TEQUILA DON JULIO UNVEILS POR AMOR: AN IMMERSIVE TASTING EXPERIENCE THAT CELEBRATES MEXICAN CRAFT AND THE LEGACY OF FOUNDER DON JULIO GONZÁLEZ

The leading luxury tequila brand redefines storytelling with a first-of-its-kind multi-sensory tasting experience at Mercer Labs Museum of Art and Technology in New York City

NEW YORK, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tequila Don Julio, the #1 global tequila brand based on sales value¹, unveils Por Amor: An Immersive Tasting Experience, a multisensory journey that reimagines how tequila is experienced and celebrated through art and technology. As the fastest-growing brand in the luxury tequila category², Tequila Don Julio continues to lead the industry by honoring tradition and quality of its award-winning 100% Blue Weber Agave tequila while fearlessly pushing the boundaries in innovation. This four-day-only experience is a vivid expression of the brand's unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by innovation, fueled by purpose and rooted in the world inspired by Don Julio González.

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Hosted at New York City's Mercer Labs Museum of Art and Technology - a pioneering cultural institution reshaping how we experience art through technology- Por Amor: An Immersive Tasting Experience marks the museum's first-ever full brand takeover. As part of this, Tequila Don Julio will tap into their proprietary technologies like 4D spatial sound, LED mirrored infinity rooms, and volumetric light displays to tell its story in a way never experienced before. This groundbreaking collaboration was born from shared values of innovation and imagination: just as Mercer Labs fuses art and tech to push the boundaries of storytelling, Tequila Don Julio fuses passion and creativity to reshape the luxury tequila category.

"Don Julio González devoted his life to crafting tequila of the highest quality," said Karina Sánchez, Global Brand Ambassador for Tequila Don Julio. "This experience honors his unwavering spirit of innovation—a place where tradition and imagination converge, inviting guests to celebrate the extraordinary that can be achieved when passion fuels every step of the journey."

From June 12–15, Por Amor: An Immersive Tasting Experience will open its doors to the public, inviting guests on a guided journey through interactive rooms, each designed to unlock the five senses while showcasing the meticulous craft, passion, and creativity behind every bottle of Tequila Don Julio. With complimentary tickets available on a first-come, first-serve basis at experiencedonjulio.com/ga, guests can expect to: 

• DISCOVER DON JULIO'S ORIGIN STORY - Hear Don Julio González's origin story, setting the tone for what lies ahead, awakening the senses and preparing all to experience the world he helped create.
• IMMERSE IN THE SPIRIT OF DON JULIO- Experience a guided tasting of Tequila Don Julio 70 Añejo Cristalino, Tequila Don Julio Reposado and Tequila Don Julio 1942 alongside immersive projections, sounds and scents, transporting guests into vivid worlds that embody the essence of each variant.
• IGNITE THE SENSES- Hear the infectious energy and rhythms of Mexico, while smelling the warm aromas of roasted agave and rich oak that embody the heritage of Don Julio.
• STIR UP YOUR CREATIVITY - Craft their own signature Tequila Don Julio cocktail using fresh ingredients and artisanal tools, connecting directly to the craftsmanship behind every pour.

"Mercer Labs is a home to the world's most forward-thinking creators, and this collaboration with Tequila Don Julio represents a perfect union of creative vision," said Roy Nachum, Co-founder and Creative Director of Mercer Labs. "We're proud to host the brand's first immersive takeover and give guests the opportunity to experience tequila in a way that's never been done before."

By opening its world in such an immersive and unprecedented way, Tequila Don Julio reaffirms its position as a category leader and cultural force that continues to inspire, evolve and shape the future of luxury spirits and experiences.

Tequila Don Julio encourages consumers of legal drinking age to celebrate responsibly.

ABOUT TEQUILA DON JULIO:
Founded on the pioneering agricultural principles of Don Julio González and his personal pursuit of perfection, Tequila Don Julio revolutionized the tequila industry and set the standard for ultra-premium tequila. Tequila Don Julio, Mexico's original luxury tequila, uses only the highest caliber, fully matured and ripened Blue Agave that has been hand-selected from the rich, clay soils of the Los Altos region of the state of Jalisco. The Tequila Don Julio portfolio includes Tequila Don Julio Blanco, Tequila Don Julio Reposado, Tequila Don Julio Añejo, Tequila Don Julio 70 Cristalino, Tequila Don Julio Alma Miel, Tequila Don Julio Rosado, Tequila Don Julio 1942, and Tequila Don Julio Ultima Reserva. For more information on Tequila Don Julio, please visit www.DonJulio.com.

ABOUT DIAGEO
DIAGEO is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.

DIAGEO is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about DIAGEO, our people, our brands, and performance, visit www.diageo.com. Visit DIAGEO's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.

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ABOUT MERCER LABS
Mercer Labs is a cultural institution that pushes the boundaries between art and technology. A space for experimentation and innovation, Mercer Labs is committed to redefining the museum experience, where art is not static, but alive—constantly progressing with technology. Through immersive exhibitions, interactive experiences, and forward-thinking collaborations, Mercer Labs serves as a center for the convergence of art, culture, and technology. As a collaborative platform, Mercer Labs fosters partnerships with artists, musicians, filmmakers, designers, and creatives creating an ecosystem where diverse forms of creative expression thrive.

¹ According to data from 2024 IWSR Retail Sales Value
² According to data from 2024 IWSR Retail Sales Value

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