Don Julio 1942 Illumination is a limited-edition presentation of one of the world's most celebrated añejo tequilas. The tall, slender 1942 bottle sits on a base that lights up when activated, making it a show-stopping bottle for celebrations and the holiday season.
Inside is classic Don Julio 1942: an añejo tequila produced in small batches in Jalisco, Mexico, from 100% blue Weber agave, and aged for a minimum of two and a half years in American white oak barrels. Bottled at 40% ABV, it is rich and smooth, with caramel, chocolate, warm oak, vanilla and roasted agave.
The name honours 1942, the year Don Julio González began making tequila at the age of seventeen. Today 1942 is a fixture of top cocktail bars, restaurants and nightclubs around the world, and its special-edition bottles are eagerly collected.
The Illumination edition brings a touch of theatre to the table. Switch on the base and the bottle glows, ready for a toast at midnight or a festive gift.
Añejo tequila is aged between one and three years in oak barrels of no more than 600 litres, long enough to add colour, sweetness and spice while keeping the character of the agave, which makes it a natural sipping tequila.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Rich caramel and chocolate.
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Palate: Warm oak, vanilla and roasted agave.
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Finish: Lingering oak and rich vanilla.
Specifications
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Producer: Tequila Don Julio
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Style: Añejo Tequila, 100% blue Weber agave
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Age: Minimum two and a half years
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ABV: 40% (80 proof)
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Region: Jalisco, Mexico
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Edition: Illumination limited edition with light-up base
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve Don Julio 1942 neat or over a large ice cube in a rocks glass, with the bottle lit on the table. It pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, grilled steak or crème brûlée, and makes an indulgent Añejo Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is special about the Illumination edition?
The bottle sits on a base that lights up when activated; the tequila inside is classic Don Julio 1942.
How long is Don Julio 1942 aged?
A minimum of two and a half years.
What proof is it?
40% ABV, 80 proof.
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