A well-rounded, approachable mezcal for those finding their way in the mezcal category.

DESCRIPTION
 
Tasting Notes: Floral, Smoke, Mineral, Dry, Earth, Green

Batch/Quantity Information: 400 liters per batch

Maestro: Erasto Hernandez Martinez
Location: Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca
Agave Origin: Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca
ABV/Proof: 40.2% – 80.4 Proof 

Roast Time: ~72 Hours
Resting Time (between cook and crush): 15 days
Roast Type: Traditional horno (earthen oven)
Wood Type: Oak

Maturation Time: Espadin – (Agave Angustifolia): ~7 years
Maturation Time: Cuishe – (Agave Karwinskii): ~9 years
Crush Type: Donkey Pulled Stone Tahona Wheel 

Fermentation Time: 8 days (temperature dependent)
Fermentation Tank Type: Wood – oak
Copper Pot Still: Double Distillation

Terroir Notes: Erasto roasts the pinas with a 40lb bag of chilies including pasilla, ancho, guajillo.  

About the Brand

We work closely with local, family-owned farms in Jalisco, Mexico to bring you the smoothest, most natural, and best tasting tequila possible. Only the highest quality ingredients are used in its creation.

The area code 818 is home to me, but the earth is home to all of us. So, from the agaves we grow, to the production of the bottle, sustainability and transparency of our supply chain was our core focus. We feel a great sense of responsibility and pride to have a positive impact on  individuals, communities, and the environment. We've had so many magical nights drinking 818 and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

This Anejo Reserve began with an ambitious goal: to become one of the greatest tequilas ever crafted. In the heart of Jalisco, Mexico, 818’s Master Tequileros used their decades of expertise and passion to develop Eight Reserve by 818.

What emerged is a painstakingly crafted blend, bringing a level of complexity, softness and depth rarely experienced in tequila. The result is an elegant expression that is incredibly smooth and rich.

TASTING NOTES

TASTE: Cooked agave, vanilla, cinnamon, dried berries, and praline

AROMA: Vanilla, clove & cinnamon, toasted nuts, honey, orange peel, and black cherry

BODY & COLOR: Light amber with copper hues, full bodied

FINISH: Prolonged and silky smooth, elegant aftertaste with fruit and spiced accents

WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL

A masterful blend of Anejo aged up to 8 years, aged in French and American barrels

Dense with bright purple hues, this wine is brooding with dark cherry, blackberry, boysenberry, and mocha. This wine is mouth coating with lashings of criminally intense dark fruits supported by sweet vanilla, oak and a hint of chocolate.

19 Crimes tells the true story of heroes who beat the odds and overcame adversity to become folk heroes. This spirit lives on today through innovators like Martha Stewart, a self-made icon who built a domestic empire. Martha’s drive embodies the timeless values of the 19 Crimes mavericks who came before her.

In Los Altos, Mexico the heart of Tequila Valley Corzo Distillery has pioneered and patented a distillation process that begins when expert jimadors trim the shoots and stalks from young Highland Blue Weber Agave plants, allowing the plants to focus more of their energy on developing rich and flavorful pias, or hearts. Native to Mexico, Highland Blue Weber Agave plants favor high altitudes and rich, sandy soils. In Los Altos, which is located a mile above sea level and blessed with rich, red soil, Corzo's jimadors harvest the pias at their peak of maturity. After the pias are harvested, they are slowly roasted for five hours in order to extract the their sweet nectar. Corzo uses a longer, slower fermentation cycle as compared to other distilleries, going so far as to play Mozart during fermentation in order to help relax the yeast and provide for a more mellow tequila. After fermentation, the tequila is distilled three times. Corzo's patented distillation process makes large cuts to the distillate to ensure that only the "heart of hearts"is bottled. As a result, each bottle of Corzo Silver takes about 22 pounds agave to make, nearly twice as much as any other tequila! The aggressive cuts also lead to a sweeter, more ripe tequila. Afterwards, the tequila is sparged a process where microscopic air bubbles are introduced into the tequila in order to let it breathe and provide for a smoother taste before being bottled. Designed by Fabien Baron, the French designer whose work includes some of the most iconic perfume bottles of our time, Corzo Silver Tequila's bottle reflects the contemporary style of Mexican architecture. Its strong, rectangular lines and perfume bottle shape hint at the fragrant and full-bodied tequila that are contained inside. If tequila represents the revolutionary spirit of Mexico, Corzo represents Mexico's modern elegance.

With a vibrant and exceptional flavor, Aroma Azul Tequila Anejo is a unique luxury craft made with the best hand-made tequila from low lands in Mexico. It features an extra smooth taste with vanilla, coffee, tobacco, chocolate note. It is dedication, respect, and tradition of all our people every day. It is from Jalisco and for the world. Carefully mixed during the almost magical production process, the notes that enrich our tequila are defined one by one on the palate in a sublime, unique and unforgettable fusion..

