{"product_id":"400-conejos-mezcal-reposado","title":"400 Conejos Espadin Mezcal Reposado, Oaxaca, Mexico","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree months in American oak lend a golden hue and rounded vanilla notes to the herbal character of 400 Conejos Espadín Mezcal Reposado. Crafted in Tlacolula, Oaxaca, this copper-distilled mezcal brings together citrus blossom, cooked pineapple, and gentle smoke, with caramel warmth from its brief barrel rest. Its earthy finish keeps the agave character present through the softer oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol by Volume (ABV):\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadín.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agave hearts are roasted in conical stone ovens. The producer describes a three- to four-day cooking process using pine and oak wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional tahona crushing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spontaneous fermentation with water in wooden vessels, typically lasting five to eight days according to the producer’s process description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double distillation in copper stills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three months in American oak barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottles are sealed and labeled by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaestros Mezcaleros:\u003c\/strong\u003e Don Tacho and Joel Santiago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden in the glass, this reposado opens with citrus, orange blossom, and fresh grass, accompanied by soft fruit, mesquite smoke, and damp earth. Herbal and citrus flavors meet cooked pineapple and green fruit on the palate, while vanilla and caramel bring a rounded oak accent. The finish lingers with earthy notes, gentle smoke and warm spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2026:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Gold, 96 Points, Bartender Spirits Awards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2025:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Outstanding, 98 Points, International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistiller's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400 Conejos takes its name from the “400 rabbits” of Mesoamerican tradition, a collective of deities associated with agave beverages, with the number symbolizing the innumerable. Its production is rooted in Oaxaca’s mezcal-making practices, combining roasted agave, tahona milling, wooden fermentation vessels, and copper distillation. Specialist accounts credit Don Tacho and his son Joel Santiago with the reposado, while Proximo Spirits represents the brand in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at room temperature in a small copita or veladora glass, taking small sips to explore the fruit, smoke and oak. Offer orange, pineapple or mango alongside it, with sal de gusano if desired. Its rounded profile also suits a mezcal Old Fashioned or a citrus-led Paloma. Pair with mature cheeses or desserts featuring dark chocolate, vanilla or cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buena Vida Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750mL","offer_id":67594619289655,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/400_Conejos_Espadin_Mezcal_Reposado_Oaxaca_Mexico.png?v=1792829844","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/400-conejos-mezcal-reposado","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}