1800 Añejo Cristalino Tequila – 80 Proof (40% ABV) | 750ml

Crystal clear with the depth of an aged tequila, 1800 Añejo Cristalino Tequila is crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave and combines extended oak maturation with Port wine cask finishing and charcoal filtration. Produced in Jalisco, Mexico, the tequila is aged for approximately 12–16 months in new American oak barrels, finished for approximately 2–4 months in Port wine casks, and then filtered to remove its color while retaining the complexity developed through maturation. Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle, 1800 Cristalino offers subtle oak and vanilla aromas, nutty and citrus flavors, and a silky, crisp finish.

Key Details

Spirit Type: Tequila

Style: Añejo Cristalino

Agave: 100% Blue Weber Agave

Origin: Jalisco, Mexico

Primary Aging: Approximately 12–16 Months

Primary Cask: High-Char New American Oak

Finishing: Approximately 2–4 Months

Finishing Cask: Port Wine Barrels

Filtration: Proprietary Charcoal Filtration

Alcohol Content: 40% ABV (80 Proof)

Bottle Size: 750ml

Profile: Oak • Vanilla • Nuts • Citrus • Port Cask

Process & Aging

1800 Cristalino begins with 100% Blue Weber agave grown in Jalisco, Mexico.

The mature agave is harvested before being slowly cooked in traditional masonry ovens for approximately 36–40 hours. This converts the agave's natural carbohydrates into fermentable sugars while developing its roasted character.

After cooking, the agave is processed using roller mills before fermentation in closed stainless-steel tanks with the distillery's proprietary yeast.

The fermented agave is then double distilled in copper pot stills.

Following distillation, the tequila begins its maturation process. 1800 Cristalino is aged for approximately 12–16 months in high-char new American oak barrels, developing the deeper vanilla, oak, and mature characteristics expected from an añejo tequila.

After its initial maturation, the tequila receives an additional 2–4 month finish in Port wine barrels.

This secondary maturation adds another layer of complexity before the tequila undergoes proprietary charcoal filtration. The filtration removes the amber color acquired during barrel aging, transforming the matured tequila into a crystal-clear spirit while retaining much of its aged character.

The finished Cristalino is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

Appearance

Crystal clear.

Despite undergoing more than a year of barrel maturation and additional Port wine cask finishing, 1800 Cristalino is filtered to remove the color developed through contact with oak.

The result combines the transparent appearance associated with blanco tequila with the deeper characteristics of an aged expression.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Subtle oak with hints of vanilla, reflecting the influence of its extended maturation in new American oak.

Palate: Smooth and balanced with a touch of nut and a hint of citrus, combining mature barrel character with freshness.

Finish: Silky and crisp, with the influence of the Port wine cask finish lingering through the final sip.

What Makes It Special

1800 Cristalino combines three different techniques—extended maturation, secondary cask finishing, and charcoal filtration—to create a tequila with the appearance of a blanco and the complexity of an añejo.

The process begins with approximately 12–16 months in high-char new American oak, allowing the tequila to develop the mature vanilla and oak characteristics associated with añejo tequila.

It then undergoes approximately 2–4 additional months in Port wine barrels, introducing another dimension to the finished spirit.

Finally, proprietary charcoal filtration removes the color acquired during maturation.

This filtration gives 1800 Cristalino its defining crystal-clear appearance without requiring the tequila to sacrifice the barrel-derived character developed before filtration.

The result bridges two tequila styles: the visual clarity and crisp presentation associated with blanco tequila and the mature complexity of añejo.

Its distinctive crystalline bottle further emphasizes this contrast, creating a presentation designed specifically around the clear appearance of the finished tequila.

How to Enjoy

1800 Añejo Cristalino Tequila can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in an elevated cocktail.

Serving it neat allows its subtle oak and vanilla aromas to emerge before transitioning into nutty and citrus characteristics on the palate.

A large ice cube can gradually soften the tequila while maintaining its mature barrel profile.

1800 also uses Cristalino in elevated versions of classic tequila cocktails, including the Cadillac Margarita and Paloma, where its combination of mature oak character and crisp finish provides a different experience from a traditional blanco tequila.

For a spirit-forward option, its Port cask influence can also work particularly well in cocktails where the tequila remains the central ingredient.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alcohol content of 1800 Cristalino?

1800 Añejo Cristalino Tequila is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

What type of agave is used in 1800 Cristalino?

1800 Cristalino is crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave.

Is 1800 Cristalino an añejo tequila?

Yes. 1800 Cristalino begins as an añejo tequila, undergoing approximately 12–16 months of maturation before additional Port wine cask finishing and filtration.

How long is 1800 Cristalino aged?

The tequila is aged for approximately 12–16 months in new American oak barrels and then finished for approximately 2–4 additional months in Port wine barrels.

What barrels are used for 1800 Cristalino?

1800 uses high-char new American oak barrels for the primary maturation followed by Port wine barrels for finishing.

Why is 1800 Cristalino clear if it is aged?

Barrel maturation naturally gives tequila an amber color. After aging and Port wine cask finishing, 1800 Cristalino undergoes proprietary charcoal filtration, which removes the color and creates its crystal-clear appearance.

What does 1800 Cristalino taste like?

1800 describes Cristalino as having subtle oak and vanilla aromas, followed by nutty and citrus flavors and a silky, crisp Port wine cask finish.

What is the difference between 1800 Añejo and 1800 Cristalino?

Both are aged expressions, but their maturation and finishing processes differ. 1800 Añejo is aged approximately 12–16 months in new American and French oak barrels. Cristalino is aged approximately 12–16 months in new American oak, receives an additional 2–4 month Port wine cask finish, and is then charcoal filtered until crystal clear.

Is 1800 Cristalino the same as blanco tequila?

No. Although it is clear, 1800 Cristalino is an aged tequila. Its transparent appearance results from filtration after barrel maturation, whereas a traditional blanco tequila is bottled without extended barrel aging.

How should 1800 Cristalino be served?

1800 recommends enjoying Cristalino neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails.

What size bottle is this?

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of 1800 Añejo Cristalino Tequila.

Pricing & Availability

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of 1800 Añejo Cristalino Tequila, finished in Port wine casks and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV). Available now while supplies last.

Brand Story

1800 Tequila draws on 10 generations of tequila-making heritage and takes its name from the family's early history of placing tequila into oak barrels.

Produced from 100% Blue Weber agave, the brand controls the tequila-making process from agave cultivation through fermentation, distillation, maturation, and bottling. Its recognizable trapezoidal bottles pay tribute to the ancient pyramids found throughout Mexico.

The 1800 portfolio ranges from fresh unaged tequila to extensively matured and specially finished expressions, allowing the brand to explore how different types of oak, maturation periods, and finishing techniques influence Blue Weber agave.

1800 Cristalino represents a modern interpretation of aged tequila. Through approximately 12–16 months in new American oak, an additional Port wine cask finish, and proprietary charcoal filtration, it combines the complexity of an añejo with a crystal-clear appearance and silky, crisp finish.