Don Julio 70th Anniversary Día de los Muertos 2026 Añejo Claro Tequila – 80 Proof (40% ABV) | 750ml

Celebrating Día de Muertos through Mexican art, tradition, and tequila, Don Julio 70th Anniversary Día de los Muertos 2026 Añejo Claro Tequila is presented in a limited-edition bottle designed by renowned Mexican designer Patricio Campillo. Inspired by El Puente Eterno (The Eternal Bridge), the artwork depicts the symbolic cempasúchil, or marigold, bridge believed to guide loved ones home during Día de Muertos. Inside the collectible 750ml bottle is Don Julio 70 Añejo Cristalino, aged for more than 15 months in American white oak barrels and bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

Process & Aging

Don Julio 70 Añejo Cristalino begins as an Añejo tequila before undergoing the process that gives the expression its distinctive clear appearance and flavor profile.

The tequila is aged for more than 15 months in American white oak barrels, developing the richness and complexity associated with traditionally aged Añejo tequila.

The resulting Añejo Cristalino is designed to bring together the complexity of an Añejo with the vibrant character of a Blanco, offering mature barrel influence alongside a crisp, refined profile.

The finished tequila is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

Appearance

Crystal clear and brilliant despite its extended maturation, reflecting the distinctive Cristalino style of Don Julio 70.

The 2026 Artist Edition bottle features original artwork by Patricio Campillo inspired by Día de Muertos and the symbolic marigold bridge connecting loved ones across generations.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Inviting aromas of toasted oak and caramel with underlying mature agave character.

Palate: Smooth and refined with notes of apricot, roasted agave, and mandarin, balancing fruit and agave with the richness developed through American white oak maturation.

Finish: Long and silky with lingering honeyed sweetness and gentle aged-tequila character.

What Makes It Special

The 2026 Día de los Muertos Artist Edition brings together Don Julio 70 Añejo Cristalino and an original bottle design created by Mexican designer Patricio Campillo.

Campillo's design is inspired by El Puente Eterno, or The Eternal Bridge, represented by the cempasúchil flower. During Día de Muertos, marigolds traditionally symbolize the path that guides loved ones back home.

His artwork depicts two souls reunited, using the clarity and depth of Don Julio 70 Añejo Cristalino as part of the visual story. The design transforms the limited-edition bottle into a representation of reunion and the enduring connections shared across generations.

Combined with Don Julio 70's 15+ months of American white oak maturation, the 2026 release offers both a collectible bottle and the established Añejo Cristalino expression inside.

How to Enjoy

Don Julio 70 Añejo Cristalino can be enjoyed perfectly chilled, on the rocks, or in premium tequila cocktails.

Serving it chilled highlights its crisp character, while enjoying it neat allows the roasted agave, fruit, caramel, toasted oak, and honeyed characteristics to develop more fully.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alcohol content of Don Julio 70 Día de los Muertos 2026?
It is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof).

Who designed the 2026 limited-edition bottle?
The bottle was designed by renowned Mexican designer Patricio Campillo.

What inspired the bottle design?
The artwork is inspired by El Puente Eterno (The Eternal Bridge) and the cempasúchil, or marigold, bridge associated with guiding loved ones home during Día de Muertos.

What does the artwork depict?
Campillo's original artwork depicts two souls reunited, representing the enduring bonds that connect loved ones across generations.

How long is Don Julio 70 Añejo Cristalino aged?
It is aged for more than 15 months in American white oak barrels.

Is this a Cristalino tequila?
Yes. The tequila inside the 2026 Artist Edition bottle is Don Julio 70 Añejo Cristalino, also commonly referred to as Añejo Claro.

Is the 2026 bottle a limited edition?
Yes. This is a limited-edition Artist Edition bottle created in collaboration with Patricio Campillo for Día de Muertos.

What is the bottle size?
This expression comes in a 750ml bottle.

Pricing & Availability

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Don Julio 70th Anniversary Día de los Muertos 2026 Añejo Claro Tequila, featuring the limited-edition Patricio Campillo Artist Edition design and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV). Available now on our website while supplies last.

Brand Story

Don Julio Tequila traces its history to founder Don Julio González, whose approach to tequila production helped establish the brand as one of Mexico's most recognizable tequila houses. Don Julio 70 was originally created to commemorate the founder's decades of tequila-making and became known for combining extended Añejo maturation with the clarity and crisp character associated with Cristalino tequila.

For the 2026 Día de los Muertos Artist Edition, Don Julio partnered with Mexican designer Patricio Campillo to celebrate connection across generations. Inspired by El Puente Eterno, Campillo's artwork transforms Don Julio 70 into a visual tribute to reunion, remembrance, and the enduring bonds at the heart of Día de Muertos.