{"product_id":"don-julio-real-first-release-in-display-case-nom-1118","title":"Don Julio Real First Release in Display Case (NOM 1118)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first release of Don Julio Real. NOM 1118. Presented in a display case — the inaugural expression of Don Julio's ultra-premium extra añejo from the Highland estate of Don Julio González himself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDon Julio Real is the pinnacle of the Don Julio lineup — an extra añejo aged longer than any other standard Don Julio expression, produced in extremely limited quantities. The first release carries additional historical significance as the founding statement of what \"Real\" could achieve at the top of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNOM 1118 designates the Don Julio González estate distillery in Los Altos (the Highlands) of Jalisco — where volcanic clay soil and higher altitude produce Blue Weber agave with a sweeter, more complex flavor profile than Lowland-grown agave. Don Julio González founded his distillery in 1942 at age 17 and is widely credited as the father of modern premium tequila — pioneering the tall bottle design specifically so bottles could be placed on a table without blocking the view between friends sharing the drink.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle citrus and honey, accented by cooked agave and mild herbs — the Highland agave character coming through cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and graceful — caramel, chocolate, and toffee with the long barrel aging adding depth to the Highland agave base.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and sweet with the slightest hint of wood — the extra añejo character revealing itself at the close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra Añejo Tequila\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNOM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1118 (Don Julio González estate, Los Altos, Jalisco)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38%\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Display case\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e First release\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/don-julio\"\u003eDon Julio collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/tequila\"\u003etequila at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does this differ from the signed Don Julio Real first release?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are first releases of Don Julio Real in a display case at NOM 1118. The separately listed edition was personally signed by Don Julio Jr. — this edition is the same presentation without the personal signature.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWho was Don Julio González?\u003c\/strong\u003e Don Julio González founded his distillery in Los Altos de Jalisco in 1942 at age 17. He pioneered the tall, distinctive Don Julio bottle shape (designed so bottles wouldn't block the view of friends sharing the drink) and is widely credited with transforming tequila from a commodity spirit into a premium category.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does NOM 1118 signify?\u003c\/strong\u003e NOM (Norma Oficial Mexicana) numbers identify the specific production distillery. NOM 1118 is the Don Julio González estate in Los Altos, Jalisco — directly tracing every bottle to the founding family's own facility.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs this Don Julio Real still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 unit in current stock.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does this differ from the signed Don Julio Real first release?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Both are first releases of Don Julio Real in a display case at NOM 1118. 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