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5 Sentidos Pechuga de Mole Poblano

Cinco Sentidos Pechuga de Mole Poblano is a small batch mezcal made with the addition of chicken and mole during the final distillation.

Rating: (23 reviews)
Category:Destilado de Agave
Brand:5 Sentidos
Mezcalero:Delfino Tobón Mejia, Marcelo Luna
Maguey:Espadin
Agave:Angustifolia
Distillation:Clay Pot, Copper
Style:Pechuga
State:Puebla
Town:San Pablo Ameyaltepec, Zoyatla
ABV: ~48%
Release year: 2017
Website: https://www.drink5sentidos.com/, opens in new window

About this destilado de agave

Cinco Sentidos Pechuga de Mole Poblano is made with agave Espadin that are fermented in stone with well water. It’s distilled in a filipino hybrid still (clay-wood-clay-copper). Before the final distillation, chicken and mole poblano are added to create a unique flavor and mouthfeel. The mole that is used is made from chile ancho, chile mulato, chocolate, sesame seeds, almonds, peanuts, rosemary, and cumin. The first batch of this came to the US in 2017 and was just 193 bottles in size. It is one of the most popular releases under the Cinco Sentidos label.

In 2021-2022, mezcalero Delfino Tobón Mejía began producing this pechuga for Cinco Sentidos using a copper still with 3 condensing plates. His palenque is located in San Pablo Ameyaltepec, Puebla. Check the back of your bottle for production details.

5 Sentidos

5 Sentidos (or Cinco Sentidos) is named after the five senses that their mezcaleros use to produce their agave spirits. The producers of this mezcal do not use any model machinery or tools, being guided only by their senses throughout the production process. The brand was launched by El Destilado restaurant in centro Oaxaca. The restaurant is known for it’s creative menu, unique cocktails, and exception agave spirits. The brand is a curated tour of Mexico with a wide range of expressions that are made by some of the best mezcaleros in the region. Cinco Sentidos is uncertified mezcal and is labeled as “Destilado de Agave”.

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Cinco Sentidos Pechuga de Mole Poblano

Member rating

4.35 out of 5

23 reviews

KyraNicole

KyraNicole

42 reviews
Rated 4 out of 5 stars6 months ago

Loved the fullness of this from the mole

Jam

Jam

149 reviews
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars8 months ago

batch pmpdel 12-22, 48.5% abv.
(This is the newer Tequiliana Weber, not the Espadin)

Review #36: very savory with sautéed mushrooms, cinnamon sugar, barnyard hay, wet animal fur, roasted nuts, cacao powder. After opening up more fruits come out like peach, apple, cooked pear, banana.

This is another 5S that has beautiful layers. Nice earthy savory notes as a base, but as you drink more you get the fruits. I was looking darker flavors here from the mole but it’s actually not as much spice or chocolate as i expected. Still, this is excellent

batch pmpdel 12-22, 48.5% abv.
(This is the newer Tequiliana Weber, not the Espadin)
Review #36: very savory with sautéed mushrooms, cinnamon sugar, barnyard hay, wet animal fur, roasted nuts, cacao powder. After opening up more fruits come out like peach, apple, cooked pear, banana.
This is another 5S that has beautiful layers. Nice earthy savory notes as a base, but as you drink more you get the fruits. I was looking darker flavors here from the mole but it’s actually not as much spic

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little_agave

little_agave

34 reviews
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars10 months ago

Batch: ETAUS 01-20
76/119. 150 liters total. Production Sept 2019, Bottled Sept 2020
51.1%
yuuuuup

Imperium

Imperium

94 reviews
Rated 4 out of 5 stars11 months ago

Delicious, earthy and meaty. Some of the mole flavors come through along with classic espadin flavors. Pollo Asado. Another taste explodes with green and fruity flavors, like peppers, bananas and fruit.

