There was a particular moment at this year’s Oscars ceremony that truly embodied the grand celebratory nature of the Academy Awards. At the show’s first-ever cocktail moment, host Jimmy Kimmel and his right-hand man Guillermo Rodriguez surprised best actor nominee Colman Domingo with Don Julio margaritas live during the ceremony. Rodriguez then proceeded to toast to everyone in the audience, as celebrities were given mini bottles which they used to join in on the moment.
But it wasn’t just any regular bottle that guests found at their seats. For this special occasion, custom 50ml versions of Don Julio’s iconic 1942 bottle were created. Instantly recognisable as a symbol of elegance and sophistication, the bottle’s elegant form comes inspired by the long pointed leaves of the blue agave plant.
The now-viral moment marks the launch of the new Don Julio 1942 50ml offering, packaged in a chic yet handy 7-inch tall bottle that allows one to take the celebration anywhere. It’s a fitting stage for the introduction of the new item, given the tequila house’s long-standing relationship with the Academy.
Over the years, Don Julio has been the tequila of choice at the Governors Ball, the official Oscars after-party. Serving up the opulent spirit to the biggest names in Hollywood has become a standard, but Don Julio takes it a step further this year with mini cocktails for every guest in The Dolby Theater.
While the mini bottles are not available in Singapore yet, those seeking a taste in the meantime can opt for the regular Don Julio 1942 bottle. Aged for a minimum of two and a half years, the spirit itself is a veritable treat, boasting rich notes of caramel and chocolate on the nose before blooming into the heady flavours of warm oak, vanilla and roasted agave on the tongue.
After all, what’s a celebration without a toast—and what better way to toast than with the favourite tequila of Hollywood’s stars?
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