G4 Dia de Muertos Anejo Tequila 2026
The G4 Anejo Dia de Muertos 2026 Edition — the Anejo de Madera — is a single-batch limited release from Felipe Camarena's Destileria El Pandillo (NOM 1579) in Jesus Maria, Jalisco. True to the de Madera name, the agave is fermented entirely in traditional wooden vats (tinas de madera), and the finished batch marries two distinct wood-fermented liquids aged separately in American whiskey barrels. The result runs deeper and richer than the standard G4 anejo while keeping the house's agave-forward core, all dressed in the most expressive packaging of the year. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Fermentation: 100% in traditional wooden vats (tinas de madera)
- Blend: 60% aged 12 months in historic El Pandillo George Dickel whiskey barrels; 40% aged 13 months in first-time, second-use Jack Daniel's barrels
- Distillery: Destileria El Pandillo (NOM 1579), Jesus Maria, Jalisco, Mexico
- Edition: 2026 limited edition — a single unified batch
A Tale of Two Whiskey Barrels
Most anejo releases rest in a single cask program. The 2026 Dia de Muertos blend is built from two. Sixty percent of the batch spent a full year in the historic George Dickel whiskey barrels held at El Pandillo; the remaining forty percent rested thirteen months in Jack Daniel's barrels on their second use — seasoned enough to give oak and whiskey character without overwhelming the agave. Blended as one unified batch, the whiskey barrels bring refined oak depth and a subtle whiskey undertone to G4's signature highland agave profile.
Tasting Notes
Deeper richness leads, with the agave still firmly in charge: cooked agave sweetness layered with refined oak, a whisper of whiskey spice and vanilla from the two barrel programs, and the bright mineral edge that wooden-vat fermentation gives the G4 house style. The finish is long, warm and oak-kissed.
The 2026 Packaging
The 2026 box and bottle honor the spirit of Dia de Muertos through vibrant color and fine varnish detail, bringing the worlds of the living and the dead together in one design. Inside the box, a bright orange interior recalls the guiding light that welcomes loved ones back — a reminder that death is not the end, but the beginning of something beyond.
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat at room temperature and give it a few minutes in the glass; the whiskey-barrel depth opens slowly. This is a bottle built for the ofrenda and the collection shelf alike — pour it on November 1st, and keep the box.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the G4 Dia de Muertos 2026 Edition?
It is G4's annual limited-edition anejo for Dia de Muertos, also called the Anejo de Madera. The 2026 release is a single batch blended from two wood-fermented, whiskey-barrel-aged components.
What does "de Madera" mean?
"De Madera" means "of wood" — a nod to the traditional wooden fermentation vats (tinas de madera) used for the entire batch, a slower, older method that shapes the tequila's texture and depth.
What barrels aged the 2026 edition?
Sixty percent aged 12 months in George Dickel whiskey barrels held at El Pandillo, and forty percent aged 13 months in second-use Jack Daniel's barrels.
Is the 2026 edition limited?
Yes. It is a single unified batch produced for the 2026 Dia de Muertos season; when it is gone, the blend cannot be repeated.
Order the G4 Dia de Muertos Anejo Tequila 2026 today, browse more G4 Tequila and the rest of our Halloween collection — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, with shipping available nationwide.