Origen Raiz Pecho de Venado Mezcal
Origen Raiz Pecho de Venado Mezcal is a ceremonial pechuga-style mezcal from Durango, Mexico — bottled near 50% ABV in a 750mL bottle — made from fully mature Cenizo agaves (Agave durangensis) by maestro mezcaleros Valentín Cortés and Ignacio Grijalva. "Pecho de Venado" means "deer's breast": after the agave is pit-roasted, crushed with a stone tahona and naturally fermented, the ordinario is infused overnight with local fruits, herbs and spices, then redistilled with a raw venison breast hung inside the still — the Zapotec pechuga tradition of Oaxaca, carried to the family's Viñata in Durango. It is richly spiced and viscous, with a fruity, complex, lengthy finish. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: ~50% (batch/edition-dependent — 48–51%; verify bottle)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Agave durangensis (Cenizo), mature 10–14 years
- Method: pechuga — venison breast + fruits/spices in third distillation
- Production: pit-roasted, stone tahona, pine vats, copper pot still
- Origin: Tuitán, Durango, Mexico — Origen Raiz
Pechuga, the Ceremonial Mezcal
Pechuga mezcal was made for celebrations — harvests, family milestones, moments that mattered. Origen Raiz honors that: the Saravia family of Durango and the Cortés family of Oaxaca built the Viñata together, and Don Valentín Cortés still guides the distillation. The venison breast never flavors the spirit with gaminess so much as depth — a savory, wild-meat richness under layers of roasted agave, smoke and tropical sweetness. Explore Origen Raiz, more mezcal and agave spirits at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: crystal clear. Nose: herbal and earthy — roasted agave, warm spice, light citrus, a wild gamey undertone. Palate: balanced and bold — smoky mesquite, charred fruits, savory meatiness, subtle tropical sweetness. Finish: long, warming, complex — cocoa, clove, sun-warmed stone.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat from a clay copita or veladora glass — this is a sacred sipper, not a mixer. It pairs beautifully with dry-aged meats, mole and Oaxacan chocolate, and makes a conversation-starting centerpiece for a mezcal tasting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pecho de Venado? "Deer's breast" — a pechuga-style mezcal distilled with a raw venison breast plus fruits and spices during a third distillation, a ceremonial Oaxacan tradition.
What agave is it made from? 100% Agave durangensis (Cenizo), grown 10–14 years in Durango.
Is it limited? Yes — pechuga mezcals are produced in small batches for special occasions; editions vary in proof (48–51%).
Ceremonial mezcal, collector-grade — order Origen Raiz Pecho de Venado online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.