818 Tequila Reposado

Overview

818 Reposado takes the clean, easy-drinking character of the Blanco and adds time in American whiskey barrels. That choice of barrel is the interesting call here, American whiskey casks bring a richer vanilla and caramel influence than standard oak, with a slightly sweeter, fuller result. It's a reposado that's genuinely easy to enjoy and one that benefits from the barrel choice in a way you can actually taste.

Founded by Kendall Jenner and launched in 2021, 818 has put genuine effort into the liquid rather than just the branding. The Reposado picked up awards in blind tasting competitions, which is the kind of validation that matters regardless of who's fronting the brand. Smooth, approachable, and more interesting than the celebrity label might lead you to expect.

The Distillery

Produced in Jalisco, Mexico using 100% Blue Weber agave. The 818 team made a deliberate choice to age the Reposado in American whiskey barrels rather than the more common American white oak, a decision that gives this expression a slightly different flavour profile and a richer, more rounded character than a standard reposado barrel treatment would deliver.

It's a commercially focused operation, but one that's taken the production decisions seriously. The barrel choice alone shows there's been genuine thought put into what makes this expression different from the Blanco and worth stepping up to.

Why We Recommend It

At Bourbon Brothers, we recommend 818 Reposado for customers who want:

• A smooth, easy reposado with a richer vanilla and caramel profile from whiskey barrel aging
• A step up from the 818 Blanco with added depth and warmth
• A versatile bottle that works neat, over ice, or in cocktails
• A recognisable, award-winning pour at an accessible price point

It's also a good crossover bottle for whisky drinkers who want to ease into tequila. The whiskey barrel influence creates a familiar vanilla and caramel warmth that makes the agave character feel less unfamiliar and easier to get on board with.

Production & Craftsmanship

The decision to use American whiskey barrels rather than standard oak is what gives 818 Reposado its point of difference. Whiskey barrels have already held bourbon or rye, which means they're loaded with residual vanilla, caramel, and spice character that transfers directly into the tequila during aging. The result is a fuller, slightly sweeter reposado than the barrel category average.

Tasting Notes

What Makes This Tequila Special

How to Enjoy

Solid neat or over a single large ice cube where the vanilla and whiskey barrel character really comes through. Also makes a great Reposado Margarita or Tequila Old Fashioned, the whiskey barrel influence plays naturally into both serves. If you're trying to bring a whisky drinker across to tequila, pour them this one first. It's a good bridge between the two categories without pretending to be something it's not.

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