High above Atotonilco el Alto, rows of blue Weber agave grow slowly in volcanic soil. From these fields comes Don Julio Anejo — a tequila built not for fire, but for caramel, honey and a quiet touch of citrus. It is made to be sipped, not shot.
Expert Description
Don Julio Anejo is a Mexican Anejo Tequila made from 100% Blue Weber agave and aged in American oak barrels for at least 18 months at 38% ABV.
The tequila carries the name of Don Julio González, who at just 17 years old in 1942 borrowed money to take over a distillery in Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco. He insisted on quality over volume and planted his own agave fields long before that was standard practice — an approach still shaping every Don Julio tequila today. The Anejo expression rests in American oak barrels previously used for bourbon, giving it a deep, rounded character and making it one of the world’s best-selling 100% agave Anejo tequilas.
Tasting Notes
Nose
A fresh blend of lime, grapefruit and mandarin citrus aromas, lifted by a rich touch of caramel.
Palate
Full-bodied and complex, with cooked agave, wild honey and oak-infused butterscotch.
Finish
Bright and lightly spiced, with a lingering trace of wild honey.
Specifications
Name: Don Julio Anejo
Distillery: Don Julio
Region/Country: Jalisco, Mexico
Type: Mexican Anejo Tequila
ABV: 38%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak barrels (previously used for bourbon)
EAN no.: 7506064300184
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed in a snifter at room temperature, on the rocks, or in cocktails such as an Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
Flavour Profile
Caramel · Honeyed · Citrus · Oak-aged
Did You Know?
Did you know Don Julio Anejo is, according to the producer, the world’s best-selling 100% agave Anejo tequila? It’s made to be enjoyed the way you would a fine whisky — in a snifter, ideally alongside an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan.
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