Don Julio 1942 750ML

Overview

Don Julio 1942 750ML is a luxury añejo tequila aged a minimum of 2.5 years, built around caramel-rich sweetness, polished oak, and roasted-agave depth.

Hamptons Tasting Notes

Caramel and dark chocolate aromatics lead into vanilla, toasted hazelnut, and roasted agave. The finish lingers with warm oak, soft spice, and a smooth, dessert-leaning glow.

Style & Specs

• Classification: Añejo tequila
• Raw material: 100% Blue Weber agave
• Origin: Made in Mexico (Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco listed in competition results)
• ABV / Proof: 40% ABV (80 proof)
• Aging: minimum 2.5 years; aged 32–35 months noted
• Barrel: ex-bourbon American oak
• Distillery ID: NOM 1449

Food Pairings

• Dark chocolate or cocoa-dusted desserts
• Seared pork belly with citrus glaze
• Aged Manchego or nutty hard cheeses
• Vanilla flan or crème brûlée
• Spiced nuts (cinnamon, clove)

Why Buy This Bottle

• A top-tier “sweet oak + roasted agave” sipping profile with long vanilla-oak length.
• Barrel pedigree (ex-bourbon American oak) for dessert-spice richness without harshness.
• Producer note: made as a tribute to 1942, described as the year Don Julio González began his tequila-making journey.