The 1800 Reserva is a smooth Tequila, although a little high in proof for our money. It has a subtle oakyness and vanilla undertones. Distillers are not required to disclose the use of additives in Tequila as long as they do not exceed 1% of the total content.

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] National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. The link between stress and alcohol. Alcohol Res Curr Rev. 2012;34(4). Schrieks IC, Joosten MM, Klöpping-Ketelaars WAA, Witkamp RF, Hendriks HFJ. Moderate alcohol consumption after a mental stressor attenuates the endocrine stress response. Alcohol. 2016;57:29-34. doi:10.1016/j.alcohol.2016.10.006 However, if you are looking for a Tequila to mix, 1800 Blanco is still the best option in the 1800 range. A delicately-flavoured Tequila with aromatic overtones of white pepper, smoke and vanilla. This has the smooth and sweet, agave essence of a fine Tequila, with the characteristic oaky undertone of a well-aged Tequila.El Mayor Añejo is a champ in terms of value and a solid alternative to Don Julio 1942 at a deep discount. Tim Nudd, “Ad of the Day: Ray Liotta Says It All by Saying Nothing for 1800 Tequila,” Ad Week, October 30, 2013. bottles have a trapezoidal shape and used to have a top designed to serve as a shot glass, by loosening the top slightly, turning the bottle upside down, and filling up the top. [7] Essential Artist Series [ edit ] Tequila Becomes First Spirits Brand to Sponsor the Los Angeles Lakers,” Marketing Weekly News, August 29, 2009.

Most Tequilas you see in liquor stores are unaged as they were bottled right after distillation; they are known as Blanco or Silver Tequila. Koob GF. Director's Blog: Alcohol poses different challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. National Institutes of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Michael J. de la Merced, “Diageo Is Said to Be in Talks to Buy Jose Cuervo,” DealBook, May 24, 2011. My journey has seen me as an owner of sophisticated bars and renowned liquor shops, and even as a Mezcal distiller, honing the craft from scratch.Jessica Jupiter, “25 Cool Liquor Bottles Worth Buying For the Bottle Alone,” Complex, June 2, 2013. Wayne SH. Alcohol and other factors affecting osteoporosis risk in women. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. According to the laws that govern Tequila, if you let it age in an oak barrel between 1 and 3 years it becomes an Añejo; beyond that, it becomes an Extra-Añejo which is tequila’s first class. Does it use additives?

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. On the palate, it resembles Cognac, dominated by oak and nuanced with raisins, chocolate, caramel, and spice, with agave taking a subdued role. O'Keefe JH, Bhatti SK, Bajwa A, Dinicolantonio JJ, Lavie CJ. Alcohol and cardiovascular health: The dose makes the poison…or the remedy. Mayo Clin Proc. 2014;89(3):382-93. doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2013.11.005 Limited run, in bottle made of Belgian crystal with pewter trim in a suede and leather case, an extra añejo tequila aged over three years in charcoal French Oak barrels [11] [12]

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Añejo Tequila is a blend made from 100% blue agave and aged over a period of at least one year in small oak barrels. In our view, Jose Cuervo have produced the very best aged Tequila currently available, and we recommend this product.