400 Conejos Espadín Tobala Mezcal

Description

400 Conejos Espadín Tobala Mezcal is a dual-agave expression blending cultivated Espadín with wild Tobala agave — one of the most prized and expensive agave varieties in Oaxacan mezcal production, producing a more complex, floral, and mountain-herbaceous character alongside the familiar Espadín smoke.Tobala (Agave potatorum) is a small wild agave that grows at high altitude in the mountains of Oaxaca and takes 12–25 years to reach maturity — significantly longer than Espadín’s 7–10 years. The extended growth period concentrates the agave’s sugars and flavor compounds, producing a distinctively floral, fruity, and herbal character that is entirely different from Espadín’s more earthy smoke profile. The blend of Tobala and Espadín produces complexity and accessibility simultaneously — Tobala’s wildflower and mountain character with Espadín’s familiar smoky accessibility. Browse all 400 Conejos at Wooden Cork.Tasting Notes
Nose: Earth pit smoke, herbs, wildflower, and the distinctive mountain character of Tobala agave
Palate: Smoke and earthy herbs from Espadín, balanced by Tobala’s floral, fruity, and herbal complexity
Finish: Long with lingering smoke, mineral, and wildflower
Specs
Producer: 400 Conejos, Oaxaca, Mexico
Agave: Espadín and Tobala blend
Style: Joven Mezcal
Size: 750ml
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy is Tobala agave more expensive and rare than Espadín?Tobala takes 12–25 years to reach maturity compared to Espadín’s 7–10 years. It also grows wild at high altitude and cannot be efficiently cultivated at scale. The combination of long growth time and natural habitat constraints makes Tobala one of the most prized and expensive agave varieties — mezcals using Tobala are significantly more complex and costly than Espadín-only expressions.