Dos Artes Tequila is made from estate-grown 100% blue agave, presented in One Liter (1L) hand-painted ceramic bottles, each bottle is unique and has a story of its own. This tequila is distributed in limited amounts.

Anejo

Aroma: Hints of Caramel, Vanilla, and Toffee.

Flavor: Cooked Agave and Oak with hints of Caramel, Vanilla, and Toffee.

Aging: 3 years

Dos Artes Tequila is made from estate-grown 100% blue agave, presented in One Liter (1L) hand-painted ceramic bottles, each bottle is unique and has a story of its own. This tequila is distributed in limited amounts.

TASTING NOTES

Aroma: Mixture of raw and cooked Agave, Hints of Vanilla.

Flavor: Cooked and Raw Agave, Caramel with hints of Vanilla.

Aging: 3+ Months

Beverage Tasting Institute’s (BTI) highest rated unaged white rum, Huihui is something that is “mixed, mingled, united, or pooled together.” Huihui can be a group of people, a constellation of stars, or a great Mai Tai.

BASE RUM: To create this delicious, light and exotic rum, we chose for its base a light molasses-based Papua New Guinea rum, distilled to 90-94% ABV.

BODY RUM: To build its distinct flavor profile, we blended in our own premium Hawaiian Rum Agricole made from fresh sugarcane juice, and distilled to 60-74% ABV.

ACCENT RUM: To top off this super drinkable, exotic rum, we then added an exceptional agricole from Martinique, distilled to 74% ABV.

NOTES: tropical fruits, fresh pressed sugarcane, caramelized sugar, vanilla, key lime

A Blend of Aged Rums

Rated 94 pts by Tasting Panel Magazine, Nanea is made by blending three carefully selected, variously-aged rums from around the world, meticulously considering how each contributes to the foundation, body and accents, until the blend is unmistakably nanea (fascinating). This should be enjoyed naked or in a classic cocktail.

Nanea is a word that sums up the Hawai‘i effect. It means: “of absorbing interest; fascinating, enjoyable; relaxed, at ease, tranquility, amused.” It especially means “to have a good time.”

BASE RUM: To create this intriguing, round and balanced rum, we chose for its base a beautiful molasses-based rum from Guatemala, distilled to 90-94% ABV and aged in ex-Bourbon barrels for two years.

BODY RUMS: To build its gorgeous depth and flavor, we blended in our own super-flavorful Aged Hawaiian Rum Agricole made from fresh sugarcane juice, distilled to 50-74% ABV and aged 18 months in ex-Cognac barrels; and a rich molasses-based rum from Venezuela distilled to 85% ABV and aged 2-8 years in ex-Bourbon barrels.

ACCENT RUMS: To increase Nanea’s dynamic range and make it sing, we then added two molasses-based rums from Trinidad (funky-rich) and El Salvador (mature oak), aged 3-5 years and five years in ex-Bourbon barrels, respectively.

NOTES: light orange peel, caramel, vanilla, Bourbon, Oloroso sherry, dried mango, baking spices, and clover honey

‘Gold color. Aromas of caramel, cinnamon-sugar toast, marzipan, and vanilla with a round, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a warming, complex, medium-long oloroso sherry, peppered cured meats, dried mango, and clove finish. A distinctive aged rum that is elevated once hitting the mid-palate with a meaty, sherry-like note; highly recommended.’ – Beverage Tasting Institute

A Blend of Aged Rums

Winner of the coveted double gold at the NY World Spirits Competition, Hōkūlei is a sublime sipping rum created to rival the world’s finest spirits. Hōkūlei is a blend of seven rums aged 18-months to 18 years, including our own Aged Hawaiian Rum Agricole.

Hōkūlei (garland of stars) is the name of a constellation of stars forming a lei, which marks the middle of the night sky.

BASE RUMS: To create this kaleidoscope of magnificence, we started with four molasses rums from Panama, Nicaragua, Barbados, and Venezuela. Each was distilled to 85-94% ABV and aged 2-3 years, 3-8 years, 5-8 years, and 8 years, respectively.

BODY RUMS: We added gorgeous layers of depth and flavor by blending in two rums: our very own Aged Hawaiian Rum Agricole made from fresh sugarcane juice, distilled to 50-74% ABV and aged 18 months in ex-Cognac barrels; and a 15-year aged rum made from molasses in Barbados distilled to 90-94% ABV.

ACCENT RUM: To put Hōkūlei in the upper echelon of spirits, we added complexity and intrigue with a lovely (yet challenging) molasses-based rum from Trinidad, distilled to 90-94% ABV and aged 18 years.

