http://www.tequila.net/ http://www.tequila.net/images/stories/tequila_rss.gif http://www.tequila.net/ 14-2336 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html Tasted in a Riedel glass. This was my first "premium" anejo, and as I am such a fan of the reposado I was eager to try it. The agave comes through nicely, and I got definite hints of caramel and wood. Perhaps a bit more wood than I find ideal in a drink, but I suppose that's a common characteristic of the anejos. A nice long, smooth finish. ]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:55:41 -0500 14-2225 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html A top 5 tequila for me in all categories. Aroma - The smell is simply wonderful. Agave, butterscotch, vanilla and fruit. Maybe the best nose of any tequila out there. Taste - All of the flavors mix together with the sweetness, fruit and wood with a mild alcohol burn. Finish - Wonderful taste long after it's gone and SO smooth. Anyone who wants to sip a tequila, this is the one. It's pricey at around $100 a bottle, but if you're looking for something that is truly great, do yourself a favor and get a bottle of this. ]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:26:36 -0500 14-2012 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html my first bottle of 42 and the nose of this tequila is amazing, really warm and inviting, fruit and vanilla were the first things i noticed when i opened the bottle. Great introduction to sipping tequila as only the slightest hint of alchohol burn was quickly extinguished by the multitude of flavours and warmth that led to a beautiful smooth finish with a lovely long aftertaste. Am searching for the perfect tequila and this is a very good start. ]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:14:18 -0400 14-1886 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html Absolutely Incredible doesn't even begin to describe this bottled perfection. I cannot believe the quality and smoothness of this tequila for its price. Paid $99 and it is as good or better than many bottles costing 3x as much. Only downside is it doesn't have the most striking presentation. Caramel and Vanilla are the two most noticeable smells and flavors. A little fruity, slight hint of the oak, and a silky smooth finish. I mean almost ZERO alcohol burn. A great sipping Tequila. Do yourself a huge favor and DO NOT just shoot this. I'm hooked for life! ]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:04:19 -0400 14-1674 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html Wow, joy in a bottle! First tried at Morels in Las Vegas, this was an exquisite addition to the evening I did actually said Wow when I first breathed in this gorgeous tequila and said it again after my intial taste. Caramel and vanilla explode into a buttery smooth finish, very little oak(compared to most anejos). Tremendous effort!!! I purchase a bottle a few weeks ago and opened it on saturday night for some friends it was definately a fan favorite. Price is actually good when I compare to some of the other ultra-premium anejos but the presentation is really average. Better presentation like Cabo Uno for instance and I would gladly shell out an extra 50-100 dollars ]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:25:23 -0400 14-1365 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html Personally I am a blanco guy, because of the agave presence but upon pouring myself a nice glass of this beautiful honey colored anejo, I could not help but notice the strong vanilla and hazelnut aromas which emanated from the bottle and my glass. The initial taste is smooth and sweet, slight honey flavor, but as you breathe it opens up, but remains smooth throughout and there is a strong vanilla and hazelnut presence in flavor. It has a medium body, in fact it seems a bit light for an anejo. The finish is medium long and leaves a sweet pleasant flavor in one's mouth. No alcohol burn whatsoever. Hands down one of the smoothest and most unique tasting tequilas, that have ever crossed these lips. The bottle is ok, but I do not like the plastic screw top. I feel like cork would have done it more justice. I received this bottle as a gift and even though I cannot see myself spending over $100 for a resposado or an anejo, this tequila definitely deserves your time and attention. ]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:01:30 -0500 14-1072 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html I purchased this in Michigan for $99.99 if memory serves me well, and at that price I feel like it's a pretty good value. If you like Don Julio's anejo you'll most likely love this as it has a very similar flavor with added smoothness, and a bit more complexity without losing the agave presence. There is a nice nose on this with vanilla, oak, nut, and a touch of cinnamon. A very smooth tequila with a really nice finish. Also, I couldn't help but think that I kept smelling and tasting a slight cognac presence... I have no idea if this is true, and I've never heard this, but it wouldn't surprise me at all if this spent some time in cognac barrels. I would think that would be something they'd want to let people know as El Tesoro does with Paradiso, but who knows. I could be way off, but after I realized that's what I thought it reminded me of it became more present to me. By the way, being that it reminded me of it, it pales in comparison to Paradiso, but is still an excellent anejo and most definitely worth trying, again, especially if you