1800 Cristalino Añejo Tequila

$119.00
Overview
Cristalino Añejo Tequila | 1800 Tequila, Tequila Valley (El Valle), Jalisco · 100% Blue Weber Agave · 40% ABV

1800 Cristalino is an añejo tequila that has been charcoal filtered after ageing to strip its colour while preserving the flavour and complexity built up in the barrel. The result is something genuinely interesting: a tequila with the depth and smoothness of a well-aged añejo, presented in a crystal-clear liquid that drinks with the elegance of a premium blanco.

Cristalino as a category is still relatively new, but it has found a strong following among drinkers who want aged complexity without the weight of a dark, heavily oaked spirit. 1800's take on the style is polished, accessible, and notably smooth: a bottle that earns its premium placement on the shelf.

Product Details

Production & Craftsmanship

The añejo ageing lays down vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, and a gentle spice before filtration removes the colour and some of the heavier oak notes, leaving a tequila that is genuinely smooth and sophisticated without being flat or one-dimensional.

Attribute Detail
Agave 100% Blue Weber agave
Cooking Combination of traditional and modern methods
Extraction Roller mill
Fermentation Controlled fermentation
Distillation Double distilled
Still Type Combination of copper pot and column stills
Ageing Añejo: minimum 12 months in American and French oak barrels
Filtration Charcoal filtered post-ageing to achieve crystal clarity

Product Details

Attribute Detail
Category Tequila
Style Cristalino Añejo
Country / Region Mexico, Tequila Valley (El Valle), Jalisco
Distillery 1800 Tequila (NOM 1122, Cuervo family)
Agave 100% Blue Weber
ABV 40%
Bottle Size 700ml
Tasting Notes

Nose: Vanilla cream, toasted oak, dried stone fruit, light caramel, and a subtle floral lift.

Palate: Silky and smooth: vanilla, butterscotch, dried apricot and fig, gentle spice, with a rounded agave sweetness underneath.

Finish: Long, warm, and clean. Lingering vanilla and soft oak that fades gracefully without any harsh edges.

What sets this bottle apart
  • 100% Blue Weber agave, aged a minimum of 12 months in American and French oak
  • Charcoal filtered post-ageing for crystal clarity while preserving añejo complexity
  • Añejo depth and smoothness in a crystal-clear presentation
  • Double distilled at NOM 1122 under the Jose Cuervo family portfolio
  • Polished, accessible Cristalino style with strong shelf presence
Distillery Information

Produced under the Jose Cuervo family portfolio at NOM 1122 in Jalisco's Tequila Valley, 1800 Tequila brings the same infrastructure and consistency that underpins the Silver and Reposado to this more refined expression. The Cristalino represents the top of the standard 1800 range: a step up in process, complexity, and price point that reflects genuine additional craft.

The charcoal filtration process is carefully managed to remove colour without stripping the character that makes añejo ageing worthwhile in the first place. That balance is where most Cristalinos succeed or fail, and 1800 lands it well.

Who this bottle is for
  • Drinkers who want aged tequila complexity without the weight and colour of a traditional añejo
  • Anyone curious about the Cristalino category and what charcoal filtration does to aged tequila
  • Gift buyers after a polished bottle with strong shelf presence
  • Anyone wanting something smooth enough to convert guests who think they don't like tequila
How to enjoy

  • Best neat or over a large ice cube to let the complexity open up gradually
  • An exceptional base for a Cristalino Margarita or premium Tequila Old Fashioned
  • Serve chilled and neat for guests newer to tequila: it tends to convert people quickly

Why we curate it

1800 Cristalino is a genuinely interesting bottle: añejo complexity, crystal clarity, and a smooth profile that works neat or in premium cocktails. It sits at the top of the 1800 range for good reason, and it's the kind of bottle that earns its place on the shelf without needing much explanation. A strong pick for anyone exploring the Cristalino category or after an elegant gift bottle.