MONTELOBOS Pechuga Mezcal, 47.9%

Montelobos is a premium mezcal brand from Oaxaca, Mexico, known for its artisanal production and commitment to traditional methods. Made from 100% organically farmed espadín agave, Montelobos is handcrafted using ancient techniques, including cooking the agave in underground pits and distilling in copper stills. The result is a smoky, complex spirit with balanced flavors of agave, earth, and smoke. Montelobos is celebrated for its authenticity, attention to detail, and dedication to sustainable practices, making it a favorite among mezcal enthusiasts.

The Pechuga style involves suspending a turkey/chicken breast in the still during the final distillation, ading a certain viscosity and flavour as the alcohol vapours comes into contact with the meat prior to condensing into spirit form.

Key Information

Serving Suggestions

First things first, be comfortable, relaxed and free from distractions. Pour a healthy amount (15-25ml) into a nosing glass (e.g., glencairn) and let it sit for a while. We recommend a minute of resting in the glass for every year in the cask. Otherwise, let it settle down for 5-10 minutes at least.

Help yourself to a 'warm up dram' in the meantime - something simple to open up the palate. When ready, start nosing the spirit, followed by sipping it (noting how it arrives on your palate and its development), and finally the finish. Take your time to get to know the spirit, noting its expression, character, depth, complexity and flavours. These can all change with adding drops of water so play around to find different sides of the spirit and identity a personal sweet spot for yourself!

In cocktails, it's fantastic substituting gin in negronis!

But always remember, the best way to drink it is the way you like it!