1800 Coconut Tequila 1.75L

1800 Coconut Tequila 1.75L is a coconut-infused silver tequila made from 100% blue agave, bottled at 35% ABV (70 proof) in a 1.75-liter handle. First released in 2012, this expression holds the distinction of being the original coconut-flavored tequila on the market — a category it essentially created. It earned 85 points from Tastings.com, reflecting its balanced integration of tropical coconut with a genuine agave backbone.

Quick Facts: ABV: 35% (70 proof)  |  Origin: Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico  |  Style: Flavored Silver Tequila  |  Distillery: La Rojeña (Casa Cuervo)  |  NOM: 1122

Production & Heritage

1800 Coconut is produced at La Rojeña, the historic distillery operated by Casa Cuervo in the town of Tequila, Jalisco — one of the oldest active distilleries in Mexico. The base spirit is 1800 Silver, double-distilled from 100% blue Weber agave harvested on family-owned ranches across Jalisco's western highlands and lowlands. After distillation, the silver tequila is infused with natural ripe coconut flavor, resulting in a crystal-clear spirit with blond highlights that retains the character of its agave origins rather than masking them with sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with classic agave brightness — green, herbaceous, slightly peppery — before giving way to toasted coconut and a soft tropical sweetness. There is a gentle creaminess underneath that rounds out the aromatics without becoming cloying.

Taste: The entry is smooth and medium-bodied, with sweet agave and coconut arriving in tandem on the front palate. At the mid-palate, the coconut flavor expands with a silky, almost creamy texture, while the underlying tequila asserts itself with subtle vegetal and citrus notes that keep the sweetness in check.

Finish: The finish is moderately long, trailing off with lingering sweet coconut and a clean agave dryness. The balance between fruit and spirit prevents any heavy or syrupy sensation, leaving a refreshing close.

How to Drink 1800 Coconut

Chilled and neat or on the rocks, 1800 Coconut works as a simple warm-weather sipper — the coconut flavor is prominent enough to enjoy without a mixer but restrained enough to avoid tasting artificial. Its real strength, though, is behind the bar. A Coconut Margarita substitutes this bottle directly for standard silver tequila, adding tropical depth without extra liqueurs. A Tequila Piña Colada swaps the traditional rum base for this coconut tequila, introducing agave complexity to the classic blend of pineapple and cream of coconut. A Paloma Tropical — built with grapefruit soda and a lime squeeze — plays the coconut against bright citrus bitterness for an unexpectedly balanced highball.

Best For

• Hosting summer pool parties or backyard barbecues where batch cocktails are needed
• Mixing tropical tequila cocktails without juggling multiple bottles of coconut liqueur
• Introducing tequila to drinkers who typically gravitate toward flavored rums
• Stocking a home bar handle that pulls double duty in margaritas and coladas

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1800 Coconut taste like? It delivers a smooth, medium-bodied profile where natural coconut sweetness sits on top of a recognizable agave silver tequila base, finishing clean with lingering toasted coconut and light tropical notes.

How does 1800 Coconut compare to Malibu Rum? Both are coconut-flavored spirits, but 1800 Coconut is built on a 100% blue agave silver tequila base at 35% ABV, giving it more body and agave character than Malibu's lighter, lower-proof (21% ABV) Caribbean rum foundation. Drinkers who find Malibu one-dimensional often prefer the herbal complexity that the tequila base contributes here.

Is 1800 Coconut good for cocktails? It is purpose-built for mixing — the coconut infusion means you can replace plain silver tequila in tropical cocktails without needing a separate coconut liqueur, which simplifies recipes and keeps the agave profile front and center.

Where is 1800 Coconut made? It is produced at the La Rojeña distillery (NOM 1122) in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, operated by Casa Cuervo, one of the oldest and largest tequila producers in the country.

What foods pair well with 1800 Coconut? Grilled shrimp with lime benefits from the coconut's tropical echo; coconut-crusted fish tacos mirror the spirit's dominant flavor; fresh ceviche contrasts its sweetness with acid and brine; Thai coconut curry creates a harmonious coconut-on-coconut layering; and key lime pie ties into both the citrus and the creamy coconut finish.

What sizes does 1800 Coconut come in? The expression is commonly available in 750ml and the 1.75L handle size featured here, making the larger format a practical choice for entertaining or frequent use.

Is 1800 Coconut worth the price? Positioned in the value-to-mid tier of flavored tequilas, the 1.75L format in particular delivers strong per-pour economics for a 100% blue agave product, especially compared to assembling a silver tequila and coconut liqueur separately.

Why 1800 Coconut?

When it launched in 2012, 1800 Coconut was the first tequila of its kind — a coconut-infused expression built on a double-distilled, 100% blue agave silver base rather than a mixto or a rum. That head start means the recipe has had over a decade of market refinement. The fact that the underlying spirit is genuine 100% agave tequila rather than a neutral-flavored base gives it structural complexity that most flavored competitors lack. For anyone making tropical cocktails in volume or simply looking for a coconut spirit with more backbone than the rum alternatives, this 1.75L handle is a practical, well-regarded choice backed by an 85-point Tastings.com rating.