2022 New York World Wine & Spirits competition - Gold Medal
Staying true to their centuries-old traditions, Código 1530 partnered with a small village of artisanal families who have been quietly making the finest mezcals in the world. Single-village production / sourcing from the San Juan del Rio region of Oaxaca, Mexico.
Production NotesMaguey: Ensamble Espadin / TobalaOven: Earthen OvenDistillation: Copper Alambique StillCrush: Burro Pulled TahonaRegion: OaxacaAge: Rested in Sauvignon Blanc wine barrels from Napa Valley
Tasting NotesFloral, light woody vanilla, mandarin orange citrus, dark cherry, earth, stone, clay and gentle smoke.