At $140 a bottle (and with such an elegant bottle), this tequila is best enjoyed neat, in a Glencairn or horn glass. Its complex, unctuous fruit notes also lend it to creativity in cocktails, if you're willing to mix with such an expensive bottle. ... 1942 is something of a polarizer in the realm of aged tequilas.Apr 28, 2021
Why is Don Julio 42 so expensive?
To qualify as extra añejo, a tequila has to be aged for a minimum of three years, making it both more expensive and, ideally, more complex. Don Julio's extra añejo Real tequila is distilled for anywhere from three to five years.May 25, 2018
Is Don Julio 1942 worth the money?
It can be a fine tequila for special times if you like this taste profile, but at this price, it's not be your everyday anejo. The presentation is sensational, in a beautiful box/display, but the price is a bit high for an anejo, and this is where you need to decide if it's worth it.