Don Julio 1942 Añejo Tequila
Original price was: £169.00.£149.00Current price is: £149.00.
The Don Julio 1942 Añejo Tequila is an iconic, ultra-premium expression and one of the most recognizable bottles in the world of luxury spirits. It is highly celebrated for its exceptional smoothness and rich, complex flavor profile.
Here is a detailed description:
| Detail | Specification |
| Type | 100% Blue Weber Agave Añejo Tequila |
| Aging | Aged for a minimum of 2.5 years (30 months) |
| Cask | Recharged American white oak ex-bourbon barrels |
| ABV / Proof | Typically bottled at 38% ABV (76 Proof) |
| Classification | Technically an Añejo, though its aging time is close to the minimum of 3 years required for an Extra Añejo. |
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Description
🌟 Don Julio 1942 Añejo Tequila
Background and Legacy
Tribute: The tequila is handcrafted in small batches as a tribute to the year 1942, when Don Julio González-Frausto Estrada, the founder of the brand, began his journey of making tequila at the young age of 17.
Producer: Don Julio Tequila is produced in the Jalisco Highlands (Los Altos) of Mexico, an area known for growing the best blue agave due to its higher elevation and rich, red clay soil.
Bottle Design: Its distinctive, tall, elongated bottle is an emblem of its premium status and is designed to resemble a thin agave leaf.
📝 Tasting Notes
Don Julio 1942 Añejo Tequila is prized for balancing the traditional agave character with the rich, luxurious notes imparted by the extended barrel aging. It is generally described as being exceptionally smooth and sweet.
Nose: Rich aromas of caramel and milk chocolate immediately stand out. This is layered with vanilla, warm oak, and often includes bright, sweet fruit or floral hints like cinnamon or ripe tropical fruit (apricot/pear).
Palate: Full-bodied and velvety with a distinct, pleasing sweetness. The flavor is dominated by warm oak, creamy vanilla, and roasted agave. Other notes often include butterscotch, spice, and dark chocolate, giving it a luxurious, dessert-like quality.
Finish: Long, warming, and elegant. It lingers with notes of lingering oak and rich vanilla, sometimes featuring a subtle warmth of cinnamon or a touch of mint/menthol.
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