Designed as a pinnacle expression of modern luxury tequila, 818 Eight Reserve Añejo is an artful blend of long-aged Añejo and Extra Añejo (up to 8 years) matured in French and American oak. It unfurls with vanilla, clove and cinnamon over toasted nuts, honeyed citrus and black cherry, finishing remarkably long, silky and poised—made to savour neat, on the rocks, or in sumptuous classics.
Tasting Notes & Experience
Light amber with copper hues and a full, satiny body. Aromas of vanilla, clove, cinnamon, toasted nuts, honey, orange peel and black cherry. The palate layers cooked agave, vanilla, cinnamon, dried berries and praline. A prolonged, ultra-smooth finish lingers with elegant fruit and spiced accents.
Key Details
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Distillery: 818 – El Valles (NOM 1609)
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Type: Añejo / Extra Añejo Blend (Aged up to 8 years)
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Region: Jalisco, Mexico
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ABV: 40%
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Volume: 750ml
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Agave: 100% Blue Weber (organically grown)
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Other: Certified Kosher, Gluten-Free, Vegan-friendly
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Signature Serve: Neat, on the rocks, or Añejo Highball (soda, orange wedge)
Cocktail Pairings
An Añejo Old Fashioned amplifies its praline-vanilla richness with bitters and a touch of agave. The Añejo Manhattan offers plush depth alongside sweet vermouth and a citrus twist. For a luminous citrus play, an Añejo Margarita sets oak-spice against lime and orange liqueur, while an Añejo Tequila Sour delivers silk-foam texture over spiced cacao warmth. On cool evenings, an Añejo Hot Toddy is decadently soothing.
Craftsmanship & Story
Eight Reserve began with an ambitious brief: create one of the greatest tequilas ever crafted. Master Tequileros in Jalisco selected mature valley agaves, slow-cooked, tahona-crushed and naturally fermented before double distillation in copper. A library of French and American oak casks—some holding Extra Añejo for up to eight years—was then blended for harmony, depth and satin texture. The sculptural ceramic decanter, handmade by artisans in Pachuca, embodies 818’s commitment to design and tradition.
Special Features
A rare blend uniting Añejo and Extra Añejo aged up to eight years; dual-oak maturation for patisserie-like sweetness and spice; organics-led agave sourcing and refined, low-intervention production; an artisanal, collectible decanter that elevates gifting and display.
Recognition & Accolades
Celebrated for elegance, length and seamless oak integration in major blind tastings:
- Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2025)
- Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2024)
- Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2022)
- Chairman’s Trophy (96/100) – Ultimate Spirits Challenge (2020)
- Double Gold – SIP Awards
- Silver – London Spirits Competition (2023)
Consistently praised for its balance of deep oak, vivid agave and a remarkably long, silk-lined finish.
Perfect for Gifting or Sipping
Opulent, collectible and endlessly refined—an unforgettable choice for milestones, corporate thanks and discerning collectors.
Fast, Secure NZ-Wide Delivery
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