818 Blanco Tequila

Finally, we have our award-winning 818 Tequila, some of the most enjoyable and smooth tequila in the world.

The 818 brand was founded by model Kendall Jenner, and named after her 818 postcode in Los Angeles, California. Kendall Jenner is known for expressing a huge passion for the agave spirit, and says her award-winning 818 Tequila Blanco is ‘simply perfect’. With its light-bodied, sweet and smooth-with-a-crisp finish, 818 Tequila Blanco is perfect for cocktails. The crispy taste will make you want to drink more.

The tequila is produced using traditional methods in Jalisco, Mexico at a family owned and operated distillery. The agaves are hand-picked by jimadores and slowly roasted in brick ovens for 40 hours to help release the sugars, giving the tequila a special and sweet aroma. Every step of the process is treated with the utmost respect and quality of care by every hand involved.

What makes 818 Tequila Blanco special?

Celebrities' names keep popping up in connection with alcohol, and now model Kendall Jenner has entered the tequila space with her award-winning brand ‘818’.

Now what does a model's tequila actually taste like? 818 Tequila Blanco is smooth and mellow, with sweet agave flavours mixed with notes of vanilla and tropical fruits. The absolute highlight is its complex finish, which reveals notes of almonds, vanilla and toasted coconut.

Aside from 818 Blanco’s celebrity background, it is the proud winner of a number of awards. It won the Gold Medal at the Micro Liquor Spirit Awards and the Innovation Award at the SIP Awards. The 818 brand itself has also won 16 blind tasting awards across six major industry competitions.

818 Tequila Blanco review

Nose

Fresh, sweet aromas of vanilla and agave

Taste

Clean and well-balanced with flavors of sweet fruit, vanilla and pepper.

Aftertaste

Smooth, sweet and spicy.

Appearance

818 Tequila Blanco is light bodied with a brilliant platinum colour.

Different expressions of Tequila 818

818 Tequila has three different varieties known as "Expressions". Firstly there is the 818 Blanco, then the 818 Reposado and finally the 818 Anejo.

Not sure where to start? then make a saving by purchasing all three bottles together with the 818 Tequila Collection.

How to enjoy 818 Tequila Blanco?

818 Blanco Tequila drinks nicely on the rocks and is great for a cocktail due to it’s sweet and smooth taste and 100% agave quality.

818 Tequila Blanco cocktail ideas

Try these two 818 Blanco cocktail mixes; the 818 Cucumber Spritz and Kendall Jenner’s favourite tequila cocktail the Margarita Mix.

Kendall Jenner’s favourite Margarita Mix

You will need 50ml of 818 Tequila Reposado, 10ml of orange liqueur, 15ml of fresh Lime Juice, 10ml of agave syrup, some Tajin salt and an orange slice for garnish.

To make the cocktail start by rimming half of the glass with tajin salt. Then muddle all the ingredients together and shake with ice. Lastly, strain and serve over fresh ice and garnish with half an orange slice

818 Cucumber Spritz

You will need 50ml of 818 Tequila Blanco 6 muddled cucumber slices, 6 muddled mint leaves, 25ml of fresh lime juice, 10ml of simple syrup, some ice and lastly 50ml of sparkling water.

In a shaker, start by mixing together the 818 Tequila Blanco, mint leaves, fresh lime juice, ice and syrup. Give it a few shakes, serve over ice and then add the sparking water. Finish off by garnishing with cucumber slices.

How big is a bottle of 818 Blanco?

The 700ml bottle of 818 Blanco contains 28 shots.

How strong is 818 Tequila Blanco?

Crafted by industry experts, this exceptional tequila boasts a notable 40% ABV (Alcohol by volume), making it a top choice for discerning drinkers.

Where does 818 Tequila Blanco come from?

Tequila Blanco 818 is crafted from 100% Blue Weber agaves, hand-picked and produced by ‘La Cofradía’, a family-owned business in Jalisco, Mexico.

La Cofradía – The producer of 818 Blanco

La Cofradía, the manufacturer of 818 Blanco, is a family-owned distillery in Jalisco, Mexico that’s been producing and bottling tequila for several decades.

La Cofradía has always distinguished themselves as a company that produces a quality product, taking pride in bottling their tequilas in blown glass bottles to share with the world the true flavour and authenticity of Mexico.