Montelobos Mezcal Pechuga Tequila

Montelobos Mezcal Pechuga is a 47.9% ABV (95.8 proof) artisanal mezcal from Palenque Montelobos in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca — organic Espadín mezcal distilled a third time with a turkey breast suspended over the still along with seasonal fruits and spices. An homage to the Oaxacan pechuga tradition reserved for weddings, quinceañeras and feast days, it is a small-batch, celebratory spirit: crystalline with orange peel, pumpkin in tacha, nutmeg, tropical fruit and roasted almond. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• Proof / ABV: 47.9% ABV / 95.8 proof
• Size: 750mL
• Agave: 100% organic Espadín (Agave angustifolia)
• Process: Third distillation with turkey breast, seasonal fruit and spices — pechuga tradition
• Origin: Palenque Montelobos, Rancho Loma Larga, Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca; Maestro Mezcaleros Iván Saldaña & Guadalupe García

The Pechuga Ritual, Three Times Distilled

Montelobos crafts its mezcal the traditional way — stone-pit cooking, tahona milling, open-air fermentation, copper-still distillation — then takes it further: for the Pechuga, the spirit returns to the still with a turkey breast and festive ingredients, the vapor drawing out savory, umami complexity no ordinary mezcal can reach. Sip it from our mezcal collection alongside the rest of the Montelobos range.

Tasting Notes

Nose: orange peel, pumpkin in tacha, nutmeg, tropical fruit. Palate: tropical fruits, roasted almonds, maple honey over smoky agave with subtle savory depth. Finish: long, velvety, herbal — a hint of roasted marshmallow and gentle smoke.

How to Enjoy

Neat in a copita at room temperature for celebrations — or elevated in a Pechuga Old Fashioned or a smoky Margarita.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is pechuga mezcal?
A ceremonial style in which a turkey (or chicken) breast is suspended over the still during a third distillation, with fruits and spices, lending savory, umami complexity.

What is the ABV of Montelobos Pechuga?
47.9% ABV (95.8 proof).

What agave is Montelobos Pechuga made from?
100% organic Espadín agave from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca.

When is pechuga mezcal traditionally drunk?
At celebrations — weddings, quinceañeras and feast days in Oaxaca.

For a mezcal built for the biggest days on the calendar, order Montelobos Pechuga online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.