400 Conejos Joven Mezcal Tequila
400 Conejos Joven Mezcal is a 40% ABV (80 proof) joven mezcal crafted from 100% Espadín agave in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca — selected at 8–10 years of maturity by maestro mezcalero Don Tacho, cooked 3–5 days in traditional cone-shaped wood ovens, crushed in a horse-drawn tahona and double-distilled in copper. Named for the 400 rabbit gods of Aztec legend, it is Mexico's favorite mezcal: balanced and smooth with soft wood, sweet cooked agave and a pleasant smoky finish. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 40% ABV / 80 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia), harvested at 8–10 years
- Aging: Unaged (joven)
- Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca; Double Gold 2023 NY Wine & Spirits Competition, Double Gold 2023 Sip Awards
Don Tacho's Oaxacan Classic
After selection, the piñas are roasted under volcanic rock and cloth in earthen ovens, then fermented spontaneously and distilled twice in traditional copper pot stills — a process unchanged for generations in the heart of mezcal country. The result is an award-winning, approachable joven. Browse the mezcal collection and more 400 Conejos expressions at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: soft wood, fresh herbs, cooked agave. Palate: gentle sweetness of roasted agave with subtle smoke and light citrus. Finish: pleasant, smoky, clean.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on the rocks in a copita, or as the base of a Mezcal Margarita, Paloma or Smoky Negroni.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of 400 Conejos Joven?
40% ABV (80 proof).
Is 400 Conejos Joven aged?
No — joven means unaged; the flavor comes entirely from the roasted agave.
Who makes 400 Conejos Joven?
Maestro mezcalero Don Tacho in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, using stone ovens, a horse-drawn tahona and copper stills.
What does 400 Conejos mean?
"400 Rabbits" — the Aztec legend of the 400 rabbit gods of pulque and intoxication.
Mexico's favorite mezcal is ready when you are — order 400 Conejos Joven online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.