1800 Tequila Silver 100% Agave 70 cl

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But the classic goes a little something like this: three parts tequila, two of a triple sec like Cointreau, and one part lime juice (the ratio is blissfully easy to remember: 3, 2, 1).

In October 2013, 1800 launched a new international advertising campaign featuring actor Ray Liotta in four commercials, directed by Anthony Mandler. Besides sharing a parent company, 1800 and Jose Cuervo are in two totally distinct tequila classes — the former is smooth enough to sip while the latter is better when mixed into a cocktail. Named after the workers who toil in the blue agave fields to harvest the leaves to make this tequila, you can taste the quality in every sip - no wonder it’s restaurant Santo Remedio’s tequila of choice for margaritas. If you’re not sure about sipping tequila neat, a cocktail is a brilliant way to appreciate the flavours without feeling like you’re in Club 18 - 30. Beyond being award-winning, 1800 Silver tequila is one of the most widely recognizable options at bars, nightclubs, and event spaces where alcohol is sold.

Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox! In the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe, and Australia, 1800 Silver is bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).

In Jalisco's lowlands, the soil is enriched by lava from the nearby Colima Volcano Complex, which consists of three volcanos — two of which are active. This is the finished product after a process that includes 30 days barrel-ageing and a filtration process with charcoal. The company would achieve a massive level of success, with roughly 1 out of every 5 bottles of tequila sold worldwide being Jose Cuervo. If anything, the only change here is that there’s a little more of a smooth, almost malty flavor coming from the tequila. Avoid Tequilas made with blends of agave and sugar cane, as they can be unpleasant and lead to an unpleasant hangover.

As with other liquor varieties, tequila ranges in selection from lower-quality brands to top-shelf ones. A fabulous silver Tequila here from the 1800 range, made with 100% blue weber agave, which are harvested after ageing between eight and 12 years. In 1989, the family sold 45% of the business to a distribution company which would eventually be acquired by Diageo, the British spirits giant.

The spirit starts out with a crop of 100% blue agave plants which are harvested and have their leaves sliced off, leaving the hard core behind. Deviating away from traditional distillation methods, this expression is not aged but instead rested for only 15 days in American oak barrels.proof and the only pre-mixed, ready-to-serve margarita mix made with 100% blue agave tequila (1800 Silver). Quality should sometimes be saved for special occasions or, at the very least, a quiet resolve to a long work day.

Añejo is aged for one year at minimum, and it carries a more robust flavor of French or white oak barrels. If you think you may have an alcohol problem please contact the SAMHSA national helpline to get assistance.Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or just dipping your toes into this world, I invite you to join me as we explore the fascinating realm of these legendary spirits. Made in small batches, the handcrafted premium tequila is made in the traditional way - think brick ovens and pine wood tanks to prise out the juice from blue weber agave - and shines best in classic cocktails like a Margarita or a spicy and citrussy Silver Jalisco Mule.