818 Tequila REVIEW | Is Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila Worth it?

What is 818 Tequila?

818 Tequila is a “premium” Tequila owned by Kendall Jenner, one of the Kardashians. It is a tequila trying to capitalize on the hype train surrounding tequila at the moment as well as Kendall Jenner’s massive popularity to sell a tequila brand.

818 Tequila is a Tequila brand that retails for anywhere between $50 to almost $70 depending on where you buy it. They have an 818 Blanco, the also have a 818 Reposado and a 818 Anejo expressions and soon to come, an ultra premium extra anejo as well. While these prices are pretty high, they are in line with other tequila on the market. There are certainly more expensive and cheaper options out there. So they seemed to have gone for pricing in the middle.

818 Tequila has been making waves on social media and traditional media despite all of the other celebrity tequila’s coming out over the last few years. It’s hard to keep up with all of them to be honest, but 818 has been able to carve out a space for itself in the market. Especially utilizing the Kardashians giant combined platform, they have been able to break into a highly competitive market in a big way.

Though, it hasn’t always been roses for the brand. They have come under heavy fire for claims of cultural appropriation and copyright violations. It is a highly controversial brand to say the least. They have also been accused of contributing to the worsening of the problems surround the tequila industry.

If you want to learn more about the problems with Celebrity tequila, you can check out my video here.

While it is an incredibly popular tequila, No 818 Tequila Review would be complete without talking about what it tastes like and telling you exactly how I feel.

I tasted both the Blanco expression and the reposado expression, give you my thoughts on who this tequila was made for, and my final verdict on whether or not I can recommend this tequila.

Top 3 BEST Tequila You Need to be Drinking Right Now!

There are so many tequila brands out there, and its hard to know which ones are actually worth your time and money. In this video I will show you the 3 best brands you should be drinking. Tequila is one of the most popular spirits out there and so many brands are capitalizing on it. Celebrities far and wide have tried to make a quick buck by selling inferior products and there are so many bad brands out there.

The three brands I cover in this video are all family owned and run, free of additives and are all well worth your money.

El Tequileno has been a mainstay in Mexico since 1959, and they are one of the OG Producers. They are a household name in Mexico, though not quite as popular yet in the U.S, they are growing quickly. They produce a wide range of expressions, such as the Paltino, Reposado, Anejo as well as some more rarer expressions.

El Tesoro has been around for over 80 years making incredible tequila. They produce their brand using the old school and traditional method of crushing the agave with a Tahona, which is a giant concrete or stone wheel that is pulled by donkey or horse.

Fortaleza has been around for over 125 years and 5 generations of the same family have been keeping their traditions alive and well. The family did sell the original brand before another generation created the Fortaleza brand and started producing tequila using their family methods and recipes again.

Lastly, we have Tromba. Tromba was created by Marco Cedano, a Master Distiller and 40 year veteran of the Tequila Industry. This tequila is more accessible in price than the previous three but nonetheless it is a great option and one you should definitely consider adding to your shelves if you want a more price accessible option for your cocktails.

Tromba is also actually the tequila that we use at my restaurant http://www.labaredasbrazilianbbq.com

These are the three best tequila brands 2022.

If you’d like to know more about Tequila actually even is, I suggest you check out: MEZCAL VS TEQUILA – Everything You Need To Know! I go deep into Tequila vs Mezcal and give you a good overview of what this delicious spirit is all about.

Don Julio 1942 Review | Is it worth the $170?

Don Julio 1942 is a premium Tequila loved by Celebrities and tequila connoisseurs alike. It is an Añejo Tequila that retails for anywhere between $150 to $230 depending on where you buy it. It was one of the first ultra premium tequila’s out there and has an amazing reputation. Part of that reputation comes from Don Julio the company, as they were very well known and highly regarded. That paired with the celebrity hype behind this tequila, propelled it to super stardom. Don Julio tequila is one of the most popular and sought after tequila’s on the planet.

In this video, I give you my honest review of Don Julio 1942. While it is an incredibly popular tequila, No Review would be complete without talking about what it tastes like.

Don Julio 1942 Taste

I will not lie, This is one of the smoothest tequilas I have ever tasted in my life. It has those beautiful delicious caramelly, vanilla notes from the barrel it was aged in but it still has that distinct Agave flavor that still comes through. It is easy to drink and you could easily lose yourself in this bottle.

Its easy to see why it is so beloved as it is a perfect tequila, for non-tequila drinkers. It is exactly the opposite of what people typically associate with Tequila. Its not harsh at all, it is easy to drink, taking shots of it goes down super easy, and it looks amazing. If you want to ball out and look like the man at the club, this bottle will draw eyes. It stands out with its beautifully sculpted bottle.

Final Verdict

Truthfully, Don Julio 1942 is delicious. There is no denying it. My Biggest issue with this tequila is its price. For the price you pay, anywhere between $150-$230, I believe there are plenty of other tequilas out there worthy of your money.

One in particular i believe is more worth it is Fortaleza Añejo.

MEZCAL VS TEQUILA – Everything You Need To Know!

Mezcal vs Tequila. What exactly makes these two Incredible Agave Spirits so special and are they the same thing? Both Tequila and Mezcal come from Mexico and while they do come from the same plants, they are quite different both in flavor and the way they are made. In this post, I will go over all of the differences between Tequila and Mezcal, what makes them similar, as well as how they taste and how mezcal is made.

There are a lot of Celebrities who have tequila brands and its become the new hot thing in Hollywood. I actually reviewed The Rock’s Tequila, Teremana, and gave my Honest Thoughts on it.

Tequila and Mezcal are made very similarly, but there a few key differences which make each spirit very unique and make them stand out from one another. Mezcal Cocktails are some of my absolute favorite cocktails, so I really wanted to make this video examining and sharing with you talking about Mezcal and Tequila. We cover mezcal vs tequila taste, origin, process, and how they are made, and more. I really tried to give a comprehensive view of what makes these two spirits so special and why so many people love them.

Mezcal

  • Can be made from 30 different Agave Species
  • Usually made in, but not limited to, the State of Oaxaca, Mexico.
  • Agave is usually cooked in Earthen Pits, leading to the smoky flavor.
  • Can be aged but not very common.

Tequila

  • Must be made from the Blue Weber Agave
  • Must be made in the State of Jalisco, Mexico. (with a few other small exceptions)
  • Agave is usually cooked in Steam Ovens
  • Tequila can be Aged, with traditional age classifications being:
    • Blanco: unaged
    • Reposado: 2-12 months in oak barrels.
    • Añejo: 1-3 Years in Oak Barrels
    • Extra Añejo: 3+ Years in oak Barrels

Overall, both Mezcal and Tequila are incredible and will forever be intertwined. They are both delicious and very versatile. Both should be treasured for what they are and there are some incredible examples of brands out there doing the right thing.

Mezcal and tequila aren’t the only Mexican spirits out there, There is also Sotol and even Bacanora and Raicilla!