El Jolgorio Pechuga Mezcal
El Jolgorio Pechuga Mezcal is a celebratory 750mL pechuga mezcal from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca — distilled twice in copper pot stills at the Casa Cortés palenque, with pineapples, limes, oranges, plantains, apples, pears, and the raw breast of a guajolote (a regional creole turkey) added to the second distillation. "Pechuga" means breast, but it also means heart and soul — this is the mezcal of weddings, funerals, and feast days. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: ~47% (varies by batch — bottle-dependent)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: pechuga — distilled with seasonal fruits + guajolote (creole turkey) breast
- Origin: Casa Cortés palenque, Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
- Production: double copper pot distillation; fruit and turkey breast in the second run
The Mezcal of Celebrations
In Oaxaca, pechuga is not an everyday pour — it is distilled for the moments that matter, from weddings to funerals to honoring the Day of the Dead. The recipe follows village tradition: after the first distillation, the maestro mezcalero loads the still's second run with the seasonal harvest — fruits, spices, and the raw breast of a sacrificial fowl — and the rising vapors pass through it all, emerging transformed. El Jolgorio's benchmark pechuga carries that ritual in every sip: lush fruit, warm spice, and a savory depth you will find nowhere else. Browse the El Jolgorio collection and Del Mesa's mezcal shelf for more of the Cortés family's work.
Tasting Notes
Lush tropical and orchard fruit over roasted agave, warm baking spice, and a savory, almost meaty depth from the traditional pechuga distillation. Rich, complex, and unmistakably festive.
How to Enjoy
Neat at room temperature — this is a sipping mezcal for occasions, not a cocktail base. Pair with mole, celebration foods, or simply good company.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pechuga mezcal?
A traditional celebratory style in which fruits, spices, and an animal protein — most commonly the raw breast of a fowl — are added to the still on the second distillation.
Why turkey?
The guajolote, a regional creole turkey, follows Oaxacan village recipes where the sacrificial component is driven by seasonal tradition and local harvest.
What proof is El Jolgorio Pechuga?
It is bottled at batch strength in the high-40s ABV range — the exact figure varies and is printed on the bottle.
The mezcal of feast days — order El Jolgorio Pechuga Mezcal online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.