A rare ensamble mezcal aged in Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc barrels, Codigo 1530 Mezcal Artesanal 84.4 bridges the ancient craft of Oaxacan distillation with unexpected wine country elegance. The result is a spirit that earns its place among the most distinctive artesanal mezcals available today.

Produced in San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca, this mezcal begins with a traditional blend of espadin and tobala maguey hearts slow-roasted in an earthen pit oven, then crushed by a burro-pulled tahona stone before distillation in copper alambique pot stills. The finished spirit is then rested in Sauvignon Blanc barrels from the Napa Valley, a finishing technique that adds a layer of vinous complexity rarely found in the category.

• Nose: Floral and inviting, with light woody vanilla, mandarin orange citrus, and a whisper of earth and clay beneath gentle smoke.
• Palate: Dark cherry and citrus fruit lead, layered with stone, clay, and soft herbal vegetal notes characteristic of a well-crafted tobala ensamble.
• Finish: Warm and lingering, with subtle smoke, mineral earthiness, and a soft sweetness carried forward by the wine barrel influence.

Codigo 1530 Mezcal Artesanal 84.4 shines neat or on a large ice cube, but its fruit-forward complexity also makes it a compelling backbone for a Mezcal Negroni or a smoky Oaxacan Old Fashioned.

Best enjoyed slowly to appreciate the full depth of its heritage, this artesanal mezcal is crafted from espadin and tobala agave grown in the celebrated mezcal-producing region of San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca.