818 Tequila Reposado

$109.00
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.

Product Details

Production and Craftsmanship

Agave 100% Blue Weber Agave
Cooking Autoclave ovens
Extraction Roller mill
Fermentation Controlled fermentation
Distillation Double distilled
Additives Produced to commercial standards
Aging Aged in American whiskey barrels (Reposado)

 

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.

Product Details

Category Tequila
Style Reposado
Region Jalisco, Mexico
Agave 100% Blue Weber
ABV 40%
Bottle Size 700ml / 750ml
Country Mexico
Tasting Notes

Nose

Warm vanilla, caramel, cooked agave, and a light butterscotch sweetness from the whiskey barrel. Smooth and approachable from the first sniff.

Palate

Sweet agave, vanilla, caramel, and a gentle cinnamon warmth. The whiskey barrel influence is clear without being heavy, it adds richness rather than dominating the agave underneath.

Finish

Medium-length, warm, and clean. Vanilla and light spice linger before an easy, smooth fade. No harsh edges anywhere.

What sets this bottle apart
  • 100% Blue Weber Agave
  • Aged in American whiskey barrels
  • Richer vanilla and caramel profile
  • Award-winning in blind tastings
  • Founded by Kendall Jenner
  • Whisky drinker-friendly
Distillery Information

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.

Production & Craftsmanship

  • Agave: 100% Blue Weber Agave
  • Cooking: Autoclave ovens
  • Extraction: Roller mill
  • Fermentation: Controlled fermentation
  • Distillation: Double distilled
  • Aging: Aged in American whiskey barrels (Reposado)
  • Additives: Produced to commercial standards

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.

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.

Why we curate 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.