like Don Julio. I like the bottle this comes in because it's unique, but it doesn't fit in my cabinet and I hate their caps so that takes presentation down a bit for me. ]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:57:36 -0400 14-1067 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html This is an excellent tequila and is unique for an anejo. It has more agave taste then most anejo tequila's and you really do not taste any oak that is common to anejos. If reposados are your favorite type of tequila this is highly recommended because the it is so much smoother then just about any reposado I have tasted but the flavor is similar. The nose has some vanilla to it and that is nice. There is basically no alcohol burn to it. ]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:02:49 -0400 14-683 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html Tasted out of Double Ball glass. As Ive stated numerous times, Im a true blanco lover (too much wood taste and I get ill) and its hard to get me away from blancos. Don Julio 1942 does a great job of showing me that not all aged tequilas have to be dominated by the taste of wood. An excellent sipper to be reckoned with! Aroma: Pleasant wood and cinnamon tones. Initial taste: a very pleasant agave sweetness. No bitterness. Body: An oily mouth feel of warm wood, smoke, agave, and slight vanilla. Finish: Smooth as silk, with no alcohol burn. It seems to me, that the Don Julio line is one of the most consistent out there. I love their blanco, and I like their repo. Im gonna have to give the anejo a shot. I hope they never lose their consistency. ]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:52:05 -0400 14-564 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html Tasted out of a Reidel glass on 4/16/08. I purchased Don Julio's 1942 for 99.99 at the local liquor store in Waco, Texas. The presentation was quite elegant with a slender classic bottle, shaded an olive green. The case it came in was nice as well, the only negative was there was no cork, like all Don Julio bottles...I like corks though. The color of the tequila was a beautiful honey shade, and very oily. I was surprised the tequila was not darker, after being aged 3 years. When the Reidel was tipped at a 45 degree angle and back, the oil residue slowly dripped down the side of the glass. The aroma went hand in hand with the taste. I could initially smell hints of cinnamon and spice when I smelled from the bottle. After pouring into a Reidel, more characteristics stood out. Very strong wood and smoke tones, not much alcohol hit my palate while smelling which is a good sign. I was able to also smell hints of vanilla, nuts, and very sweet agave. The initial taste took me by surprise, very potent and sweet agave, followed by a well aged flavor. The taste was much as expected after smelling the aromas...smoke, spice, vanilla, nuts, wood. The only negative here were the oils, I thought the tequila was very oily. This was all followed by wonderful aspects... The length was medium and didnt fade out immediately, the alcohol was balanced and not overpowering, the finish was very complex with a somewhat tingling alcohol burn. I thought the finish was the best part as it was very refreshing. I have not consumed many anejo's in my time period so this was a good one to get my feet wet with. Initially I was disappointed but that went away after a couple drinks. I had high expectations and didnt know what to compare too and I havent tried a comparable tequila. This is a must try for any aficionado out there. ]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:55:01 -0400 14-497 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html I echo the thoughts of tvJefe. This doesn't taste like most good anejo tequilla. First, it is unusually sweet. Second, it substitutes smoothness for complexity and power. But upon reflection it is delicious and, dare I say, noble. People may prefer other tequillas. But I doubt anyone who enjoys fine spirits will not enjoy this at least to some degree. There's scarce harshness to be found beyond the alcohol content. ]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:26:00 -0500 14-415 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html Don Julio Anejo NOM 1449 Tasted 12/5/2007: Color golden khaki with lemon chiffon reflections. Legs fragmented with slow oily drop. Spotty finish with constant yet hesitant drops. Agave roots from the bottom rising to an increasingly subtle sweet vanilla top rim. Refreshingly light on first touch with honey oak start, slight pepper middle that fades in taste but not in warmth, through a thick and lasting sweet honey vanilla finish. ]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:41:20 -0500 14-391 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html Aroma of sweet straw a hint of butterscotch. Colour similar to a German Reisling or light pale gold. First taste was not full of alcohol (that comes moments later) but smooth agave flavour for sure. Hints of Vanilla & honey, very long alcohol finish (tingles the toungue for a time after it gone). I'm going to use this as a first in a Tequila tasting as its a good drink and should hook the non Tequila drinkers into trying another, the experienced drinkers will wonder what I can do to top this. ]]> Sun, 04 Nov 2007 15:44:59 -0500 14-303 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html I find Don Julio 1942 a totally different experience from many "top-end" anejos. Don Julio is very light, and very sweet, with