Taste profile
- Smoky
- Agave
- Spicy
- Chocolate
- Fruity
- Herbal
- Sweetness
- Finish
- Long — Warm, velvety, smoke, spice
Taste profile · from producer and tasting notes
Xicaru Pechuga Mole Mezcal
- Adult-signature delivery
- Ships to most U.S. states
- Hand-packed, real humans
Details
- Brand
- Xicaru
- Category
- Mezcal
- Expression
- Joven
- Agave
- Espadin
- Region
- Oaxaca
- Size
- 750 ml
Description
In Oaxaca, Xicaru makes Pechuga Mole from Espadín harvested at approximately eight years. The agave cooks slowly in an underground conical stone oven fueled with mesquite and ocote. A horse-drawn tahona crushes the cooked agave. Natural yeasts ferment it in open-air pine vats before two distillations in small copper alembics. Mole brings a culinary dimension to this traditional process.
Smoky agave leads the aromas, followed by earth and mole spices. On the palate, smoke meets the sweet and savory character of mole. Roasted spice, chocolate, dried fruit and herbs provide separate points of interest. The combination keeps both the cooked agave and the mole in view.
Sip neat and slowly. For a mole-inspired Margarita, combine with fresh lime juice, agave syrup and a little orange liqueur.
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Smoky agave, earth, mole spices
- Palate
- Smoke, sweet and savory mole, roasted spices, chocolate, dried fruit, herbs
- Finish
- Warm, velvety, smoke, spice
How to drink
Shipping & returns
Free shipping from $300 on most orders. Orders are packed by hand and leave us within 1–3 business days; delivery usually takes 2–5 business days after that.
Adult-signature delivery. Every order needs an adult (21+) with a valid ID to sign for it. No P.O. boxes.
Ships to most U.S. states. If we cannot ship to your address, checkout will tell you before you pay.
Returns. Because this is alcohol, sales are final. Damaged in transit? Email photos to support@agavevault.com within 48 hours and we will make it right.
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