Jose Cuervo 1800 Drinks - A Gold Tequila, with an orange-copper cast moderately full-bodied figs, wet stone, dried grasses bold, round texture smooth broad feel with deep flavors rich finish. Tequila is a liquor made by fermenting and distilling the aguamiel (sap) of the blue agave plant. It originated around the town of Tequila, in Jalisco state, hence the name. The word has several meanings, including: