400 Conejos Espadín Tobalá Joven Mezcal Artesanal (75cl, 40%)

This is an unaged joven mezcal artesanal from Oaxaca, made as an ensamble of Espadín and Tobalá agave and bottled at 40% vol. The agave is roasted in a volcanic earth pit, milled by stone pulled by horse, fermented in wooden tubs and distilled in a copper pot still, with production in the towns of Tlacolula and Yautepec. Espadín gives structure and sweet cooked agave, while Tobalá adds a lifted, floral aroma that sits above a restrained smoke. The nose is led by citrus and orange blossom, with mesquite, dried fruit and lime peel over baked agave. The palate moves from green fruit and herbal notes to ripe currant, baking spice and cinnamon bark, and the finish is soft and medium long with a light touch of smoke.