Rooted in the ancient traditions of Oaxacan mezcal-making, Codigo 1530 Mezcal Ancestral Joven is crafted through time-honored methods that predate modern distillation entirely. Made from 100% Papalome maguey, this is mezcal in its most elemental form.

Sourced from the agave-rich highlands of Oaxaca, this ancestral mezcal is produced using Papalome magueyes cooked in an earthen pit oven, hand-crushed without mechanical assistance, and fermented in the open air inside traditional hide vats. Every step of the process reflects a living heritage, resulting in a spirit of rare depth and character.

• Nose: Sweet and earthy with layers of honey, tobacco, and vanilla, accented by cantaloupe, clay-driven salinity, and bright minerality with a whisper of hazelnut
• Palate: Rich and complex, blending the natural sweetness of roasted agave with savory, smoky earthiness, subtle fruit, and a grounding mineral core
• Finish: Long and contemplative, with lingering smoke, dried herbs, and a clean mineral dryness that invites another sip

Codigo 1530 Mezcal Ancestral Joven holds its own beautifully neat, but its depth and smoke make it a compelling base for a Oaxacan Old Fashioned or a mezcal Negroni where its layered character can shine alongside bitter and sweet counterparts.

Best enjoyed neat or with a single large ice cube to let the aromas open gradually. Codigo 1530 Mezcal Ancestral Joven is crafted from 100% Papalome maguey using ancestral production methods in Oaxaca, Mexico.