Don Julio 1942 Anejo Tequila 750 mL

Añejo. 1942. Don Julio — the most gifted and celebrated premium tequila in America, named for the year Don Julio González founded his first distillery and aged a minimum of 2.5 years in American white oak barrels — nearly twice the legal minimum for añejo tequila.

Don Julio González planted his first agave fields in the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco in 1942 at the age of 17 and went on to revolutionize premium tequila production by introducing the concept of spaced planting — giving each blue agave plant room to grow to full maturity rather than crowding them together for maximum yield. This attention to agave quality over quantity is the foundation of the 1942’s character.

The extended 2.5-year aging in American oak adds caramel, vanilla, and toffee character to the highland agave’s natural sweetness, producing the smooth, dessert-like profile that made Don Julio 1942 the definitive celebration tequila of the premium spirits category.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Vanilla, caramel, roasted agave, sweet oak, light floral
• Palate: Rich caramel, vanilla, chocolate, toasted oak, dried fruit
• Finish: Long, warming, persistent caramel and vanilla

Specs

• Producer: Don Julio, Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico (est. 1942)
• Agave: 100% Blue Weber, highland Los Altos
• Style: Añejo Tequila
• Aging: Minimum 2.5 years in American white oak
• ABV: 40%
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Why is Don Julio 1942 so widely gifted? The combination of a recognizable tall bottle, a story-driven name, premium pricing, and an approachable caramel-vanilla flavor profile created a tequila that works equally well as a gift, a celebration bottle, or a sipping spirit — positioning it as the default premium tequila for any occasion.
• How does the 1942 compare to Don Julio Real also in the collection? The 1942 is the premium tier flagship; Don Julio Real is the absolute apex — 5 years in new white oak from a pot still distillation, in a hand-blown decanter. Real is for serious collectors; 1942 is for celebration and gifting.