818 Añejo Tequila
The 818 Tequila brand took the world by storm upon its release in May 2021. After its huge success as a best-selling tequila in the US, 818 was released in a second country - the UK - just a few months later in November 2021 for the Brits to enjoy. Many bought 818 Tequila Añejo out of curiosity, to find out what all the hype was about - but were quickly blown away by it’s sweet and smooth taste with a rich mix of flavours and pleasing aromas.
The 818 brand was founded by Kendall Jenner; model, entrepreneur, and ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ star. Jenner is known for expressing her huge passion for the agave spirit, and says her award-winning 818 Tequila Blanco is ‘simply perfect’. She's certainly kept to the authentic Mexican tequila-producing methods and traditions, working closely with local family-owned agave farms and distilleries in Jalisco, Mexico.
818 Tequila is produced using traditional methods in Jalisco, Mexico at a family owned and operated distillery. 818 Añejo is made from 100% Blue Weber Agaves, hand-picked by jimadores and slowly roasted in brick ovens for 40 hours before being fermented, distilled and lastly aged in French oak barrels for 1 year before being exported to the UK.
What makes 818 Tequila Añejo special?
Celebrities' names keep popping up in connection with alcohol, and alongside The Rock, George Clooney and Michael Jordan, model Kendall Jenner has entered the tequila space with her award-winning brand ‘818’.
So what does a Kardashian's tequila actually taste like? The taste of 818 Añejo has shown to be massively popular, with it’s crispy vanilla and caramel taste alongside a beautiful aroma of toasted nuts, orange and chocolate, said to have a ‘dessert’ quality to it. The highlight for many of 818 Añejo’s fans is it’s rich and complex finish; full bodied and silky smooth.
The ‘818’ tequila brand, named after Kendall Jenner’s postcode in Los Angeles, is also the proud winner of a number of awards
The brand has won 25 blind tasting awards across 8 major industry competitions, including the Platinum Award and the Innovation Award from the SIP Awards, Chairman's Trophy from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge and the Triple Gold from the MicroLiquor Spirit Award.
818 Añejo Tequila review
Nose
Caramel, toasted nuts, orange, chocolate.
Taste
Vanilla, toffee, sweet agave.
Aftertaste
Rich, full bodied, vanilla.
Appearance
818 Tequila Añejo is a full-bodied light amber in colour, with shiny golden/bronze reflections.
818 Tequila Añejo price
Premium Tequila is one of the most competitively priced online retailers in the UK. 818 Añejo Tequila costs £54.99 per 700ml bottle.
818 Tequila Añejo is one of three tequilas from the 818 brand alongside 818 Tequila Blanco and 818 Tequila Reposado.
Best way to enjoy 818 Tequila Añejo
818 Añejo is said to have a dessert-like quality to it due to it’s very smooth taste, with notes of toffee, chocolate and vanilla. This makes for a perfect nightcap or just to sip on the rocks. 818 Añejo’s rich and vibrant flavour also makes it the perfect addition to many cocktails.
818 Tequila Añejo cocktail ideas
Fancy a cocktail? Try the "818 Old Fashioned"
Ingredients:
- 1/4 ounce agave nectar
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1 dash Angostura bitters
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Orange peel
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3 ounces añejo tequila
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Garnish: brandied cherry
Directions:
- In a mixing glass, lightly muddle the agave nectar, bitters and orange peel.
- Add the tequila, then fill with ice and stir until well-chilled.
- Strain into an Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice, and garnish with a brandied cherry.
Salut!
What size is a bottle of 818 Añejo?
700ml which is 28 shots.
What is the strength of 818 Tequila Añejo?
- 40% ABV
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80 Proof
Where does 818 Tequila Añejo come from?
818 Tequila Añejo is produced by ‘La Cofradía’, a family-owned tequila producer in Jalisco, Mexico.
La Cofradía – The producer of 818 Tequila Añejo
818 Tequila is made by one of the most experienced tequila producers in Jalisco, Mexico - the family-owned ‘La Cofradía’. They’ve been producing and packaging Tequila for over five decades, making them one of the best producers in the industry.
La Cofradía stands out from other tequila producers because they keep to the authentic Mexican tradition of mixing their quality spirit with traditional Mexican crafts, bottling their Tequilas in porcelain and blown glass bottles to share with the world the true flavour, authenticity, and cultural richness of Mexican tequila.
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