NOTES: ripe banana, saltwater taffy, toasted pineapple, lime zest, clove, nutmeg, vanilla, Caribbean jerk spices, mangosteen, lilikoi, Medjool dates, dry sherry, rum soaked raisin, and toasted oak with hints of koji mushrooms

IYLIA Monastrell Rosé wine comes from the Valencian region of Spain, crafted by a family-owned winery with a millennia of traditional winemaking experience. We use the Monastrell grape variety. Also known by its French synonym, Mourvèdre, which is a thick-skinned, red wine grape with a full body and intense, yet elegant, flavor profile.

"Wine Enthusiast says: This deep-pink-colored wine has aromas of apricot and butterscotch. It offers a sense of fullness on the palate, with flavors of strawberry, raspberry, and dried thyme and oregano. The finish combines bright fruit and pleasant herbal notes." 

We chose this vibrant grape variety for its stunningly refined taste. We've captured the luscious black fruit flavors of plum, cherry, raspberry, and strawberry by controlling the temperature of our fermentation process. In so doing, we preserve the grape's aroma, which highlights and enhances the strength and flavor of every sip. The result is a stunningly refined flavor.

IYLIA: It's elegance you can taste.

Color: A vibrantly rich watermelon hue.

Aroma: Intense wild berry notes - raspberry, strawberry, blueberry.

Taste: A balanced, smooth, fruity flavor profile with a long silky finish.

Food Pairing: Superb pairing with any entrée serves as an excellent aperitif, perfect with fish or poultry.

Best served Chilled

Maker Notes

Allow yourself to indulge in the irresistible flavor of IYLIA Chardonnay. A sensual elixir that calmly guides your taste buds to a world of pure pleasure.  

"Wine Enthusiast says: "This wine has a nose of nectarine, pineapple, and almond toffee. Flavors of Bartlett pear, chirimoya, rose petal, and caramel wind down to a lemon zest finish." 

Aged to perfection in oak barrels, our IYLIA Chardonnay comes to life with its floral, smooth, balanced aroma that's simply irresistible. Each sip elevates you! It's brimming with the minerality that only the finest wines possess.

Long and silky, it lingers on the palate. You'll enjoy its cool minerality and long, silky finish that lingers on the taste buds. Pair our Chardonnay with your favorite dish. If you're like us, however, you don't need to pair it with anything. IYLIA Chardonnay is a complete experience all on its own.

Color: A brilliant light golden yellow.

Aroma: An intense floral aroma.

Taste: A balanced, smooth, fruity flavor profile with a long silky finish.

Food Pairing: Superb pairing with any entrée is an excellent aperitif, perfect with fish or poultry.

Best served Chilled

Our IYLIA Moscatel-Macabeo is a dynamic blend of grape varietals produced in the Valencia region of Spain. The Moscatel grape and Macabeo grape are unique because they are exclusive to Spain and indigenous to the Mediterranean region.

The Macabeo grape is fresh and crisp, while the incredibly aromatic Moscatel grape offers the fruity notes you taste in the long, smooth finish. And we finish the process by further enhancing the crisp flavors of this beautiful blend in stainless steel barrels.

IYLIA: It's elegance you can taste.

Color: Golden crystalline light-green/ yellowish tone.

Aroma: Incredible aroma of ripe lemon, sorbet, and lychee.

Taste: Very easy to drink. Surprising, fruity, rich, and long finish.

Food Pairing: Ideal pairing with fish, seafood, and grilled vegetables.

Best served Chilled

Who We Are

Etéreo is the embodiment of its namesake, which translates to “out of this world” or “heavenly.”
In 2018, Etéreo Founder, Jimmy Ling, had an out-of-this-world experience while at an exclusive nightclub in London. The evening started with a round of tequila shots and “saluds” shared among new friends from all across the globe. The prolific evening propelled the new friends to spontaneously book flights to Ibiza together, where more one-of-a-kind memories were shared. Ling quickly decided he wanted to bottle this feeling and share it with the masses – and thus, Etéreo was born.
Now, we raise a glass together and hope to help people around the world create their own heavenly experiences with friends old and new.

Tequila That Is Out Of This World!

Etéreo, which is Spanish for “ethereal” in English, means“out of this world or heavenly.” This is the perfect description to capture those unforgettable moments and memories that define your unique lifestyle, and it is the perfect description when you take a sip of Etéreo—a true out-of-body experience.

Description: Smooth and out of this world.

Tasting Notes: Youthful notes of pepper, citrus, herbs, light hints of honey.

