Don Julio 1942 Lunar New Year of the Goat 2027 Limited Edition Tequila

Don Julio 1942 Lunar New Year of the Goat 2027 Limited Edition Tequila pours the brand's benchmark añejo into a collector's bottle built around the "Intertwined" concept — two goats, one gentle in Chinese tradition and one untamed in Mexican folklore, rendered in dragon-and-phoenix artwork across a red-and-jade presentation box. It's the añejo lovers already reach for, dressed for the shelf a serious tequila collector wants to display.

Process & Profile

The liquid is unchanged from the standard 1942: 100% blue Weber agave, aged a minimum of two and a half years in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750 mL format. It is distilled at NOM 1449 in the highlands of Jalisco, the DNA of a house that traces back to 1942, when a 17-year-old Don Julio González founded his first distillery, La Primavera, in Atotonilco el Alto. That long barrel rest is what separates the 1942 from the brand's younger reposado — it leans into oak and dessert-spice territory most añejos only hint at.

On the nose, cooked agave and vanilla bean lead, followed by warm caramel, baked pear, and a light dusting of cinnamon.

On the palate, it turns full-bodied and glossy: toasted oak, dark chocolate, black pepper, and honeyed agave, with a butterscotch roundness underneath.

The finish is long and silky, closing on lingering caramel and a gentle peppery warmth rather than any bite.

What sets this bottle apart is the packaging and the occasion, not a change to the spirit. Don Julio runs an annual Lunar New Year series, and the 2027 Year of the Goat "Intertwined" edition pairs a refined Chinese aesthetic with bold Mexican color to mark a zodiac year — a festive counterpart to the brand's other 2026-27 collectibles like the FIFA World Cup release. For anyone who already loves the 1942 pour, this is the version worth saving for a celebration.

Serve neat or over a single large cube in a rocks glass to let the oak and caramel open up; it stands up beautifully to a Lunar New Year table, from char siu pork to braised short rib.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this tequila?
A limited-edition, collectible presentation of Don Julio 1942 Añejo released for the 2027 Lunar New Year, Year of the Goat.

What are the specs?
100% blue Weber agave añejo, aged a minimum of 2.5 years in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, 40% ABV (80 proof), 750 mL.

What does it taste like?
Cooked agave, vanilla, and caramel on the nose; oak, dark chocolate, black pepper, and honeyed agave on the palate; a long, silky, caramel-and-spice finish.

How should you enjoy it?
Neat or over one large ice cube in a rocks glass.

Why is this release notable?
It's the Year of the Goat entry in Don Julio's annual Lunar New Year series, wrapping the standard 1942 añejo in an "Intertwined" dragon-and-phoenix collector's box.