{"product_id":"del-maguey-pechuga-single-village-mezcal-750ml","title":"Del Maguey Pechuga Single Village Mezcal 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDel Maguey Pechuga is a rare, ceremonial mezcal made by adding a chicken breast and wild fruits to a third distillation of Minero mezcal. Bottled at 49% ABV, it is one of the most celebrated expressions from Del Maguey's Single Village range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePechuga begins with Minero mezcal that has already been double distilled. For the third distillation, about 100 litres of mezcal go into the still with about 100 kilos of wild mountain apples and plums, big red plantain bananas, pineapples, a handful of almonds and a few pounds of uncooked white rice. A whole chicken breast is then suspended by strings in the still, and a 24-hour distillation begins, with the vapour passing over the pechuga before condensing into a crystal-clear spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe breast is there to keep the mezcal from being dominated by the fruit, creating balance. When the distillation is complete, the pechuga is removed and hung in the family altar room, the most important space in the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePechuga has a nose of basil, lemon, ocean and fruit, and an almost Scotch-like smokiness. It is salty, very soft, and, yes, tastes a wee bit like chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditionally made for celebrations and holidays, it is a remarkable bottle for mezcal enthusiasts and a fascinating gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basil, lemon, ocean and fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoky, almost Scotch-like, salty and very soft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle and savoury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Del Maguey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal, Pechuga (third distillation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Village Pechuga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98 proof (49% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minero mezcal re-distilled with wild fruits, almonds, rice and a chicken breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it slowly from a copita at room temperature, ideally for a celebration. It pairs with mole, roasted turkey or tropical fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is pechuga mezcal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMezcal re-distilled with fruits and a chicken breast suspended in the still.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat base mezcal is used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDel Maguey's double-distilled Minero mezcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 49% ABV, or 98 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003eTequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Del Maguey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023217881397,"sku":"VWS_200419564","price":200.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-4325.webp?v=1793652283","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/del-maguey-pechuga-single-village-mezcal-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}