{"product_id":"don-julio-70th-anniversary-claro-tequila","title":"Don Julio 70th Anniversary Añejo Claro Tequila 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn 2012, Don Julio marked the 70th anniversary of its founder’s first tequila with a first for the entire category: Don Julio 70, the world’s first Añejo Claro, a clear tequila with the flavors of an añejo. It was created to commemorate the year Don Julio González-Frausto Estrada began distilling tequila in 1942, at age 17, and the “70” refers to that anniversary, not to the proof (the tequila is 80 proof). Don Julio’s family estate is in the highlands of Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, where the agave grows, and it is the same estate that produces the rest of the Don Julio range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe process is simple but unusual. The tequila is made from 100% blue Weber agave and aged for 18 months in used American white oak barrels, the same aging as Don Julio’s regular Añejo, and then carefully charcoal filtered to remove the color the oak imparted. What’s left, as the brand describes it, “brings the smoothness of a Blanco tequila and the complexity of an Añejo tequila together.” Master distiller Enrique de Colsa describes it as “smooth and light in character, opening with the citrus notes of a Blanco, yet exhibiting vanilla, honey and sweet toasted oak found in an añejo.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe official notes describe a clear tequila with a nose that is “crisp with traditional hints of Añejo,” a taste that is “smooth in character with highlights of vanilla, honey and toasted oak,” and a finish with “lingering hints of oak followed by a clean, warm finish.” Distiller’s community, with a 4.25\/5 rating from nearly 300 reviews and an expert score of 91, found “vanilla cream, cinnamon, and caramel-covered popcorn” on the nose, “a faint hint of green herbs and minerality,” a palate that is “rich and soft... as well as sweet,” and a spicy, herbal finish on the dry side. It’s a smooth, easy-sipping tequila for customers who like the oak sweetness of an añejo but prefer the clean look and crisp agave of a blanco, and it also works well in a margarita or a paloma, where the oak adds depth without coloring the drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDon Julio 70th Anniversary Añejo Claro Tequila is produced by Tequila Don Julio, S.A. de C.V. (NOM 1449) in Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, Mexico, from 100% blue Weber agave grown on the family’s highland estate. It is aged 18 months in used American white oak barrels, then charcoal filtered to remove color. Introduced in 2012 as the world’s first Añejo Claro. Bottled at 40% ABV \/ 80 proof, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistiller expert review — 91 Points; community rating 4.25\/5 (299 reviews):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Quite a lot happening on the nose with vanilla cream, cinnamon, and caramel-covered popcorn. A faint hint of green herbs and minerality is found as well. The tequila is rich and soft on your palate as well as sweet. The finish is spicy and herb filled with the tequila ending up on the bitter and dry side.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnrique de Colsa, Master Distiller, Don Julio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Smooth and light character, opening with the citrus notes of a Blanco, yet exhibiting vanilla, honey and sweet toasted oak found in an añejo.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon Julio (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Color: Clear. Nose: Crisp with traditional hints of Añejo. Taste: Smooth in character with highlights of vanilla, honey and toasted oak. Finish: Lingering hints of oak followed by a clean, warm finish.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrystal clear. Crisp agave with traditional añejo hints: vanilla cream, cinnamon, and caramel popcorn, with a touch of green herbs and minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth, rich, and soft, with vanilla, honey, and toasted oak, with citrus from the agave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarm and clean, with lingering oak and a spicy, herbal edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAñejo Claro (Clear Añejo) Tequila\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40% ABV \/ 80 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% blue Weber, highland family estate, Atotonilco el Alto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 months in used American white oak, then charcoal filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTequila Don Julio, S.A. de C.V. — NOM 1449\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2012, for the 70th anniversary of Don Julio González’s first tequila (1942)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignificance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe world’s first Añejo Claro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistiller expert score 91; community 4.25\/5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA clear tequila with an añejo’s vanilla, honey, and toasted oak, and a blanco’s crisp agave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVanilla, honey, toasted oak, crisp agave, cinnamon, caramel popcorn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat or over a large cube\u003c\/strong\u003e — the best way to taste the añejo character in a clear tequila.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargarita or Paloma\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds depth and oak sweetness without coloring the drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTequila Soda with lime\u003c\/strong\u003e — a clean, simple highball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeviche and grilled shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaramel and vanilla desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18085283077,"sku":"40% ABV, 750 ml Harmonized Code 2208.90.129 Mexico","price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/products\/Don_Julio_70th_Anniversary_A_ejo_Claro_Tequila_750ml.jpg?v=1792426486","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/don-julio-70th-anniversary-claro-tequila","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}