Código 1530 Mezcal Ancestral is a joven mezcal made by the most traditional method recognised in mezcal, from 100% Maguey Papalomé (Agave potatorum). Bottled at 43.1% ABV, it was awarded Silver at the 2022 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition.
Ancestral is the strictest category of mezcal production. The agave is cooked in the earth, mashed by hand with wooden mallets, fermented in an open leather vat and distilled in clay pots, with no modern equipment at any stage. Código 1530, known for its tequilas, entered the mezcal category with this release and an artesanal sibling, bringing its focus on craft to Oaxaca's oldest traditions.
Sweet and earthy on the nose, with honey and tobacco, it opens into clay-derived salinity, bright minerality, vanilla and cantaloupe, with melon and a touch of salty minerality on the palate. The finish is dry, with hazelnut.
The clear bottle with its embossed Código cross is presented in a black tube illustrated with a mezcalero, making it a handsome gift for an agave enthusiast.
Sip it slowly from a copita to appreciate the clay-pot texture and mineral depth.
Mezcal is made by roasting agave hearts, traditionally in earthen pits, then crushing, fermenting and distilling them, a process that gives the spirit its characteristic smoky depth. Each agave variety and each village brings its own character, which is why enthusiasts love exploring small-batch bottlings.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Sweet and earthy, with honey and tobacco.
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Palate: Clay-derived salinity, minerality, vanilla and cantaloupe.
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Finish: Dry, with hazelnut.
Specifications
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Producer: Código 1530
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Style: Mezcal Ancestral, Joven
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Proof / ABV: 86.2 proof (43.1% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: 100% Papalomé (Agave potatorum); hand mashed, leather-vat fermented, clay pot distilled
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Region: Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it from a copita at room temperature, with orange slices if you like. It pairs with grilled meats, melon or salted nuts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ancestral mean?
The most traditional mezcal category: earth-cooked agave, hand mashing and clay pot distillation.
What agave is used?
100% Maguey Papalomé, Agave potatorum.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 43.1% ABV.
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