Gracias a Dios Mezcal Pechuga 700Ml

The team behind Gracias a Dios Mezcal opened a mezcalería in Querétaro, México in 2010. After two years of touring around Mexico in search of mezcal, they met mezcalero Oscar Hernández and were impressed by his mezcal. They decided to create a brand with Oscar and make him an equal partner. Oscar learned how to distill from his mother whose nickname is “La Jefa”.

Gracias a Dios Pechuga is made with agave Espadin, wild turkey, and fresh fruit. Mezcalero Oscar Hernandez made this special release in honor of the Day of the Dead, which has a massive celebration in Oaxaca. After the party for the Day of the dead, Oscar used all of the fruit that people had brought to him to make this mezcal Pechuga. Before the second distillation, wild turkey meat and fresh fruit were added to the distillate to create this special festive mezcal.

Aromas include tropical fruits like papaya, guava, and pineapple, alongside pepper, spice, and brown sugar. Flavors feature stone fruit, cinnamon, allspice, pepper, corn, and savory notes like smoked turkey or beef, balanced by floral hints and butter. The mouthfeel is consistently described as rich and viscous. Overall, it is a complex and savoury spirit and an excellent value pechuga.

45% abv / 700ml