Maguey Melate Papalometl Pechuga from Jose Erubiel Mota Matrinez was originally released as the November 2021 Mezcalero of the Month Club agave spirit.
About this destilado de agave
Maguey Melate Papalometl Pechuga from Jose Erubiel Mota Matrinez was originally released as the November 2021 Mezcalero of the Month Club agave spirit. This spirit was produced in Zapotitlán Lagunas, Oaxaca.
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GMAD
96 reviewsBATCH NUMBER JOS-PEC-002, 46.2%, 375ml, BOTTLE: 377
Nose – Very funky, heavy on the cheese; like a charcuterie board. White cheddar, gouda, parmesan, cream cheese, Kraft singles. Some sweetness and other types of funk, like rubber, vinyl, damp wood, and Elmer’s glue.
Palate – Tangy and spicy; a myriad of so many interesting flavors! Fruity and vegetal funk; like cilantro, mango, passion fruit, oranges, fennel, and cilantro… so much cilantro. Sweet and tangy; like ginger, cloves, and tamarind. Then finally a taste of that pechuga in the form of a sweet, spicy and punchy meat; pepperoni.
Finish – All these flavors of spice, meat, fruit coalesce and simplify. Cinnamon, allspice, sweet sausage, and mango passion fruit gum; a very tropical finish.
This is very unique and definitely worth a taste just to experience the range Mezcal possesses. It’s very flavorful, though I can’t see myself reaching for this very often because it is so funky that I can see this being unpleasant in large amounts. It’s definitely a once in a while pour, and although it is interesting, I can’t say with confidence that it tastes ‘good’. It’s just really interesting and I’m sure any Mezcal nerd can appreciate its weird flavors.
BATCH NUMBER JOS-PEC-002, 46.2%, 375ml, BOTTLE: 377
Nose – Very funky, heavy on the cheese; like a charcuterie board. White cheddar, gouda, parmesan, cream cheese, Kraft singles. Some sweetness and other types of funk, like rubber, vinyl, damp wood, and Elmer’s glue.
Palate – Tangy and spicy; a myriad of so many interesting flavors! Fruity and vegetal funk; like cilantro, mango, passion fruit, oranges, fennel, and cilantro… so much cilantro. Sweet and tangy; like ginger,
justsomedude
28 reviewsNose: Typical pechuga mulling spice notes, anise, dried orange peel, cinnamon, clove.
Palate: Thinner than I expect from a pechuga. Carries on with the spices but there’s a new note of bright fresh apples.
Finish: Short and a bit thin. Cloves.
Overall: Typical winter spices that I expect from a spice forward pechuga but with more brightness and fruit on the palate and less oil. I’m not a huge fan of pechuga and those that I like are the ones with savory, fatty notes. This is far from that.
Nose: Typical pechuga mulling spice notes, anise, dried orange peel, cinnamon, clove.
Palate: Thinner than I expect from a pechuga. Carries on with the spices but there’s a new note of bright fresh apples.
Finish: Short and a bit thin. Cloves.
Overall: Typical winter spices that I expect from a spice forward pechuga but with more brightness and fruit on the palate and less oil. I’m not a huge fan of pechuga and those that I like are the ones with savory, fatty notes. This is far from that.
Rakhal
430 reviewsHoly Cardamom!!!! This is very Cardamom forward. I totally understand the impression of Kheer rice pudding because there’s also lots of baking spices. I get flavors of spiced apple pie, sultanas, mincemeat pie, and Thompsons raisins. I think this Pechuga is absolutely delicious!!!
Azi
40 reviewsWild nose; fruit platter all the way. strawberries, raspberries, underripe melon…possibly just kiwi with a splash of citrus??
palate is all cardamom pods, kiwi, slate. I think i’m a little underwhelmed because this reminds me of a Scandinavian cardamom bun…but then fall a little short.
siting with it, wild how much cardamom comes through. ends up actually lingering. Cardamom and refit lime, even the numbing of timur pepper going on. this is a 3.5-4, but I’ll give it a 4 since some moments of intense cardamom are 5 level flavor extractions.
