Don Julio 1942 Tequila

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40% ABV• 750mL

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Don Julio 1942 is one of the most iconic expressions in the world of tequila, a bottle so celebrated it earned the title of tequila's first unicorn. Aged a minimum of two and a half years in white American oak barrels previously used for bourbon, this anejo from Jalisco's Atotonilco el Alto region delivers a depth of character that has made it a genuine collector's staple.


Produced at NOM 1449 in the highlands of Jalisco, Don Julio 1942 is crafted from mature blue agave and aged in hand-selected bourbon barrels that lend exceptional richness and complexity to the final spirit. The extended aging process, longer than required for the anejo category, is what sets this expression apart from the crowd.


  • Nose: Inviting aromas of caramel, cooked agave, vanilla, and toasted oak that open beautifully with a little time in the glass.
  • Palate: Lush and layered, with cooked agave taking the lead alongside toasty oak, silky vanilla, and a hint of dark chocolate.
  • Finish: A long, warming finish that lingers with the elegance you would expect from a premium anejo tequila.

Don Julio 1942 is exceptional sipped neat or on a large ice cube, and it elevates classic cocktails like the Tequila Old Fashioned and the Paloma into something truly memorable.


Best enjoyed neat or over a single large ice cube to let the full range of flavors unfold. Crafted from blue agave grown in the highland region of Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, Mexico.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Rich caramel and chocolate

Palate: Warm oak, vanilla and roasted agave

Finish: Lingering oak and rich vanilla

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Location: Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco
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Distillery: Diageo México Operaciones
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NOM: 1449
Don Julio is named for Don Julio González, who founded his La Primavera distillery in Atotonilco el Alto, in the Jalisco Highlands, in 1942. Jimador families who have worked with the brand for three generations harvest the agave plant by plant. The piñas are cooked in masonry ovens, fermented with a yeast strain Don Julio developed himself, and distilled twice in pot stills. He was among the first to age tequila beyond the standard rules. Ultima Reserva is made from the last agave field he planted with his family, in 2006.
Map of Jalisco, Mexico, with Atotonilco el Alto marked
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Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco

Map of Jalisco, Mexico, with Atotonilco el Alto marked

Atotonilco el Alto sits on the southern edge of Los Altos de Jalisco, where the land rises from about 1,600 to 2,200 meters above the Ciénega plain. Its Nahuatl name means place of hot water, after the warm springs around town. Blue agave grows across the surrounding farmland in clay soils over volcanic basalt, and tequila making is the municipality's largest industry and employer. Highland agave from here is known for a sweet, fruity and floral profile.

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