400 Conejos Espadín Cuishe Mezcal Tequila
400 Conejos Espadín Cuishe Mezcal is a 40% ABV (80 proof) joven mezcal from Oaxaca — a dual-agave blend of cultivated Espadín and wild Cuishe (Agave karwinskii), slow-roasted in traditional cone-shaped wood-fired ovens in the Tlacolula and Miahuatlán districts. Named for the 400 rabbit gods of pulque and intoxication in Aztec legend, this unaged expression layers floral Cuishe herbality over classic Espadín smoke: sweet cooked agave, citrus peel, earthy minerals and soft firewood smoke. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 40% ABV / 80 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Agaves: Espadín (Angustifolia) + wild Cuishe (Karwinskii)
- Aging: Unaged (joven)
- Origin: Tlacolula and Miahuatlán, Oaxaca; Double Gold 2023 NY Wine & Spirits Competition, Gold 2024 Global Spirits Masters
Two Agaves, One Wild
Most entry-level mezcals rely on Espadín alone; 400 Conejos adds Cuishe — a tall, wild agave known for herbaceous minerality — to create a more complex joven without barrel aging. Double-distilled in copper under the Casa Cuervo umbrella, it won Best Young Mezcal of the Year at the 2020 Goddess Mayahuel Awards. Pair it with our mezcal selection and browse all 400 Conejos expressions.
Tasting Notes
Nose: clean campfire smoke, ripe plum, dark cherry, hibiscus florals, dried herbs. Palate: gently sweet cooked agave and citrus peel, earthy herbal tones, a distinct mineral edge from the Cuishe. Finish: medium, smooth, slightly dry — firewood smoke and faint hibiscus.
How to Enjoy
Neat at room temperature in a copita with orange and salt, or in cocktails — a Mezcal Margarita, smoky Paloma or Oaxacan Old Fashioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cuishe in mezcal?
Cuishe (Agave karwinskii) is a wild, elongated Oaxacan agave prized for earthy, herbal and mineral character.
What is the ABV of 400 Conejos Espadín Cuishe?
40% ABV (80 proof).
Is 400 Conejos Espadín Cuishe aged?
No — it is a joven (unaged) mezcal.
What does 400 Conejos mean?
"400 Rabbits" — a reference to the Aztec legend of the 400 rabbit gods of pulque and intoxication.
Add wild-agave character to your shelf — buy 400 Conejos Espadín Cuishe Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.