1800 tequila in Westford: Silver, Reposado and more

CBC Liquors on Littleton Rd in Westford carries the 1800 tequila range: Silver, Blanco, Reposado, Anejo, Coconut and Cucumber Jalepeno. You can walk in, order for pickup, or have it delivered, and below is what each bottle is and how people usually drink it.

Which 1800 tequilas does CBC Liquors carry?

The shop carries six 1800 expressions that you can find on the 1800 brand page. Four are straightforward agave spirits: 1800 Silver, 1800 Blanco Tequila, 1800 Reposado Tequila and 1800 Anejo Tequila.

The other two are flavored: 1800 Coconut Tequila and 1800 Cucumber Jalepeno Tequila.

The brand page shows the 1800 bottles the store has right now, so it is the quickest way to see what you can pick up today. CBC Liquors has more than 4,600 products in stock across 1,888 brands, and 1800 sits alongside the rest of the tequila shelf if you want to compare it with other bottles.

What do silver, blanco, reposado and añejo mean?

These words describe how long the tequila rests before bottling, and they are the fastest way to guess how a bottle will taste.

Silver and blanco are the same idea: tequila that is bottled young, with little or no time in a barrel. You get the clearest taste of agave, usually bright and peppery with a clean finish. If you want to browse that style across brands, the blanco tequila page groups them together.

Reposado means rested. By definition it spends between two months and a year in oak, which softens the edges and adds a touch of vanilla and warmth. The reposado tequila page shows others in that style.

Añejo means aged, resting in oak for one to three years. It is rounder, darker in color and closer to a whiskey in how it sips. Spelling on the label is usually plain "Anejo," as on the 1800 bottle the shop carries.

Which 1800 bottle is best for margaritas?

For a classic margarita, most bartenders reach for a silver or blanco because the lime and orange liqueur sit cleanly on top of a crisp agave base. 1800 Silver or 1800 Blanco are the natural picks for that job.

A reposado makes a margarita with a gentler, slightly oaky character. If you like your cocktails a little warmer and less sharp, try 1800 Reposado in the same recipe and see which you prefer.

You will also need something to build the drink with. The mixers section is where to look for the supporting pieces, so you can collect the bottle and the mixer in one order.

What can you do with the flavored 1800 bottles?

1800 Coconut Tequila and 1800 Cucumber Jalepeno Tequila are made for mixing rather than for sipping in the way you might sip an añejo.

Coconut works with pineapple juice, lime or soda water over ice for something easy and tropical. Cucumber jalapeño suits a spicy, fresh style of drink: pair it with lime and a splash of soda, or use it in place of plain tequila in a margarita for a little heat.

Because these are flavored, a single bottle changes the whole character of a drink. Start with a simple two or three ingredient recipe so the flavor is the point.

How should you drink an añejo or reposado?

Aged tequila is made to be taken slowly. Pour a small measure into a glass, let it open up for a minute, and taste it neat or with a single cube of ice. A glass with a narrow mouth, such as a small tulip or a copita, concentrates the aroma.

1800 Anejo is the bottle to treat this way. If you usually drink whiskey or bourbon, the oak and vanilla notes in an añejo will feel familiar, which makes it a good bridge into tequila.

As with any spirit, a measured pour and plenty of water alongside is the sensible way to enjoy it.

How do you get 1800 from CBC Liquors: pickup, delivery or shipping?

CBC Liquors, at 142 Littleton Rd, Westford, offers pickup, delivery and shipping as well as walking in. Choose the bottles you want from the 1800 page and collect them during pickup hours, or ask for delivery.

Store and pickup hours are the same: Sunday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Delivery runs a little shorter: Sunday 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

You must be 21 or older to buy alcohol, and ID is checked at the door and on delivery. The shipping policy and the return policy explain the details of those parts of the service.

Does CBC Liquors deliver 1800 outside Westford?

The shop also serves nearby towns. It has delivery pages for Chelmsford, Carlisle, Littleton, Acton, Tyngsborough, Lowell, Billerica, Boxborough and Dunstable, plus Groton, Concord and Ayer.

If you are not sure your address is covered, the delivery areas page lists where the shop goes, so you can check before you order.

The store holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 339 Google reviews, which is a useful snapshot if you have not shopped with CBC Liquors before.