| Rating | 94 |
| Style | Tequila |
| Classification | Extra Añejo |
| Produced In | Mexico |
| ABV | 40% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $375.00 |
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| Review Updated | 2022-06-28 |
Don Julio Real Review
In case you couldn't tell from the bottle, this is one expensive tequila. Like, really expensive. But the bottle, at least, does make it somewhat of a collector’s item. And the liquid inside is equally precious. Aged three to five years in American oak, this extra añejo is layered and nuanced, and has a beautifully perfumed nose. For most of us, the only chance to try this will be a pricey pour at an agave-centric bar. Given the bottle, it shouldn’t be hard to spot on the top shelf.
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