Don Julio 1942 Anejo Tequila

Don Julio 1942 Añejo Tequila is a 100% blue agave tequila aged a minimum of two and a half years in American white oak barrels. Its signature elongated bottle and rich caramel-vanilla profile made it the breakout luxury tequila of the last decade. Browse more aged options in our Añejo Tequila collection.

1942 is built for sipping. Pour 1.5 to 2 ounces neat in a snifter or tulip-shaped glass at room temperature. Do not mix it into margaritas — save it for after dinner, slow evenings, or as the Cinco de Mayo centerpiece. For cocktail-appropriate tequilas, see our Cinco de Mayo Cocktail Guide.

Rich vanilla, warm caramel, cooked agave, toasted almond, and a long, warming finish. It's one of the most approachable luxury añejos on the market — whiskey drinkers love it, and tequila drinkers consider it a category-defining pour.

$159.99 for a 750ml bottle at Bourbon Central. For a deeper dive into aged tequila at every price point, see our tequila buying guides.

Yes — the elongated agave-leaf bottle makes it one of the most visually recognizable gift bottles in all of tequila. It's a frequent choice for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, and graduation gifts. Explore more premium options in our Tequila & Mezcal collection.

Both are luxury añejos, but they're different experiences. Clase Azul Anejo Tequila ($539.99) is aged in American whiskey casks and presented in a hand-painted ceramic decanter — deeper, darker, and more collector-oriented. Don Julio 1942 leans sweeter and more approachable at roughly a third of the price.