Dixeebe Pechuga Mezcal
Dixeebe Pechuga Mezcal — a 100.2 proof (50.1% ABV), 375mL pechuga from Valentin Cortes in Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca. Once a year, Cortes produces a very small batch of this ceremonial style: Espadin ordinario goes back into the still with bananas, guava, pineapple, oranges, apple, prunes, and turkey meat hung in the still, so the vapors pass through fruit and protein during the second distillation. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Pechuga ("breast") is mezcal's most festive tradition, historically made for celebrations. The Dixeebe version layers tropical fruit and savory depth over Espadin's clean agave base — bottled around 50% ABV in the 375mL format. Production is minuscule and annual; when it's gone, it's gone until next year.
Why Buy Dixeebe Pechuga
- True ceremonial pechuga: fruit and turkey in the still during second distillation
- Annual micro-batch from a 5th-generation mezcalero family
- Layered tropical and herbal flavors unlike any standard mezcal
- Bottled at 100.2 proof in 375mL
Serving Suggestion
Reserved for special pours — neat, in good company. Explore Dixeebe and our mezcal collection.
FAQ
What is pechuga mezcal?
Pechuga is a traditional celebratory mezcal redistilled with fruit, spices, and meat (classically turkey breast) suspended in the still, infusing the spirit with layered savory-sweet flavor.
Is this made every year?
Valentin Cortes produces pechuga once a year in very small quantities.