Vago Pechuga By Emigdio Jarquin 750 ml

Experience one of Oaxaca's most celebrated ceremonial mezcals with Vago Pechuga by Emigdio Jarquín 750ml. Handcrafted in El Nanche, Miahuatlán, Oaxaca, this limited-production mezcal is made by renowned mezcalero Don Emigdio Jarquín using 100% Espadín agave grown in the mineral-rich hills surrounding his palenque. Every batch reflects generations of family tradition and the meticulous artisanal methods that have made Mezcal Vago one of the world's most respected mezcal producers.

Following the traditional production of his Espadín mezcal—pit-roasted agaves, tahona crushing by oxen, natural fermentation in wooden vats, and double distillation in copper stills—Don Emigdio performs a third ceremonial distillation. During this final distillation, a basket containing apples, pineapple, guava, bananas, tejocotes, cinnamon, and raisins is suspended in the vapor alongside chicken and turkey breast ("pechuga"), imparting remarkable layers of savory complexity, fruit, spice, and texture without overpowering the agave character.

Bottled at approximately 51.6% ABV (103.2 Proof), this mezcal opens with aromas of roasted agave, tropical fruit, baking spice, and gentle smoke. The palate is rich and elegant, balancing sweet fruit, earthy minerality, warming cinnamon, herbal notes, and subtle umami before finishing exceptionally long with lingering smoke, spice, and cooked agave. It is best enjoyed neat to fully appreciate its complexity and ceremonial heritage.

Product Highlights

• Type: Mezcal
• Brand: Mezcal Vago
• Expression: Pechuga by Emigdio Jarquín
• Country: Mexico
• Region: El Nanche, Miahuatlán, Oaxaca
• Mezcalero: Don Emigdio Jarquín Ramírez
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• ABV: Approximately 51.6%
• Proof: Approximately 103.2
• Style: Artesanal Pechuga Mezcal
• Agave Variety: 100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia)
• Production: Earthen pit roasted, oxen-pulled tahona, natural wood-vat fermentation, triple distilled in copper stills
• Pechuga Ingredients: Apples, pineapple, guava, banana, tejocotes, cinnamon, raisins, chicken breast, turkey breast
• Color: Crystal Clear
• Aroma: Roasted agave, tropical fruit, cinnamon, light smoke
• Palate: Cooked agave, pineapple, guava, baking spices, herbs, minerality, subtle savory notes
• Finish: Long, smoky, spicy, fruity, and earthy
• Best For: Neat, premium mezcal tastings, collectors, special occasions