Erstwhile Thanksgiving Turkey Mole Negro Pechuga is a 2023 limited-edition pechuga mezcal that blends traditional Oaxacan pechuga craftsmanship with classic North American Thanksgiving flavours, bottled at 50% ABV in a 375ml bottle.
It was handmade in a highly limited 500-litre batch by master mezcaleros Epifania Gómez Mejía and Silverio García Luis at their family distillery, Palenque Don Lencho, in Rancho Blanco Güilá, Oaxaca, and triple distilled in copper alembic stills.
Whole turkeys raised locally in Rancho Blanco Güilá were marinated overnight in mole negro, then suspended in the stills. A cornucopia of fruits ripe and in season at the time of distillation was added, including sweet potatoes, cranberries, pineapples, mangos, nanches, plums and plantains, along with herbs and spices used in both Oaxacan and North American Thanksgiving recipes, such as ginger, cloves, cinnamon, rosemary, bay leaf and basil.
Expect umami-rich notes of mole, plantain and thyme. A holiday feast in a bottle, it makes a memorable gift for adventurous mezcal lovers.
Sip it slowly from a copita alongside the holiday table.
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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Character: Umami-rich mole.
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Fruit: Plantain and seasonal fruit.
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Herbs: Thyme and holiday spice.
Specifications
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Producer: Erstwhile (Epifania Gómez Mejía and Silverio García Luis)
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Style: Pechuga Mezcal, 2023 limited edition
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Process: Triple distilled in copper alembic stills with mole-marinated turkey, fruits and spices
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Batch: 500 litres
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Proof / ABV: 100 proof (50% ABV)
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Region: Rancho Blanco Güilá, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 375ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat from a copita at room temperature. It pairs with roast turkey, mole or sweet potato dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pechuga?
A mezcal distilled with a protein, here mole-marinated turkey, suspended in the still.
Who made it?
Epifania Gómez Mejía and Silverio García Luis at Palenque Don Lencho.
How much was made?
A single 500-litre batch.
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