Casamigos vs. Don Julio | Tequila Comparison

Two tequilas, side by side, on the things that are actually different: who makes them, how they are produced, and how long each expression is aged.

Not on the list: which one tastes better. Saucey sells both, so ranking them would be marketing rather than information. The tasting descriptions that used to fill this page have been removed.

Last verified September 2026 against both producers’ published material.

Side by side

The detail most comparisons miss: both brands are owned by Diageo. Casamigos was acquired in 2017, Don Julio via Diageo’s arrangement with Jose Cuervo’s owners in 2014. They are competitors on the shelf and stablemates on the balance sheet.

What the categories actually mean

The ageing terms are legally defined in Mexico, which makes them the most reliable thing on either label:

• Blanco. Unaged, or rested under two months.
• Reposado. Two months to a year in oak.
• Añejo. One to three years in oak.

Both reposados sit near the middle of their band. The añejos differ by four months, with Don Julio spending longer in wood.

Also worth knowing: “100% agave” on the label is meaningful. Tequila without it can be up to 49% other sugars. Both of these are 100% agave.

Production

Casamigos states a roasting and fermentation cycle longer than the industry norm. Don Julio ages in repurposed American oak, mostly ex-bourbon barrels.

Both of those are producer statements rather than independently verified facts, which is worth flagging. Almost everything published about tequila production comes from the distillery, including on this page.

On price

Both sit in the premium tier and both vary enough by state that a printed figure would be wrong somewhere immediately. Check both at your address and compare the totals you actually see.