Description
Pechuga is a special expression that undergoes a third distillation using Fidencio Clásico. Crafted annually to celebrate the harvest, it features a unique blend of fresh fruits, including indigenous quince, pineapple, apples, bananas, and guava. During distillation, pechuga de pollo is suspended in the bell of the still creating a higher level of complexity delivering exceptional texture layered with the flavors from the fruit.
- Brand: Fidencio Mezcal
- Expression: Pechuga
- Classification: Mezcal Artesanal
- Category: Joven (Unaged)
- Agave Type: 100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia)
- Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
- Maestro Mezcalero: Enrique Jiménez (4th Generation)
Technical Specifications
- ABV: 45% – 47.8% (Batch dependent; bottled undiluted)
- Cooking Method: Earthen pit oven with volcanic stone and encino (oak) wood.
- Milling: Horse-drawn Tahona (stone mill).
- Fermentation: Native/Wild yeast in pine vats (Tinacal).
- Distillation: Triple-distilled in copper alembic stills.
Profile (Taste/Smell)
- Aroma Profile: Quince, cinnamon, roasted agave, mineral/earthy.
- Flavor Profile: Grilled pineapple, spicy fruit, vanilla, savory umami (non-poultry).
- Mouthfeel: Viscous, rich, and rounded (due to protein lipids).
- Finish: Long, smooth, slightly smoky.
Key Selling Points
- Estate Grown: Agave is 100% estate-owned and harvested at ~10 years of maturity.
- Limited Production: Produced in small batches once per year (end of summer).
- Purpose of Protein: The chicken breast acts as a “filter” to balance the intense fruit sugars, adding body without adding meat flavor.
