Mezcal Vago Pechuga by Emigdio Jarquín is an artisanal mezcal from El Nanche, Miahuatlán, Oaxaca, made from Espadín (Agave angustifolia), crushed by tahona, distilled in copper and bottled at 51.6% ABV.
Emigdio Jarquín is a fourth-generation mezcalero, and Vago identifies each bottle by the maker who distilled it. For a pechuga, the mezcal is distilled a further time with ingredients such as seasonal fruit, spices and a breast of chicken or turkey hung in the still, so the vapours pass through them and pick up subtle savoury depth and fruit.
Jarquín's mezcals are known for well-balanced smoke and bright citrus, and the pechuga distillation adds an extra layer of fruit, spice and roundness.
The bottle with its kraft label and the maker's name makes a thoughtful gift for mezcal enthusiasts.
Sip it slowly from a copita, perhaps alongside orange slices.
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.
Mezcal and other agave spirits are traditionally sipped from a copita or a small clay cup, in small sips, often alongside orange slices dusted with sal de gusano. Many are made in tiny batches by individual families, so each bottle is a snapshot of a particular place, agave and season.
Specifications
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Producer: Mezcal Vago (Emigdio Jarquín)
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Style: Mezcal Artesanal, Pechuga
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Expression / Batch: Espadín, distilled with natural flavours
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Proof / ABV: 103.2 proof (51.6% ABV)
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Region: El Nanche, Miahuatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it slowly from a copita at room temperature. It pairs with mole, roast turkey or orange slices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who made it?
Mezcalero Emigdio Jarquín in El Nanche, Miahuatlán.
What is a pechuga?
A mezcal distilled again with fruit, spices and a poultry breast hung in the still.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 51.6% ABV.
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