Who We Are

Etéreo is the embodiment of its namesake, which translates to “out of this world” or “heavenly.”
In 2018, Etéreo Founder, Jimmy Ling, had an out-of-this-world experience while at an exclusive nightclub in London. The evening started with a round of tequila shots and “saluds” shared among new friends from all across the globe. The prolific evening propelled the new friends to spontaneously book flights to Ibiza together, where more one-of-a-kind memories were shared. Ling quickly decided he wanted to bottle this feeling and share it with the masses – and thus, Etéreo was born.
Now, we raise a glass together and hope to help people around the world create their own heavenly experiences with friends old and new.

Tequila That Is Out Of This World!

Etéreo, which is Spanish for “ethereal” in English, means“out of this world or heavenly.” This is the perfect description to capture those unforgettable moments and memories that define your unique lifestyle, and it is the perfect description when you take a sip of Etéreo—a true out-of-body experience.

Description: Smooth and out of this world.

Tasting Notes: Sweet agave, white oak, caramel, final tastes of vanilla and almond.

Who We Are

Etéreo is the embodiment of its namesake, which translates to “out of this world” or “heavenly.”
In 2018, Etéreo Founder, Jimmy Ling, had an out-of-this-world experience while at an exclusive nightclub in London. The evening started with a round of tequila shots and “saluds” shared among new friends from all across the globe. The prolific evening propelled the new friends to spontaneously book flights to Ibiza together, where more one-of-a-kind memories were shared. Ling quickly decided he wanted to bottle this feeling and share it with the masses – and thus, Etéreo was born.
Now, we raise a glass together and hope to help people around the world create their own heavenly experiences with friends old and new.

Tequila That Is Out Of This World!

Etéreo, which is Spanish for “ethereal” in English, means“out of this world or heavenly.” This is the perfect description to capture those unforgettable moments and memories that define your unique lifestyle, and it is the perfect description when you take a sip of Etéreo—a true out-of-body experience.

Description: Smooth and out of this world.

Tasting Notes: Cooked sweet agave, white oak, honey, brown sugar, caramel.

In 1936 Thompson Willett founded Willett Distillery. Today, the tradition continues.

1684

In 1674 Edward Willett went to London and apprenticed to Daniel Mason to learn the pewter trade. When he was twenty-three, Edward received his mark and became a pewterer. He was allowed to strike his touch, pictured here, in the Pewterer’s Hall of London in 1684.

2012

January 27th – The family puts the first barrels of their new-make Bourbon Whiskey into Warehouse A for storage. This would have been Thompson’s 103rd birthday.

2017

On March 17, 2017 (St. Patrick’s Day) the family celebrated it’s 80 Year Anniversary of when Thompson Willett and his family put their first barrels into storage.

Willett Wheated Bourbon Tasting notes

The first release was distilled in the early Spring of 2013 and bottled in the Summer of 2022. The proprietary mashbill is barreled at 115 proof in Char# 4 American Oak. We bottle without chill-filtration to preserve the most flavor possible.

At The Balvenie we stay true to our Five Rare Crafts, making whisky the way we always have. Our craftsmen have an intimate understanding of their materials and a desire to make the very best whisky possible. Our process is a combination of expertise, skill and ambition which gives The Balvenie its unique character. It’s the heart and the passion that goes into each bottle. The dedication. The commitment. The obsession. This is what elevates the expert to the extraordinary. It takes skill to make something great. It requires heart to make something extraordinary.

With over 50 years of experience, Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE possesses an unequalled knowledge of The Balvenie. For The Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch No.2, David hand-selects an assemblage of vintage casks from the distillery’s precious aged whisky stocks and fills them to Tun 1509, housed in Warehouse 24. Three months later emerges this exceptionally complex and rare single malt Scotch whisky. This is a rare interpretation of the marrying process, with each batch limited by the 8000L capacity of the tun itself, allowing these fine casks to come together to create a singular expression; a Balvenie greater than the sum of its constituent parts.

One batch is bottled each year and The Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 1 was launched in 2014.

At The Balvenie we stay true to our Five Rare Crafts, making whisky the way we always have. Our craftsmen have an intimate understanding of their materials and a desire to make the very best whisky possible. Our process is a combination of expertise, skill and ambition which gives The Balvenie its unique character. It’s the heart and the passion that goes into each bottle. The dedication. The commitment. The obsession. This is what elevates the expert to the extraordinary. It takes skill to make something great. It requires heart to make something extraordinary.

For the 2017 release, The Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 4, David C Stewart MBE carefully selected 23 casks – 13 traditional American oak barrels and 10 European oak sherry butts – from the distillery’s precious aged stocks.

All were transferred to Tun 1509, which sits in Warehouse 24, for several months before bottling. Tun is a rare interpretation of the marrying process and allows our most mature casks of various vintages to come together to create a unique expression of The Balvenie that is greater than the sum of its constituent parts.