400 Conejos Mezcal Joven is finely crafted from 100% Espadín agave in Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca, Mexico using traditional methods. Only the best Espadín agaves are hand-selected after being meticulously cultivated.
It is produced by maestro mezcalero Don Tacho, who carefully selects the agave Espadin when they have reached maturity after 8-10 years. This mezcal is traditionally produced using a stone oven (horno), horse-drawn tahona, and copper distillation.
After selection, the agaves are harvested using “jima” and taken to the “palenque” where they are cooked in traditional cone-shaped wood ovens. The wood is lit, and volcanic rocks are placed on top of it in a pyramid shape. Finally, the agave “piña”-filled oven is covered with cloth and earth and cooked for 3 to 5 days.
This award-winning mezcal is well-balanced and smooth with soft hints of wood, sweet notes of cooked agave, and a pleasant smoky finish.
400 Conejos is well-balanced and smooth with soft hints of wood, sweet notes of cooked agave, and a pleasant smoky finish. This award-winning mezcal is perfect to enjoy on its own or in your favorite cocktail to add a bit of smoke.
Tasting Notes:
Color: Crystalline colorless with shiny silver nuances and great body.
Aroma: Campfire and ash, accompanied by faint ripe fruits and light
herbal notes.
Taste: Soft with hints of fresh wood that are subtly combined with
sweet notes of cooked mezcal.
Finish: A pleasant and smoky finish.
Double Gold Medal - 2023 New York Wine and Spirits Competition
Gold Medal - 2023 San Diego Spirits Festival
Double Gold Medal 202 Sip Awards
Beverage Testing Institute Rating: 91 Pts.