cagliostro

cagliostro

32 reviews
Rated 4 out of 5 stars2 years ago

5 Sentidos Pechuga de Mole Poblano MP01 (48.3%) (tasted blind)

nose: pickled onion, apricot, kumquat, mangos, thyme, bay leaves, really expressive and fruity nose, bit of guava, pine nuts, saffron, bit of basil

palate: delicious creamy goodness, dates, nutty, cooked rosemary, cumin, somewhat bitter toward the finish, cajeta on the finish,

initial impressions… this is very very good. finish is a bit lackluster compared to the rest. palate improves with air time. probably an 8/10 for me?

guess: i’m waffling between copper and incredibly clean clay. if it’s clay this is probably tio rey or 5S tio pedro. if it’s copper… maybe tio tello? haven’t had much from him but i think that’s prob wrong… I could see it being a barranca thing maaaybe? abv is right around 50%, i’m gonna say… tio rey arroqueno. yup. can’t wait to be super wrong.

reveal: … i missed in just about every way possible lol. 5 Sentidos Pechuga de Mole. after the reveal i totally see how the dates, nuts and spices on the palate could translate to mole.

if you’re reading this, PLEASE INCLUDE BATCH INFO IN YOUR REVIEWS!!!!

5 Sentidos Pechuga de Mole Poblano MP01 (48.3%) (tasted blind)
nose: pickled onion, apricot, kumquat, mangos, thyme, bay leaves, really expressive and fruity nose, bit of guava, pine nuts, saffron, bit of basil
palate: delicious creamy goodness, dates, nutty, cooked rosemary, cumin, somewhat bitter toward the finish, cajeta on the finish,
initial impressions… this is very very good. finish is a bit lackluster compared to the rest. palate improves with air time. probably an 8/10 for me?
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COak

COak

228 reviews
Rated 4 out of 5 stars2 years ago

The nose transports me to a palenque, hay, animals and fruit. One of the best pechugas I’ve had recently. The palate has a nut quality, definitely get the mole notes! Rich and tasty.

Rakhal

Rakhal

421 reviews
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars2 years ago

Lot: MP07-18M
Just had this for the first time in a couple years and I am reminded of how much I love this Pechuga!! Nutty and chocolatey and spicy and funky with tons of umami, this Mezcal is just delicious!! The power of suggestion is strong when tasting Mezcal and when I read the reviewer mention that it smelled like “reptile terrarium” it totally clicked for me. What a great tasting note!!! I’m also getting the Campbell’s Tomato Soup flavor. What a cool, complex, unique, and interesting Mezcal!!!

Lot: MP07-18M
Just had this for the first time in a couple years and I am reminded of how much I love this Pechuga!! Nutty and chocolatey and spicy and funky with tons of umami, this Mezcal is just delicious!! The power of suggestion is strong when tasting Mezcal and when I read the reviewer mention that it smelled like “reptile terrarium” it totally clicked for me. What a great tasting note!!! I’m also getting the Campbell’s Tomato Soup flavor. What a cool, complex, unique, and interest

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Zack Klamn

Zack Klamn

542 reviews
Rated 4 out of 5 stars3 years ago

Nose – Old Dutch (??) Mexican Chili flavor potato chips (its uncanny!). Mesquite BBQ chicken wings.

Palate – A meaty and savory pechuga that I applaud because it doesn’t overdo it with baking spices and fruit. A slick, oily mouthfeel – another plus. Roasted poblano pepper. Dark chocolate, Lawry’s seasoning salt and mesquite smoke in the finish. This is great – it’s balanced to work with and enhance the typical flavors of the espadin. I’m usually not big on pechugas but this one is very well crafted and unique.

