Fidencio Pechuga Añejo combines two of mezcal's most demanding traditions: the pechuga, a celebratory third distillation with fruit, and long ageing in oak. It is bottled at 50.4% ABV (100.8 proof), a strength that carries a rich, dessert-like depth.
Fidencio is made in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, the heart of mezcal country, by maestro mezcalero Enrique Jiménez at the family's Fábrica de Mezcal del Amigo. The mezcal is distilled from estate-grown espadín agave, which is roasted in an earthen pit, fermented and distilled in the traditional way.
For the pechuga, Fidencio's clásico mezcal is distilled a third time with a recipe of fruits, a practice traditionally reserved for festivals and special occasions. This Añejo version then rests in oak barrels, adding layers of vanilla, caramel and spice to the fruit and smoke.
Aged pechugas are rare, and this bottle offers a fascinating meeting of Oaxacan tradition and barrel ageing for the adventurous agave drinker.
Specifications
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Producer: Fidencio Mezcal, Fábrica de Mezcal del Amigo
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Maestro Mezcalero: Enrique Jiménez
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Style: Mezcal Pechuga Añejo
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Agave: Estate-grown espadín
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Proof / ABV: 100.8 proof (50.4% ABV)
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Region: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip slowly from a copita or a small tulip glass at room temperature, letting a few minutes pass between sips. Its richness pairs well with dark chocolate, mole or a cinnamon-dusted dessert.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pechuga mezcal?
A mezcal distilled a third time with fruits, a tradition reserved for special occasions.
Where is Fidencio made?
In Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, by maestro mezcalero Enrique Jiménez.
What proof is it?
100.8 proof, 50.4% ABV.
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