400 Conejos Anejo Mezcal

400 Conejos Añejo Mezcal is the oak-aged expression from the 400 Conejos lineup — Oaxacan Espadín agave, earth pit roasted in the traditional manner and distilled with artisanal methods, then aged in oak barrels to add vanilla, caramel, and wood complexity on top of the brand's characteristic smoke and earthy agave base character.

Añejo mezcal — like añejo tequila — must be aged a minimum of one year in oak barrels. The oak aging softens the earth pit smoke and adds a caramel and vanilla rounding that makes the 400 Conejos Añejo more approachable for those who find unaged Joven mezcal's smoke intensity challenging. The smoke remains present but integrates with the oak influence rather than dominating. Browse all 400 Conejos at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Softer smoke, vanilla, caramel, and roasted agave with oak integration
• Palate: Balanced smoke and oak — vanilla, caramel, earthy agave, and soft wood spice
• Finish: Medium-long with integrated smoke, vanilla, and oak warmth

Specs

• Producer: 400 Conejos, Oaxaca, Mexico
• Agave: 100% Espadín
• Style: Añejo Mezcal
• Aging: Oak barrels, minimum 1 year
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Añejo differ from the standard 400 Conejos Joven?

The Joven presents the raw, unaged character of the earth pit roasting process — pure smoke, earth, and agave. The Añejo adds a year or more of oak aging, which softens the smoke intensity and adds vanilla, caramel, and wood spice. The result is a more approachable and complex mezcal for those who want smoke with the additional depth that oak aging produces.