Nose – Old Dutch (??) Mexican Chili flavor potato chips (its uncanny!). Mesquite BBQ chicken wings.
Palate – A meaty and savory pechuga that I applaud because it doesn’t overdo it with baking spices and fruit. A slick, oily mouthfeel – another plus. Roasted poblano pepper. Dark chocolate, Lawry’s seasoning salt and mesquite smoke in the finish. This is great – it’s balanced to work with and enhance the typical flavors of the espadin. I’m usually n

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betweentwotobalas

betweentwotobalas

22 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 stars3 years ago

MP01-19CA, Nov 2019, 120 Litres. Bottle 89/98. 48.8% ABV.

It took a few pours to wrap my head around this bottle. When first opened, a notable funk like “reptile terrarium” wafted up and out (incredibly, this batch was fermented in rawhide). This eventually fades to fine Italian leather as other notes emerge like Campbell’s tomato soup, ripe bananas, citrus, and mint. The palate is rich in brown sugar, chocolate, sourdough, ancho chillies and other spices — like a saltwater sponge toffee dipped in spicy mayan chocolate. The finish is long and savoury and ends in sugar snap peas. Stunning from start to finish. An easy fiver from Marcelo Luna!

MP01-19CA, Nov 2019, 120 Litres. Bottle 89/98. 48.8% ABV.
It took a few pours to wrap my head around this bottle. When first opened, a notable funk like “reptile terrarium” wafted up and out (incredibly, this batch was fermented in rawhide). This eventually fades to fine Italian leather as other notes emerge like Campbell’s tomato soup, ripe bananas, citrus, and mint. The palate is rich in brown sugar, chocolate, sourdough, ancho chillies and other spices — like a saltwater spong

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meserole

meserole

73 reviews
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars3 years ago

Honestly, the best pechuga I’ve tried, though to be fair, it’s quite different in almost every way. First of all, the oily viscosity of other pechugas is largely absent here. The “mole” flavors are indeed strongly present here – the chocolate, chile, and cinnamon flavors make for a lovely dessert mezcal, and I’ve got to give them points for achieving the goal. I realize that ancestral pechuga mezcals, which include chicken, fruits, etc., are much more subtle additions to the flavor, but I honestly prefer this bolder take that doesn’t leave me simply imagining what was added. Finally, a super long smooth aftertaste had me hooked – creamy vanilla and river rocks that served as a post-dinner souvenir for the hour after eating until I brushed my teeth. Delicious.

Tried at the El Destilado restaurant in Oaxaca City.

Honestly, the best pechuga I’ve tried, though to be fair, it’s quite different in almost every way. First of all, the oily viscosity of other pechugas is largely absent here. The “mole” flavors are indeed strongly present here – the chocolate, chile, and cinnamon flavors make for a lovely dessert mezcal, and I’ve got to give them points for achieving the goal. I realize that ancestral pechuga mezcals, which include chicken, fruits, etc., are much more subtle a

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Bandoleroo

Bandoleroo

10 reviews
Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars3 years ago

Thick, bitter. All I need is a bowl a rice to go with it perfectly.

SwatSaladin

SwatSaladin

19 reviews
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars4 years ago

The nose kicks off with sharp minerality, kind of like pickled mustard plant stem. There is a hint of tropical fruits. While this may not be a superlatively aromatic mezcal, it has an incredibly complex flavor profile. The standout note(s) are medicinal and remind me of TCM I’ve consumed in the past. There is a bitter element that comes through with the poblano pepper–kind of like powdered cacao. There is a certain coat-your-mouth creaminess to this mezcal, and a noticeable lactic influence that is very complementary of the body. What fruitiness is pleasant is at times masked by the heat and the spice notes. There is a funkiness to this that very much so reminds me of Phoenix Aroma baijiu. The finish is another standout feature–it’s quite long, and the warming sensation on the tongue is very pleasant. Initially, I get hints of elote and a bright earthy minerality, which dry down into a nice nuttiness. This is an excellent mezcal and certainly one to revisit, as I know I’ll need multiple sessions with it to really appreciate all that it’s got to offer.

