About Pechuga Mezcal

About Pechuga Mezcal
A Pechuga Mezcal is an agave-based distillate produced in Mexico from any of 18 varieties of Maguey Agave and has a palate profile has been altered by the infusion of meats, vegetables, fruits, herbs, or spices. Pechuga Mezcal is a finished Mezcal that is redistilled with those local fruits, grains and nuts with a raw chicken breast, turkey, or corn hanging over the still, cooking in the vapors that emanate from it, allowing those to infuse into the Mezcal as well.

Top Picks for Pechuga Mezcal

Montelobos Pechuga Blanco Mezcal
97 points
$129
An incredible, almost otherworldly Mezcal, perhaps brought to you by Willy Wonka because you are seeing tastes in shades of green and purple and it's taking you to wondrous, unheard of places.
Salvadores 70 400 Louies Liquor Private Batch Selected Destilado Con Cafe Y Cacao Pechuga Mezcal Batch CCX-01
94 points
$81
Fun and delicious flavors that lean into cocoa, smoked nuts, and seeds; such tasty, rich, and earthy notes that continually challenge and entice.
Salvadores 70 400 Destilado Con Elote Mezcal
94 points
$69
Exceptionally subtle for a flavored Mezcal; Daiquiri or Margarita doesn't matter as this will kill in a sour cocktail.
Mezcal Vago Mezcal Elote
93 points
$51
Spicy, smoky, and herbal sweet corn all in play in this incredible sipper that will surely liven up some cocktails.
San Dimas Pechuga Blanco Mezcal
90 points
$48
Some really lovely and complex flavors and aromas that lead into a gentle overall palate.