🌵400 Conejos Joven Mezcal is an artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca, Mexico, made entirely from Espadín agave. This clear, unaged expression brings together the sweetness of cooked agave, a gentle smoky character and a fresh herbal edge. At 40% ABV in a 750 ml bottle, it offers a distinctive introduction to the region’s agave spirits without relying on barrel ageing to shape its personality. Its appeal lies in the contrast between clean fruit, earthy smoke and a softly rounded texture.
🔥 The production begins with carefully selected agave, cooked slowly in a volcanic earth pit. A horse-drawn stone wheel crushes the cooked hearts, while fermentation takes place in wooden tubs. Double distillation in copper pot stills completes the process. These traditional methods give the spirit its characteristic balance: the roasted material contributes depth, while the fruit and herbal elements remain clearly present. Tlacolula, Oaxaca, is the town associated with this bottling, which carries the production identifier NOM-0220X.
🍊 400 Conejos Joven Mezcal - Aromas suggest a small campfire and ash, followed by ripe fruit and light herbal notes. On the palate, sweet cooked agave meets a suggestion of fresh wood, citrus and restrained spice. The finish is pleasantly smoky rather than dominated by oak or vanilla. Serve a small measure neat to explore that progression, with an orange wedge and a little artisanal salt alongside if desired. Seasoned pork, grilled meat or a crisp tlayuda make natural food companions.
🍸 400 Conejos Joven Mezcal also works in a citrus-led mezcal cocktail, where grapefruit or lime can bring the fresher side of the agave forward. The name means “400 rabbits” and recalls the Centzon Totochtin of Mesoamerican tradition; it is a cultural reference, not an age statement. 🏅 The 40% mezcal received Double Gold at the SIP Awards 2023, a verified recognition for this expression. The slender glass bottle, natural cork and blue-and-gold geometric design complete an individual presentation that needs no elaborate serving ritual.
📋 Product Details
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🏷️ Brand: 400 Conejos
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🥃 Type: Artisanal mezcal
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🌱 Style: Joven / unaged
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🌍 Country: Mexico
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📍 Region: Oaxaca; Tlacolula
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🌵 Raw material: 100% Espadín agave (Agave angustifolia)
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📏 Volume: 750 ml
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💪 Strength: 40% ABV / 80 proof
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🔥 Cooking: Volcanic earth pit
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🪨 Milling: Horse-drawn stone wheel
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🪵 Fermentation: Wooden tubs
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⚗️ Distillation: Double distillation in copper pot stills
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🔎 NOM: 0220X
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👃 Aroma: Campfire, ripe fruit, herbs
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👅 Palate: Cooked agave, citrus, fresh wood, gentle spice
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✨ Finish: Pleasantly smoky
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🍸 Serving: Neat or in citrus-led cocktails
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🍽️ Pairing: Seasoned pork, grilled meats, tlayuda
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🏅 Award: SIP Awards 2023 — Double Gold
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🌿 Dietary: Vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO
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🍾 Packaging: Glass bottle with cork closure
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🔢 Barcode / SKU: 811538013628
