1800 Cristalino Anejo Tequila 70cl

You know that moment when you want tequila with real barrel character, but you don’t want it to feel heavy? That’s the whole point of cristalino añejo, and this bottle nails it. You get the warm, dessert-y notes you want from ageing, plus a brighter, cleaner profile that keeps every sip feeling lively.

This is the kind of Tequila & Mezcal pick that plays two roles at once, it’s flavour-forward enough for slow pours, but it also behaves beautifully in cocktails when you want oak, vanilla, and agave to show up instead of getting lost.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Cooked agave, vanilla bean, caramel, toasted oak, and a lift of citrus zest.
• Taste: Roasted agave up front, then butterscotch, honeyed vanilla, baking spice, and a gentle oak grip that keeps it focused.
• Finish: Lingering vanilla and light wood spice, with a clean, bright fade that nudges you back for another sip.

If you’re building a home bar and want one tequila that can cover a lot of ground, this is a smart move. It’s got enough richness to stand up in a spirit-forward serve, but it stays fresh enough to keep citrusy cocktails from turning cloying. Think a Cristalino Margarita that tastes like lime, agave, and vanilla oak, not just lime and sugar.

It’s also a great “bridge bottle” for whisky drinkers who are tequila-curious. The oak, vanilla, and caramel notes feel familiar, but the roasted agave backbone keeps it unmistakably tequila. That combo makes it a crowd-pleaser when you’re pouring for mixed tastes.

In plain terms, you’re getting layered flavour without the weight. More depth than a blanco. More clarity than a typical aged tequila. It’s a best-of-both-worlds vibe, and it’s dangerously easy to keep reaching for.

Fun Fact: Cristalino tequila is aged like an añejo, then filtered to remove colour while keeping much of the barrel-driven flavour, which is why it looks clear but still tastes like it’s seen oak.