Celebrated in exclusive cocktail bars, restaurants and nightclubs, the iconic Don Julio 1942 Tequila is the choice of connoisseurs around the globe. Produced in small batches and aged for a minimum of two and a half years, Don Julio 1942 Tequila is handcrafted in tribute to the year that Don Julio González began his tequila-making journey. Rich, sweet aromas of caramel and toffee are layered with rich vanilla fragrance and hints of cherry-like red fruits. Note, 375mL bottle.

Year of launch: 2014 Village: San Luis Del Río, 900 masl - Palenque = distillery Family: Velasco Maguey: Espadín common name 8 to 9 years, only maguey from the region, cultivated Agave: Angustifolia Haw Cocking: underground conical oven with river stones and dead wood, tepehuaje, quebrache, bonin Milling: Tahona pulled by Pepe the Horse Fermentation: open/natural in wooden vats using indigenous yeast Distillation: double (ordinario the first) in copper pot still, traditional Arabic style Proofing: well water