only moderate agave flavor and an incredibly smooth finish. I would go so far as to recommend this as a "starter tequila" for non-tequila lovers (are there such people?) as a way to introduce them to the joy of aged tequilas. I could talk about the vanilla, caramel, and cinnamon notes, but it's all been said. This is just a very refreshing tequila. The bottle is attractive but doesn't really catch the eye like some others. And the price is right around what you would expect for a good anejo. It's also available in just about any bar that boasts an "extensive tequila menu" for about $20. ]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:10:20 -0400 14-278 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html This has always been a favorite of mine, Don Julio really did a nice job on this selection,and price well i can get a bottle of this for $75.99 at my trusted Beverage Depot, and is well worth the price,compared to the Real, you get what you pay for, now of course the difference between the 1942 and Anejo are slim, but make for a totally different comparison. The nose contains a real rich aroma of caramel and toffee,compared to the anejos citrusy notes,once in your mouth you can sense the silky smooth characteristics of agave flavors fruits, and spicey undertones, with a rich smooth sweet finish if oak and and vanilla. Excellent tequila one of my favorites. ]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:54:32 -0400 14-265 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html Ayyit, I am a Don Julio Anejo lover, so I had to bust this for some special occasion. I found a bottle available online for $75 plus another $15 for shipping. At 90 Smakers, I had major expectations. The nose is exceptional. Brilliant honey, vanilla, agave and oak are present. When pouring, I noticed its moderately syrupy body. When sipping, the experience was subtle and smooth, very well balanced. Nothing really stood out...just a light flavor of agave and very light complex notes of oak and vanilla. VERY light. I was surprised at how light the flavor Don Julio went with this special Anejo. It reminded me very much of the regular anjeo by Don Julio, so I went out and got a bottle of Don Julio Anejo at $46 to compare... (This was interesting...they are VERY similar...the nose on the 1942 was obviously more complex, although they both tasted very similarly...three of us agreed in a blind taste test that the nose is all that separates the two anejos....) it also reminded me of the award winning Milagro Reposado Reserva... The finish is beautiful...leaving you with a sweet tone...kinda nice. Overall, I agree that this is a delightful anjeo, but at 90 bucks a bottle, I'd much rather have the Casa Noble Anejo. Much love to the tequila drinkers worldwide! ]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2007 22:59:21 -0400 14-240 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html A classic that's great in all categories, just on the expensive side. ]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:06:27 -0400 14-202 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html Don Julio 1942 Anejo NOM 1449 Tasted 12/29/06. The tequila is a golden color with intense floral and vanilla aromas. A soft mellow entry leads to a sweet syrupy taste, with no bitterness and moderate agave flavor. While there is only moderate agave flavor, the tequila has intense earthy, fruity, floral, vanilla, and caramel flavors. The tequila finishes with a long duration of flavor and a tingly, numbing alcohol finish. Overall, I gave the tequila an A. ]]> Mon, 28 May 2007 04:53:19 -0400 14-44 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html I bought this bottle years ago in Mexico before I understood the whole idea of 100% agave. The bottle and wood coffin box is what sold me at the beginning, and I couldn't believe I was going to spend $80 on a bottle of tequila. There aren't many anejos like it, and now I feel it is a steal at $100. ]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2007 20:35:09 -0500 14-21 http://www.tequila.net/tequila-reviews/anejos/don-julio-1942-tequila-anejo.html Don Julio 1942 was the tequila that started my interest in premium tequilas. I had drunk loads of margaritas and shots. I had bought bottles of Perseverancia and Gran Centenario 100% de agave while in Mexico, and I had enjoyed them all on a casual when I'm in the mood basis. My first taste of DJ 1942 made me feel like I had really never tasted tequila before. The nose has very appealing notes of vanilla and butter. The initial taste has a strong roasted agave flavor with many complex subtle flavors edging around. There is some oak present, but it is not as strong as in most anejos, and perhaps that is what allows the agave to shine through. If I let the tequila roll under my tounge, I get a noticeable smoky flavor. It has a very smooth mouth feel with almost the consistency of honey on the tounge. As I swallow, I get a burst of vapor up my throat into the nasal passages that brings the vanilla and butter back into play. It has a pleasant finish with just enough black pepper to remind you that this is tequila. The bottle is tall with agave leaf shapes formed into it and a bulbous wooden screw cap. Overall, this is the best tequila I have ever tasted. The price is high at around $100 for a 750 ml bottle, but I would rather have one bottle of Don Julio 1942 than two bottles of most of the $50 premium tequilas I have tasted. ]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:05:32 -0500