Wild nose; fruit platter all the way. strawberries, raspberries, underripe melon…possibly just kiwi with a splash of citrus??
palate is all cardamom pods, kiwi, slate. I think i’m a little underwhelmed because this reminds me of a Scandinavian cardamom bun…but then fall a little short.
siting with it, wild how much cardamom comes through. ends up actually lingering. Cardamom and refit lime, even the numbing of timur pepper going on. this is a 3.5-4, but I’ll give it a 4 s
El Dawg
227 reviewsJOS-PEC-001. Strong, sweet and fruity nose. Taste is a very well balanced and overall a very good example of what “a pechuga is”. Soft, creamy finish. Very enjoyable, and I’ve loved sharing this one with with folks. A great “dessert” mezcal if you would.
After revising months later I get a lot of the baking spices and cinnamon in the taste.
GreenspointTexas
385 reviewsIts enjoyable
Jonny
729 reviewsJOS-PEC-001. Bottle 180. Beautiful mezcal. Dynamic nose with aromas of cinnamon, cardamom, freshly picked fungi, vanilla, and chili powder. The palate is balanced and light with notes of orange cream, grapefruit, cloves, fresh green celery, and a bit of leather. Sweet and smoky finish. Really enjoying this.
Zack Klamn
542 reviewsBatch: JOS-PEC-001 Bottle: 556
Nose – Dryer sheets. Baked (slightly burnt) rice pudding. The papalometl flavor is very present and the pechuga aspect is subtle but complimentary – great start!
Palate – Great viscosity, a little on the heavy side. Rice pudding sweetness and creaminess – yum! A trace of soapstone. Cloves. Some ethanol bite in the finish. I’m not usually a pechuga lover but this works for me. A big thumbs up to zeefarmer drawing the comparison to Indian food/desserts – totally agree and now I have a craving!
Batch: JOS-PEC-001 Bottle: 556
Nose – Dryer sheets. Baked (slightly burnt) rice pudding. The papalometl flavor is very present and the pechuga aspect is subtle but complimentary – great start!
Palate – Great viscosity, a little on the heavy side. Rice pudding sweetness and creaminess – yum! A trace of soapstone. Cloves. Some ethanol bite in the finish. I’m not usually a pechuga lover but this works for me. A big thumbs up to zeefarmer drawing the comparison to India
tallchad
122 reviewsWow. What a vibrant aroma and flavor! Definitely getting the raisins and nuts that this is distilled with. There is a hint of the plantains on the aroma and finish. In the mouth there is good, sweet heat with very light smoke. There is hint of gasoline as well, but so light it doesn’t detract much. Very oily and sweet—is that a hint of the creole chicken? This is full of cinnamon and spice. Almost an after dinner drink, not an all night sipper. Keep this as a fun taster for friends to guess the many aromas and flavors.
Batch JOS PEC 001
Wow. What a vibrant aroma and flavor! Definitely getting the raisins and nuts that this is distilled with. There is a hint of the plantains on the aroma and finish. In the mouth there is good, sweet heat with very light smoke. There is hint of gasoline as well, but so light it doesn’t detract much. Very oily and sweet—is that a hint of the creole chicken? This is full of cinnamon and spice. Almost an after dinner drink, not an all night sipper. Keep this as a fun taster for friends t
zeefarmer
3 reviewsI’ve not had a Pechuga that I’ve loved so far; most are OK, but just not my style. This one is intriguing, and the first one that I’ve truly enjoyed. First thought that comes to mind is kheer (Indian rice pudding, for those not in the know). Gives me a craving for some good Indian food.
I wouldn’t be surprised if this one ends up being polarizing… I’m sure some people will love it and some people will hate it.
On the nose: Cinammon, raisons, cardamom, starch (maybe that’s from the plantains), sweetness
Flavor wise: tastes pretty much like it smells, kheer! It’s even got a little bit of a creamy mouthfeel, and it’s sweet.
I’ve not had a Pechuga that I’ve loved so far; most are OK, but just not my style. This one is intriguing, and the first one that I’ve truly enjoyed. First thought that comes to mind is kheer (Indian rice pudding, for those not in the know). Gives me a craving for some good Indian food.
I wouldn’t be surprised if this one ends up being polarizing… I’m sure some people will love it and some people will hate it.
On the nose: Cinammon, raisons, cardamom, starch (