Yuu Baal Joven Pechuga Mezcal
Yuu Baal Joven Pechuga Mezcal is a 48% ABV (96 proof) pechuga mezcal in a 750mL bottle — a third distillation in which a raw turkey breast is hung in the still and fresh fruits are added between the second and third distillation. The result is one of mezcal's most storied styles, produced artisanally in San Juan del Río, Oaxaca (NOM-O72X). Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 48% (96 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: Espadín
- Style: Pechuga — third distillation with turkey breast and fresh fruit
- Production: Underground pit-roast, tahona milling, natural fermentation, copper distillation (NOM-O72X, San Juan del Río, Oaxaca)
- Note: Bottles numbered by lot
The Pechuga Tradition
Pechuga is mezcal's ceremonial style — traditionally made for festivals and celebrations, a third pass through the still with a turkey breast and seasonal fruit imparting a savory, velvety depth no other process replicates. Yuu Baal's version starts with Espadín and follows the full artisanal path at NOM-O72X in San Juan del Río. Explore more Yuu Baal and the mezcal collection.
Tasting Notes
Per brand-derived copy carried by retailers: a nose of citrus, herbs, fruits, and spices; a palate of orange, anise, pineapple, and mango with a velvety texture; and an aftertaste hinting at turkey, cinnamon, and mango.
How to Enjoy
Always neat — pechuga is the centerpiece pour of any mezcal tasting. Serve it alongside a simpler joven to show what the third distillation does.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pechuga mezcal?
Pechuga is a mezcal style made by distilling a third time with a raw turkey breast hung in the still and fresh fruit added — producing a savory, velvety, complex spirit.
What is the ABV of Yuu Baal Joven Pechuga Mezcal?
It is bottled at 48% ABV (96 proof) in a 750mL bottle.
What agave is Yuu Baal Pechuga made from?
It is made from Espadín agave, distilled a third time with turkey breast and fruit at NOM-O72X in San Juan del Río, Oaxaca.
Mezcal's most storied style — Yuu Baal Joven Pechuga is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.