Don Julio 1942 Tequila Magnum
Don Julio 1942 Tequila Magnum is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 1.75L limited-edition Luminous magnum — an extra-matured añejo aged a minimum of two and a half years in American oak, named for the year founder Don Julio González founded his La Primavera distillery. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 1.75L magnum (limited-edition Luminous bottle)
- Aging: Añejo — minimum 2.5 years in American oak barrels
- Origin: Jalisco, Mexico (Atotonilco El Alto, Los Altos); 100% Blue Weber agave; Tequila Don Julio S.A. de C.V.
- Recognition: 98 points, Wine Enthusiast
The Icon, in Magnum
In 1942, a 17-year-old Don Julio González secured backing to build his own distillery, La Primavera, in the highlands of Jalisco — and 60 years later the house released the tequila that bears that year, one of the most recognizable luxury tequilas in the world. The liquid is an añejo aged more than twice the one-year minimum: rich caramel and chocolate on the nose, warm oak, vanilla, and roasted agave on the palate, and a long oak-and-vanilla finish that earned it 98 points from Wine Enthusiast. The magnum format is the limited-edition Luminous bottle — a centerpiece pour built for milestone celebrations. Browse the full Don Julio collection for the rest of the range.
Tasting Notes
Eye: brilliant golden amber. Nose: rich caramel and chocolate. Palate: warm oak, vanilla, and roasted agave. Finish: lingering oak and rich vanilla — long, elegant, and unmistakably 1942.
How to Enjoy
Serve neat or over a single large ice cube in a snifter to capture the aroma. This is a sipping tequila for celebrations — save it for moments that deserve a magnum.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Don Julio 1942? It is aged a minimum of 2.5 years in American oak; the name refers to 1942, the year founder Don Julio González opened his La Primavera distillery.
What does Don Julio 1942 taste like? Rich caramel and chocolate on the nose; warm oak, vanilla, and roasted agave on the palate; a long finish of oak and vanilla.
Is Don Julio 1942 an añejo? Yes — an extra-matured añejo aged more than twice the one-year añejo minimum, made from 100% Blue Weber agave.
How should I serve Don Julio 1942? Best neat or over a single ice cube in a snifter to capture its aroma; it is a sipping tequila.
Make the celebration bigger — order the Don Julio 1942 Magnum online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.