1800 Tequila’s self-proclaimed “Tequila War” against Patron is getting epic, with 1800 Tequila creating a television commercial with Michael Imperioli (Sopranos) kicking a bottle of Patron off a desk. AND THEN…well, that’s really it. This is a pretty weak war so far, lacking the hallmarks of real corporate war, such as dirty smear campaigns and Escalade shootouts, but perhaps this is the first move of many. Stay tuned…

The Mutineer Ultra Special Reserve Magic 1800 Tequila

Either the economy sucks or the mainstream is becoming more accepting of hard liquor, because 1800 Tequila has become the official Tequila of the Los Angeles Lakers.

“Our goal is to ensure that Lakers games are the most enjoyable and exciting games to watch” said Los Angeles Lakers Chief Marketing Officer Tim Harris. “Through this groundbreaking partnership, 1800 will provide Lakers fans with the familiar flavor of the super-premium spirit and a variety of beverage choices to enjoy while celebrating courtside, while ensuring that we communicate responsible drinking.” Continue Reading »

1800 Tequila is giving you the chance to submit your very own bottle design. The winner gets $10,000 and gets their bottle featured. You can experience the entire process at 1800tequila.com. I took one for the team and explored this opportunity myself, which not only confirmed that this is the real deal, but also yielded three classic tequila bottle designs created by the Wine Mutineer himself. Continue Reading »