The nose kicks off with sharp minerality, kind of like pickled mustard plant stem. There is a hint of tropical fruits. While this may not be a superlatively aromatic mezcal, it has an incredibly complex flavor profile. The standout note(s) are medicinal and remind me of TCM I’ve consumed in the past. There is a bitter element that comes through with the poblano pepper–kind of like powdered cacao. There is a certain coat-your-mouth creaminess to this mezcal, and a noticeable lactic in

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Mansson

Mansson

71 reviews
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars4 years ago

Lot MP02, distilled August 2017. This is full of Christmas flavours: ginger snaps, allspice, chocolate. There is also a clay-like fattiness and a bit of smoke. Delicious!

Nick

Nick

25 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 stars4 years ago

While explaining Pechuga to a friend I remembered this bottle tasted in Austin in September 2019. The flavours are exciting, the mouth feel intense and… yes it’s chicken and mole! And yes it weirds people out some. If you have the chance taste it, savour it. The richness of flavour is complimented with the ABV (49.9%). It’s all there!

pallzley

pallzley

16 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 stars4 years ago

Didn’t get the batch number at the restaurant, but this was well integrated. Complex and interesting for a pechuga for sure. Hard to pick out notes. Aromas of brown sugar agave slightly savory notes of chicken gravy and black pepper. Taste is sweet like peaches, of stewed peppers, braised agave jam, orange blossom. Agree with razorbackmike that it is thick stuff. Pleasant lengthy finish with notes of agave and smokey peppers. Delicious. Persistently distracting me from the dinner.

Gregg T&T

Gregg T&T

100 reviews
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars4 years ago

Batch MP05-18, 49.9% – Nose is not as strong as noted in other reviews or perhaps batches. This one is lighter with some citrus and nuanced earth notes and a noticeable roast. Upon entry, the mouthfeel is round and full, there’s a nuttiness and of course the chocolate. The finish is where this really made an impression on me – lingering and complex it goes on for what feels like days, ending with the poblano peppers.

NickSanford

NickSanford

23 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 stars5 years ago

Best and most unique Pechuga I’ve gotten my hands on. Extremely unique due to it having such a strong smell on the nose and in the taste. It smells like a raw chicken splattered with mole with flavors of chocolate, nuts, and other spices but it really is like eating a mole dish through a liquid. It may not be everyone’s favorite due to it’s strength in flavors, but it will definitely stand out as a great novelty item at the very least.

El_Cura

El_Cura

31 reviews
Rated 4 out of 5 stars5 years ago

Ladies and Gentlemen, meet the winner, that’s if you get the first batch – MP01. I went through four bottles and it was consistently awesome. Right ratio of Mole spices to Chocolate. Last two bottles not so much (MP04-18 and MP05-18). More chocolate and less mole. I think I’ll stick with Asunción Matilde’s Mole Pechugas.

GreenspointTexas

GreenspointTexas

385 reviews
Rated 4 out of 5 stars5 years ago

Struggling to rate this. It absolutely nails a mole flavored pechuga. Still, i guess I just prefer regular espadilla. 4.5/5

razorbackmike

razorbackmike

150 reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 stars5 years ago

absolute bliss!very few spirits are sublime but this one fits the desciption!. the nose is rich with coco,spice,fresh baked bread and poblano.the entry is sweet with strong agave and the taste expands to include the mole and savory chicken.the poblano stands out and on the finish are notes of molasses and cinnamon.each of the flavors really stand out but are all balanced.the texture is like syrup.it is silky and the finish is long.i would give it 6 stars if possible!one of the best i have tasted!

absolute bliss!very few spirits are sublime but this one fits the desciption!. the nose is rich with coco,spice,fresh baked bread and poblano.the entry is sweet with strong agave and the taste expands to include the mole and savory chicken.the poblano stands out and on the finish are notes of molasses and cinnamon.each of the flavors really stand out but are all balanced.the texture is like syrup.it is silky and the finish is long.i would give it 6 stars if possible!one of the best i have tasted

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