”Guess what ?” Man’s claim about Don Julio 1942 bottles in Nigeria raises concerns
An X user’s claim about Don Julio 1942 has left netizens in disbelief, raising concerns online.
The X user, @akintollgate, claimed that over 2,000 Don Julio bottles are purchased every weekend across Nigeria, while fake ones probably surpass the figure.
Man’s Claim Sparks Buzz
According to @akintollgate, Don Julio 1942 estimates to sell for ₦500,000 at premium drink stores.
However, in clubs, it goes for ₦1.5 million at regular spaces and ₦2 million in top Lagos venues.
”Over 2,000 original bottles are purchased on a typical weekend across the country! The fakes probably double these figures. Data is key.Nigeria’s luxury space is underrated”, The tweet reads in part.
Don Julio 1942 is a tribute to the man behind the brand, Don Julio González.
He started making tequila in 1942 in Mexico. The premium blend was introduced in 1999, aged for 2.5 years to give it a smooth taste.
Don Julio 1942 is made from hand-selected blue agave, giving it a rich, complex flavor profile.
The tequila has won several awards, including a Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and is often enjoyed neat or in upscale cocktails.
Reactions Trailing Man’s Claim….
Notice remarked, “I sell it for 300k. I don’t know where the guy got his pric. Maybe he priced it at a night club” .
Octavie Nicholas stated, “This is for those that consume alcohol. Well, I’m very much Okay with my Water”.
Tolu Billz, “Na why I deys always go for beer anytime I’m in naija,atleast there’s breweries in the country so they can’t produce fakes”.
Aura MD added, “I think it’s overrated because what you called luxury here in Nigeria is nothing but a normal life somewhere else and above, you might think that you are paying for a luxurious product only for you to be paying too much for a fake product”.
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