This isn't just a limited edition bottle — it's a release with a story that goes back to the very beginning. In 1942, a young Don Julio González founded his tequila distillery in the Jalisco Highlands. 1942 was the Year of the Horse. More than 80 years later, as the Chinese Zodiac Horse returns for Lunar New Year 2026, Tequila Don Julio honors that founding moment with this extraordinary limited-edition release. The bottle design fuses the traditional Mexican ikat rebozo pattern with the bold symbolism of the Chinese Zodiac Horse — a celebration of two rich cultural heritages converging in one of the most beautifully designed bottles in the history of Don Julio 1942.
Inside the iconic red and gold lacquered bottle is the same luxuriously smooth, award-winning Don Julio 1942 Añejo that has defined ultra-premium tequila for generations — handcrafted from 100% Blue Weber Agave grown in the rich clay soil of the Jalisco Highlands, slow-roasted in traditional brick ovens, double-distilled in small copper pot stills, and aged a minimum of 2.5 years in American white oak barrels. Limited quantities. Available while supplies last.
ABV / Proof
| Brand | Don Julio |
| Expression | 1942 Year of the Horse — Lunar New Year 2026 Limited Edition |
| Type | Añejo Tequila |
| Agave | 100% Blue Weber Agave — Jalisco Highlands |
| Production | Slow-Roasted in Brick Ovens · Double-Distilled in Copper Pot Stills |
| Aging | Minimum 2.5 Years — American White Oak Barrels |
| Proof | 80 Proof |
| ABV | 40% |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Bottle Design | Red & Gold Lacquered — Mexican Ikat Rebozo Pattern & Chinese Zodiac Horse Artwork |
| Significance | Don Julio González founded his distillery in 1942 — also a Year of the Horse |
| Country | Mexico — Jalisco |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber with golden highlights
Nose: Warm roasted agave, rich caramel, vanilla bean, toasted oak, roasted nuts, and hints of banana and caramelized fruit
Palate: Silky and luxuriously smooth — warm toffee, dark chocolate, butterscotch, cinnamon, ripe tropical fruit, and sweet agave
Finish: Long, elegant, and warming — sweet oak, creamy agave, and a silky mouthfeel that lingers beautifully
FAQ
Why is the Year of the Horse significant to Don Julio 1942?
Don Julio González founded his tequila distillery in 1942 — which was also a Year of the Horse in the Chinese Zodiac. The 2026 Lunar New Year marks the return of the Horse, making this release uniquely meaningful to the brand's founding story. This is the only tequila that was literally born in the Year of the Horse.
Is the tequila different from standard Don Julio 1942?
The liquid inside is the same award-winning Don Julio 1942 Añejo — aged minimum 2.5 years, made with 100% Blue Weber Agave. The difference is the exclusive limited-edition collector's bottle featuring the red and gold ikat rebozo and Horse artwork design.
What's the bottle design inspired by?
The bottle merges two distinct cultural heritages — the traditional Mexican ikat rebozo weaving pattern and the powerful symbolism of the Chinese Zodiac Horse. It's a genuine fusion of Mexican and Asian artistry on one of the most striking Don Julio bottles ever produced.
Is this a limited release?
Yes — the Don Julio 1942 Year of the Horse is a one-time Lunar New Year 2026 limited edition available while supplies last. Once the Year of the Horse passes, this bottle won't be reproduced.
Where can I buy Don Julio 1942 Year of the Horse online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway — fast, insured shipping nationwide while stock lasts.
100% Secure payments
Your details are protected and safe with us.
This isn't just a limited edition bottle — it's a release with a story that goes back to the very beginning. In 1942, a young Don Julio González founded his tequila distillery in the Jalisco Highlands. 1942 was the Year of the Horse. More than 80 years later, as the Chinese Zodiac Horse returns for Lunar New Year 2026, Tequila Don Julio honors that founding moment with this extraordinary limited-edition release. The bottle design fuses the traditional Mexican ikat rebozo pattern with the bold symbolism of the Chinese Zodiac Horse — a celebration of two rich cultural heritages converging in one of the most beautifully designed bottles in the history of Don Julio 1942.
Inside the iconic red and gold lacquered bottle is the same luxuriously smooth, award-winning Don Julio 1942 Añejo that has defined ultra-premium tequila for generations — handcrafted from 100% Blue Weber Agave grown in the rich clay soil of the Jalisco Highlands, slow-roasted in traditional brick ovens, double-distilled in small copper pot stills, and aged a minimum of 2.5 years in American white oak barrels. Limited quantities. Available while supplies last.
ABV / Proof
| Brand | Don Julio |
| Expression | 1942 Year of the Horse — Lunar New Year 2026 Limited Edition |
| Type | Añejo Tequila |
| Agave | 100% Blue Weber Agave — Jalisco Highlands |
| Production | Slow-Roasted in Brick Ovens · Double-Distilled in Copper Pot Stills |
| Aging | Minimum 2.5 Years — American White Oak Barrels |
| Proof | 80 Proof |
| ABV | 40% |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Bottle Design | Red & Gold Lacquered — Mexican Ikat Rebozo Pattern & Chinese Zodiac Horse Artwork |
| Significance | Don Julio González founded his distillery in 1942 — also a Year of the Horse |
| Country | Mexico — Jalisco |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber with golden highlights
Nose: Warm roasted agave, rich caramel, vanilla bean, toasted oak, roasted nuts, and hints of banana and caramelized fruit
Palate: Silky and luxuriously smooth — warm toffee, dark chocolate, butterscotch, cinnamon, ripe tropical fruit, and sweet agave
Finish: Long, elegant, and warming — sweet oak, creamy agave, and a silky mouthfeel that lingers beautifully
FAQ
Why is the Year of the Horse significant to Don Julio 1942?
Don Julio González founded his tequila distillery in 1942 — which was also a Year of the Horse in the Chinese Zodiac. The 2026 Lunar New Year marks the return of the Horse, making this release uniquely meaningful to the brand's founding story. This is the only tequila that was literally born in the Year of the Horse.
Is the tequila different from standard Don Julio 1942?
The liquid inside is the same award-winning Don Julio 1942 Añejo — aged minimum 2.5 years, made with 100% Blue Weber Agave. The difference is the exclusive limited-edition collector's bottle featuring the red and gold ikat rebozo and Horse artwork design.
What's the bottle design inspired by?
The bottle merges two distinct cultural heritages — the traditional Mexican ikat rebozo weaving pattern and the powerful symbolism of the Chinese Zodiac Horse. It's a genuine fusion of Mexican and Asian artistry on one of the most striking Don Julio bottles ever produced.
Is this a limited release?
Yes — the Don Julio 1942 Year of the Horse is a one-time Lunar New Year 2026 limited edition available while supplies last. Once the Year of the Horse passes, this bottle won't be reproduced.
Where can I buy Don Julio 1942 Year of the Horse online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway — fast, insured shipping nationwide while stock lasts.
100% Secure payments
Your details are protected and safe with us.