Reviews / La Jicarita Pechuga
Review · · by The Editors
La Jicarita Pechuga
A workmanlike Matatlán pechuga – clean, warm, classic
Score: 3.5/5 agaves
- Producer: La Jicarita Mezcal
- Maestro: Celso Martínez López
- Region: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
- Agave: Espadin
- ABV: 48%
- Price: $70 ($)
Verdict
La Jicarita's pechuga is the steady traditional version of the format: Matatlán espadín base, fruit-and-protein third distillation, clean execution at 48%. Not as distinctive as the Sánchez codorniz above, but a reliable house-pechuga option for the holiday table. Sits in the conversation alongside Del Maguey Pechuga and Mezcalero Real Minero-tier releases.
Classic pechuga, classic Matatlán
Tasting notes
Nose: Roasted fruit with cooked agave, warm spice
Palate: 48% – Martínez López's standard pechuga is a textbook Matatlán version, with fruit and protein components integrated cleanly into the base espadín; proof is appropriate
Finish: Warm, spiced
The bottom line
The pick for a classic-style pechuga on the shelf
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 2 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.