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Codigo 1530 Artesanal Ensamble

Código 1530 Mezcal Artesanal Joven is an ensamble made from Maguey Espadin (Agave angustifolia) and Maguey Tobala (Agave potatorum).

Rating: (2 reviews)
Cost:$$
Brand:Código 1530
Maguey:Espadin, Tobala
Agave:Angustifolia, Potatorum
Milling:Tahona
Distillation:Copper
Style:Ensamble, Joven
State:Oaxaca
Town:San Juan del Rio
ABV: 42.2%
Website: https://codigo1530.com/, opens in new window
Ownership:Pernod Ricard

About this mezcal

Código 1530 Mezcal Artesanal Joven is an ensamble made from Maguey Espadin (Agave angustifolia) and Maguey Tobala (Agave potatorum) in San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca. The agaves in cooked in a stone oven, crushed by tahona, and distilled in copper pots. The spirit is rested in Sauvignon Blanc wine barrels. Tasting notes include: vanilla, citrus, dark cherry, earth, stone, clay, and smoke.

Código 1530

Código 1530 is a tequila brand in which country legend George Strait is an investor. Federico “Fede” Vaughan is the CEO and co-founder. The brand was originally a private stock of tequila available only for friends and family. The brand ages certain releases of their tequila in French white oak Napa cabernet barrels. The logo bears the Jerusalem Cross which is a symbol of the brand. This cross sits atop the Jalisco Coat of Arms and dates back to 1530 when Amatitán was recognized as a city of New Galicia; Jalisco was given a coat of arms by the Spanish monarchy.

In 2022, French firm Pernod Ricard agreed to acquire a majority stake in Código 1530 for an undisclosed sum.

Member rating

3.25 out of 5

2 reviews

JerenS14

JerenS14

1 review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars1 year ago

Packed with aromas and flavor. A must buy if you like anise.
Nose: Tropical fruits, roasted agave, floral, and cut grass.
Pallet: A strong anise-like taste that fades to agave and noticeable smoke that lingers.

tallchad

tallchad

122 reviews
Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars2 years ago

Sampled alongside all of the Codigo tequilas at agave club Baja Betty’s San Diego. It was better than all the tequilas, which is not saying much.
This mezcal is not bad. Aroma is medium smoke with some sweetness and light fruit. Taste is solid with medium viscosity and good flavors: some earthy sweetness. Finish is long and brings out most of the the good flavors but with a hint of bitterness.

UPDATE AUGUST 2024 (2.5 years after my first go around).
Less good. I did not get much of the flavors I detected before. Just alcohol, heat and smoke. Kind of a textbook/generic “mezcal” flavor. Nothing interesting.
Speaking with some people who know stuff they suspect it’s the influence of big corp “dumbing down” the profile. Maybe.
Original rating 3 stars (which I think is a good mezcal)
Updated rating 2 stars (one I wouldn’t waste time with)

Sampled alongside all of the Codigo tequilas at agave club Baja Betty’s San Diego. It was better than all the tequilas, which is not saying much.
This mezcal is not bad. Aroma is medium smoke with some sweetness and light fruit. Taste is solid with medium viscosity and good flavors: some earthy sweetness. Finish is long and brings out most of the the good flavors but with a hint of bitterness.
UPDATE AUGUST 2024 (2.5 years after my first go around).
Less good. I did not get much of the flavor

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