{"product_id":"don-julio-1942-tequila","title":"Don Julio 1942 Anejo Tequila 750 mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAñejo. 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, caramel, roasted agave, sweet oak, light floral\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, vanilla, chocolate, toasted oak, dried fruit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, persistent caramel and vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Don Julio, Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico (est. 1942)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Blue Weber, highland Los Altos\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Añejo Tequila\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 2.5 years in American white oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/don-julio\"\u003eDon Julio at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Don Julio 1942 so widely gifted?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 1942 compare to Don Julio Real also in the collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is Don Julio 1942 so widely gifted?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Recognizable tall bottle, story-driven name, premium pricing, and approachable caramel-vanilla flavor created a tequila that works equally as gift, celebration bottle, or sipper — the default premium tequila for any occasion.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the 1942 compare to Don Julio Real?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The 1942 is the premium flagship; Real is the absolute apex — 5 years in new white oak, pot still distillation, hand-blown decanter. Real is for serious collectors; 1942 is for celebration and gifting.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Don Julio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904567054407,"sku":"00674545000322","price":154.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/don-julio-1942-tequila-676.webp?v=1782426348","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/don-julio-1942-tequila","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}