Happy Hour: Don Julio 1942 Tequila

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Don Julio Tequila is one of the most recognized and sought after brands in the market. To conmemorate 60 years of producing their legendary tequilas, the brand presents the market with Don Julio 1942 by bottling it in a bottle shaped like an agave leaf.

This is a special tequila produced in small batches and aged for a minimum of two and a half years, it is also hand crafted as a tribute to the year in which the founder, Julio Gonzalez, started his tequila producing journey.

This is a sipping tequila, with a sweet, complex taste and a velvety mouthfeel. It is best enjoyed neat served in a champagne flute, or on the rocks.

The flavor profile of Don Julio 1942 can be divided into three categories:

Nose

Caramel and chocolate notes.

Taste

Warm oak, vanilla and roasted agave.

Finish

Lingering oak and rich vanilla.

Recommended food pairings for this complex añejo tequila include grilled meats, aged cheese, dark chocolate. We will be sharing a simple recipe for a great food pairing so you can enjoy the tasting notes of this iconic Don Julio 1942 which you can find at Vinoteca stores.

Helga & Kitty

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