Region
Mexico
Founded
1942
Products
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Avg. Price
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Heritage
84+ years of heritage
Owner
Diageo
ABV Range
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Awards
3 recognised
Signature Profile
Flavour Profile
Profile based on regional characteristics and distillery style. Individual expressions may vary.
From Source to Spirit
Production Process
Agave Harvest
7–10 years growthMature blue agave (7–10 years old) are harvested by jimadores who strip the leaves to reveal the piña (heart).
Cooking
24–72 hoursPiñas are slowly roasted in traditional stone ovens or autoclaves to convert starches into fermentable sugars.
Crushing & Extraction
HoursCooked piñas are crushed using a tahona (volcanic stone wheel) or roller mills to extract the sweet agave juice.
Fermentation
3–12 daysThe extracted juice ferments naturally or with added yeast in wooden or steel tanks, developing complex flavour compounds.
Distillation
4–8 hours × 2Double distillation in copper pot stills refines the spirit. The distiller carefully selects only the heart of the run.
Ageing
0–5+ yearsReposado (2–12 months), Añejo (1–3 years) or Extra Añejo (3+ years) in oak barrels develop depth and character.
The Story of Casa Don Julio
Don Julio González founded his distillery at just 17 years old in the highlands of Jalisco. He was among the first to plant agave in neat rows and insisted on using only the finest blue Weber agave, slow-cooked in traditional brick ovens. Today, Don Julio is regarded as one of the world's finest luxury tequilas.
Recognition & Excellence
Awards & Achievements
Casa Don Julio Flagship Expression
International Spirits Challenge
Casa Don Julio Reserve
San Francisco World Spirits
Casa Don Julio Special Edition
Ultimate Spirits Challenge
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About Casa Don Julio Distillery
Casa Don Julio is located in Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco, Mexico, established in 1942. Currently owned by Diageo, the distillery is known for producing exceptional spirits that reflect its unique terroir and heritage.
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