he says. "There is a balance to the wood and toast for me that makes all things sing.”
This tequila is suspiciously dark. Usually an anejo tequila maxes out somewhere in the light golden to amber color range, but this is almost a solid brown. It is entirely possible that those older expressions blended in have changed the color, but it’s probable that the artificial coloring is bringing some “unnatural enhancement” to the end result. I’m J Highland, and for over 30 years, I’ve been deeply immersed in the captivating world of Tequila, Mezcal, and other agave spirits. It is essential to ensure that you choose Tequila labeled as “100% agave” to guarantee the best quality.This is a smooth Tequila, delivered in a large, test tube-style bottle. It doesn’t smell like alcohol at all, which is a good thing for the sensitive nose, and with a lovely light gold colour, it’s the perfect summer drink. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. The link between stress and alcohol. Alcohol Res Curr Rev. 2012;34(4). Tequila displays its agave flavours instantly, with a sweet yet oaky finish. It is very much for sipping, and is a really special Tequila. Most Tequilas you see in liquor stores are unaged as they were bottled right after distillation; they are known as Blanco or Silver Tequila. I like that I can really see the contents of the bottle, and that it isn’t obscured or masked by a giant label. Especially with something this dark and beautiful (artificial coloring notwithstanding), being able to see the spirit through the glass is something I appreciate.
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