1800 Reposado vs 818 Reposado: Which Tequila Actually Tastes Better?

On Tequila Matchmaker, 1800 sits at 69/100 crowd and 61/100 critic; 818 lands at 64/100 crowd and 57/100 critic. Both are well below the category median of 83, so neither is a hidden gem, but 1800 is the clearer step up. Pricing runs close for both bottles, typically $26 to $34 for a 750ml, so the ratings gap is what should decide this one, not cost.