Don Julio Anejo Tequila
Don Julio Anejo Tequila is a 40% ABV (80 proof) añejo aged 18+ months in small batches in ex-bourbon American white-oak barrels — rich, honeyed and deeply agave-forward, from 100% Blue Weber agave harvested in the Los Altos highlands of Jalisco. Distilled at La Primavera and aged longer than the reposado, it is the workhorse luxury añejo of the Don Julio line. A 750mL bottle. Order tequila online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 18+ months, ex-bourbon American white oak, small batches
- Origin: Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico — La Primavera Distillery; Diageo
- Award: Gold, Global Spirits Masters 2022
The Classic Luxury Añejo
Before the clear-añejo experiments and the private-barrel programs, there was this: the standard-bearer añejo that taught a generation what rested tequila could be. The ex-bourbon barrels do the heavy lifting — butterscotch, honey, cooked agave — while the highland agave keeps a bright citrus lift in the finish. See the full Don Julio collection and browse tequila for blanco-to-extra-añejo comparisons. (Tequila collection handle unverified — applier confirm.)
Tasting Notes
Official notes: lime, grapefruit and mandarin layered over caramel on the nose; cooked agave, wild honey and oak-infused butterscotch on the palate; a bright, lightly spiced finish of wild honey.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a copita or on ice; it also anchors a top-shelf Añejo Old Fashioned. Pair with dark chocolate or grilled pineapple.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Don Julio Añejo aged? 18+ months in ex-bourbon American white-oak barrels — the brand does not publish tighter precision, so "18+ months" is the honest figure.
Is Don Julio Añejo 100% agave? Yes — 100% Blue Weber agave from the Los Altos highlands, distilled at La Primavera.
Who owns Don Julio? Diageo has owned Don Julio outright since March 2015.
A true classic of rested tequila — order Don Julio Añejo online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.