Updated May 2026.
These are two Jalisco tequila brands, not a ceramic-vs-agave trophy. Don Julio 1942’s official page prints 40% alc./vol. and 24+ months in ex-bourbon American white oak — CRT añejo (1–3 years), not extra añejo. Clase Azul’s current tequila NOM is 1595 (1416/1137 are historical). US Clase Azul Reposado lots typically print 40%, read the neck. A 1.5-ounce pour at 40% is one NIAAA drink.
Related: Clase Azul, extra añejo, Casamigos vs Don Julio. Casamigos current NOM is 1609.
Age class and NOM
| Don Julio 1942 | Clase Azul Reposado (typical) | |
|---|---|---|
| CRT class | Añejo (24+ months on the page) | Reposado if 2–12 months |
| ABV used here | 40% official | Typically 40% |
| 1.5 oz drinks | 1.00 | 1.00 if 40% |
| Current NOM | On the bottle | Tequila 1595 current |
A 750 mL 40% bottle is about 17 drinks. Four pours are four drinks. Mezcal Clase Azul SKUs are NOM-070, not this tequila row. Pour math: tequila drinks.
Sources
- donjulio.com 1942: 40% ALC./VOL; 24+ months. product page.
- Clase Azul tequila current NOM 1595 (hist. 1416/1137). Typical US 40%.
- NOM-006; 27 CFR 5.148. Casamigos current 1609 not used for either bottle. NIAAA December 2025.