Brand - Don Julio

Don Julio 1942 Anejo Tequila

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Description

Don Julio 1942 Añejo Tequila is the signature añejo from one of Mexico's best-known tequila houses. It is made from 100% blue Weber agave. The name honors 1942, the year Don Julio González began making tequila. That same year he acquired his distillery, La Primavera, in Atotonilco El Alto. The brand first released 1942 in 2002 to mark its 60th anniversary.

The tequila rests for at least 24 months in ex-bourbon American white oak casks. That time in wood gives it a golden color and a rounded, silky feel. It comes in a tall, slender bottle that stands out on any shelf. You can choose the 375ml, 750ml or 1.75 liter size. That makes it easy to match the bottle to a small treat or a big party.

Don Julio's own tasting notes keep things simple. On the nose you get rich caramel and chocolate. The palate brings warm oak, vanilla and roasted agave. The finish is long, with lingering oak and rich vanilla. It feels sweet and smooth, yet the agave never gets lost.

This bottle has a strong record in competition. It won Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2020. Collectors and bartenders alike save it for the moments that matter.

This is a tequila made for sipping. Pour it neat into a snifter at room temperature. Give it a minute so the caramel and vanilla can open up. If you want a cocktail, it can turn a Margarita or a Tequila Old Fashioned into something special.

It is also one of the most popular añejos to give as a gift. The distinctive bottle makes a strong first impression at birthdays, holidays and graduations. If you want a premium añejo for a special night, this is a safe and rewarding choice. You can start with the 375ml if you would like to try it first.

Product Details

  • UPC: 674545000322
  • Bottle Size: 750ML
  • ABV: 40%
  • Origin / Country: Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco, Mexico
  • Type: Añejo Tequila
  • Brand: Don Julio
  • Agave: 100% blue Weber agave
  • Age Statement: Aged at least 24 months
  • Cask Type: Ex-bourbon American white oak casks
  • Awards: Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020
  • Mixing Suggestion: Best sipped neat; can upgrade a Margarita or Tequila Old Fashioned
  • Taste Profile: Warm oak, vanilla, roasted agave
  • Aroma & Bouquet: Rich caramel and chocolate
  • Smooth & Finish: Silky and long, with lingering oak and rich vanilla
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