Don Julio: the gentleman’s tequila
Words: Charlie Thomas
Tequila may not be the first tipple that comes to mind when you think of a gentleman, yet Don Julio are set to change this. When as much attention to detail is paid to any craft, it’s worth looking at, so the simple fact that Don Julio pours as much time and effort into every aspect of their tequila means that we just had to give them more than a passing glance.
Don Julio take their craft very seriously, only utilising the most skilled and well-practised people to produce their prestigious tequila. Every step, from growing the agave plant intrinsic to the drink, to ageing it over a period of years in their American white-oak barrels, is executed with the precision that one would expect from such a fine product.
Arguably the world’s first luxury tequila brand, Don Julio apply this intense dedication to excellence in every bottle. They grow their famed blue Weber agave plants in the mountainous regions of Jalisco, Mexico for between six to eight years. This gives the finished product the complex yet smooth flavour that has come to define the brand.
Don Julio 1942 takes this element a step further though. Aged for a minimum of two and a half years it is the epitome of luxury, and coming in a slender see-through bottle, the rich golden colour immediately ignites the senses. An exclusive drink, Don Julio 1942 is only produced in small batches annually, and has proven to be popular with tequila connoisseurs around the world. Noted for its warm oak, vanilla and roasted agave taste, it is named after the year that Don Julio Gonzalez started his tequila making journey, and it’s a worthy tribute indeed.
Whether you’re new to the tequila game or a seasoned veteran, Don Julio 1942 is bound to appeal thanks to its complex yet inherently accessible taste. Whilst whisky and brandy are the obvious tipples of choice for the modern gentleman, tequila is inherently more playful, and if you’re going to go down that route, Don Julio offer the very best.
For more information, visit Don Julio’s website by clicking here.
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