Maestro Dobel Pavito Pechuga Blanco Tequila
Maestro Dobel Pavito Pechuga Blanco Tequila is a limited-edition 40% ABV (80-proof), 750mL blanco that claims a world first: a pechuga tequila. Crafted in the lowlands of Jalisco from 100% Blue Weber agave, it starts from Maestro Dobel's silver tequila — double-distilled in copper pot stills — then macerates with seasonal Mexican fruits and spices before a third distillation in which the pechuga (turkey breast) hangs at the top of the still, aromatizing the vapors without ever touching the liquid. The result is smooth yet complex: tejocote, apple, anise, and cinnamon wrapped around pristine agave. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Pechuga blanco — the world's first pechuga tequila (limited edition)
- Origin: Lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico; 100% Blue Weber agave
- Production: Silver base double-distilled in copper pots; third distillation over macerated fruits, spices, and turkey breast hung at the still's crown
A Tequila First: Pavito's Pechuga Twist
The name Pavito means "little turkey," and it nods to the most talked-about part of this bottle: a traditional pechuga technique borrowed from mezcal, here applied to a premium blanco for the very first time. Under the direction of founder and 11th-generation tequilero Juan Dobel, Maestro Dobel takes its best silver tequila, macerates it with seasonal Mexican fruits and spices, then runs a third distillation with the turkey breast suspended above the wash so only the aromatic vapors carry its savor. Among blanco tequilas and tequilas generally, nothing else drinks like this — an aperitif-worthy pour that reads neat or on the rocks.
Tasting Notes
Aromatic and pristine: sweet green fruit and fresh herbs on the nose, with tejocote and apple up front, anise and cinnamon through the middle, and a clean, refreshing finish with the faintest whisper of savor. The agave stays bright throughout — the fruit, spice, and pechuga add layers rather than weight.
How to Enjoy
Serve neat or on the rocks to taste the full pechuga effect; it makes a remarkable aperitif before a rich meal. Agave-forward cocktails work too, but this one deserves a first pour unadulterated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "pechuga" mean in tequila?
Pechuga means "breast" — traditionally turkey breast — and here it refers to the aromatic infusion during the third distillation, an ancestral mezcal technique applied to tequila for the first time by Maestro Dobel.
Does the turkey touch the tequila?
No — the breast hangs at the top of the still so only the vapors pick up its aroma. It never sits in the liquid.
Is Pavito a mezcal or a tequila?
A tequila, through and through: 100% Blue Weber agave from Jalisco, distilled like a tequila, with a pechuga twist borrowed from mezcal tradition.
Where can I buy Maestro Dobel Pavito online?
The limited-edition 750mL is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, shipping from San Diego, CA.
Turkey-infused tequila sounds like a dare — it drinks like a revelation. Claim the limited Pavito at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.