El Destilado Pechuga de Mole Poblano is a small batch mezcal made with the addition of chicken and mole during the final distillation.
About this destilado de agave
El Destilado Pechuga de Mole Poblano is made with maguey Espadin (agave Angustifolia) 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 ABV may vary by batch.
El Destilado
While some of the El Destilado brand’s agave distillates are sourced from some of the same producers as the 5 Sentidos brand, the El Destilado spirits brand is otherwise not directly related to the El Destilado restaurant in Oaxaca City. The brand was founded by Michael Sager and Marcis Dzelzainis, who own the Sager + Wilde Restaurant and Wine Bar in London.
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little_agave
48 reviewsA pour while out in London (Madera Treehouse) regret not getting better photos and info! (blurry) so forgive my lackluster review other than wowza this was tasty. It was full on aroma and mouth explosion. Have had the 5S before but this one really took me for a ride. If you come across it, indulge.
Meady
53 reviewsBatch 420; Dec 2017
OK, so I’m probably at a disadvantage here as I’ve never tried Mole (Oaxaca I’ll see you one day soon I hope) and this is also my first Pechuga.
However… It smells like a delicious BBQ sauce on the nose, a mix of savoury, spice and light sweetness. Strong. Like nothing I’ve ever experienced in a spirit before. Wow. Was tempted to throw it on the chicken before the next BBQ if only the weather was better in the UK!
You want flavours on the palate? Shit… This IS complex but let me try – savoury, sweet, spices – that’s all I’ve got, but moreish.
I will say this is more of an acquired taste but it’s worth the journey in my view.
I recommend trying this or the 5 Sentidos equivalent also by Marcelo Luna with same production. He clearly knows his stuff.
Batch 420; Dec 2017
OK, so I’m probably at a disadvantage here as I’ve never tried Mole (Oaxaca I’ll see you one day soon I hope) and this is also my first Pechuga.
However… It smells like a delicious BBQ sauce on the nose, a mix of savoury, spice and light sweetness. Strong. Like nothing I’ve ever experienced in a spirit before. Wow. Was tempted to throw it on the chicken before the next BBQ if only the weather was better in the UK!
You want flavours on the palate? Shit… This IS