1800 Cristalino Añejo Tequila

$119.00
Overview

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

1800 Cristalino is an añejo tequila that has been charcoal filtered after aging 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 aging 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.

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
Additives Produced to commercial standards
Aging Añejo — minimum 12 months in American and French oak barrels
Filtration Charcoal filtered post-aging to achieve crystal clarity

Product Details

Category Tequila
Style Cristalino Añejo
Region Tequila Valley (El Valle), Jalisco
Distillery 1800 Tequila (Cuervo family production)
NOM 1122
Agave 100% Blue Weber
ABV 40%
Bottle Size 700ml / 750ml
Country Mexico
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
  • Minimum 12 months oak aging
  • Charcoal filtered for crystal clarity
  • Anejo complexity, crystal appearance
  • Double distilled
  • Jose Cuervo family portfolio
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 anejo aging worthwhile in the first place. That balance is where most cristalinos succeed or fail, and 1800 lands it well.

Who this bottle is for

1800 Cristalino is for the drinker who wants aged tequila complexity without the weight and colour of a traditional anejo. It suits those who are curious about the cristalino category, gift buyers looking for a polished bottle with strong shelf presence, and anyone who wants something smooth enough to convert guests who think they don't like tequila.

How to enjoy

Best enjoyed neat or over a large ice cube to let the complexity open up gradually. Its crystal clarity and smooth profile also make it an exceptional base for a Cristalino Margarita or a premium Tequila Old Fashioned where the aged character can shine without muddying the drink. If you're sharing a bottle with guests who are newer to tequila, serve it chilled and neat — it tends to convert people quickly.

Why we curate it

At Bourbon Brothers, we recommend 1800 Cristalino for customers who want:

  • The complexity of an añejo with a lighter, cleaner presentation
  • A premium sipping tequila that won't overwhelm
  • Something a little different for guests who think they don't like aged tequila
  • An elegant gift bottle with strong shelf presence

It also works beautifully in premium cocktails where you want aged depth without the colour and weight of a traditional añejo darkening the drink.