MEZCAL EL JOLGORIO PECHUGA NAVIDEÑA SPECIAL EDITION
750 ML BOTTLE
SANTIAGO MATATLÁN, OAXACA
CASA MEZCALERA CORTÉS OAXACA, MEXICO
"The taste of Oaxacan Christmas, distilled once a year. El Jolgorio Pechuga Navideña is a ceremonial mezcal made with Espadín agave, mandarins, tejocote, nuts, and spices, aromatic, spicy, and with an exceptionally long finish, in a black bottle made for gifting and celebrating."
Quick Summary
Mezcal El Jolgorio Pechuga Navideña Special Edition 750 ml is a ceremonial pechuga mezcal made with Espadín agave, dry and without added sugars, crafted with mandarins, tejocote, fruits, nuts, and spices by Casa Mezcalera Cortés in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico. It is produced in a single batch per year and comes in a black bottle. Ideal for Christmas, gifting, celebrations, and business. Available at LaCava.shop with shipping throughout Mexico.
Festive Character of Santiago Matatlán and Dry Profile
The Mezcal El Jolgorio Pechuga Navideña Special Edition 750 ml belongs to the special release line of El Jolgorio, created by the renowned Casa Mezcalera Cortés, a mezcal-making family from Oaxaca with over a century of tradition. The name “jolgorio” evokes the parties of the Oaxacan towns, and this bottle is made to celebrate them. It is made at the Cortés family palenque in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico, known as the world capital of mezcal, using Agave Espadín (Agave angustifolia), with cooking in a conical earth oven, milling in a tahona, natural fermentation, and distillation in a copper still. It is a pechuga mezcal: during the second distillation, fruits, nuts, spices, and a raw turkey breast are suspended in the still. The Christmas version is different from the regular Pechuga because it is produced in a single batch per year with a seasonal recipe that includes mandarins and tejocote, native fruits of Oaxaca, as well as orange, raisins, chabacano, pineapple, apple, banana, and anise. It has a dry profile, without added sugars or flavorings, and comes in a black glass bottle. Purchase it with a guarantee of authenticity at LaCava.shop.
1. Technical Product Details
Product Name: Mezcal El Jolgorio Pechuga Navideña Special Edition 750 ml.
Distillery / Mezcal House: Casa Mezcalera Cortés (El Jolgorio line).
Master Mezcaleros: Cortés Family, Santiago Matatlán palenque.
Specific Origin: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Agave: 100% Espadín (Agave angustifolia).
Category / Type: Pechuga Mezcal, young, special Christmas edition.
Distillation Ingredients: Mandarins, tejocote, orange, raisins, chabacano, pineapple, apple, banana, anise, nuts, spices, and turkey breast.
Sweetness Classification: Dry (without added sugars or flavorings).
Distillation: Copper still, with a second pechuga distillation.
Alcohol Content: Varies by batch (usually around 48% ABV); check the label on your bottle.
Presentation: Black glass bottle, single batch per year.
Net Content: 750 ml bottle.
Serving Temperature: 16°C - 18°C, without ice.
SKU / MPN: MX-EL-JOLGORIO-PECHUGA-NAVIDENA-EDICION-ESPECIAL-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Crystal clear and bright, with fine legs in the glass.
Nose: Aromatic and festive: mandarin, orange, dried fruit, anise, sweet spices, and a background of cooked agave.
Palate: Dry, full-bodied, and spicy. The agave gradually opens up to botanical notes, with nuances of dried fruit and a touch of salt, and an exceptionally long and aromatic finish.
3. Tasting Profile
4. Recommended Moments and Pairing
Precise Gourmet Pairing (Expanded): Due to its festive and spicy character, it pairs with the Mexican Christmas dinner: turkey, romeritos, bacalao a la vizcaína, Oaxacan tamales, mole negro, coloradito, apple salad, buñuelos, fruit punch, aged and cured cheeses, nuts, seasonal fruit, and dark chocolate.
Suggested Moments:
- Christmas and New Year: The perfect bottle for Christmas Eve dinner and the midnight toast.
- Gift: An exclusive gift, in an annual edition black bottle, for someone who appreciates collectible mezcal.
- Business: A seasonal corporate gift that projects discernment and culture at year-end closings and client meetings.
- Special Celebration: Ideal for toasting at posadas, anniversaries, and memorable gatherings.
- Family Meal: A bottle to share during long after-dinner conversations and year-end banquets.
- Romantic Dinner: For an intimate dinner, served in a glass with dark chocolate and seasonal fruit.
- Carnita Asada: A festive pairing for fine charcoal-grilled cuts at year-end gatherings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the specific origin and distillery of this mezcal?
It is made at the Cortés family palenque in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, Mexico, and is produced by Casa Mezcalera Cortés under its El Jolgorio line, with master mezcaleros from the family.
Is Mezcal El Jolgorio Pechuga Navideña dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It is a dry profile mezcal: it contains no added sugars or flavorings. The fruit and spice notes come from the ingredients placed in the distillation, not from sweeteners.
What is a pechuga mezcal?
It is a ceremonial mezcal that is distilled a second time with fruits, nuts, spices, and a raw turkey breast suspended in the still. The name “pechuga” means chest in Spanish.
What makes the Christmas edition different?
It is a special edition, one batch per year, in a black bottle, with a seasonal recipe that includes mandarins and tejocote, as well as orange, raisins, chabacano, pineapple, apple, banana, anise, and nuts.
Is it suitable for vegetarians or people with allergies?
It is not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets because a turkey breast is involved in its production, and it is prepared with nuts. If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, consult before consuming.
At what temperature and how is it recommended to serve?
It is recommended to serve at room temperature (between 16°C and 18°C) in a mezcal glass or tulip glass, without ice, and let it open for a few minutes in the glass to appreciate its aromas.
What are the best pairing options?
It pairs very well with turkey, romeritos, bacalao, tamales, mole, buñuelos, aged cheeses, nuts, seasonal fruit, and dark chocolate.
When is it recommended to enjoy this mezcal?
It is ideal for Christmas and New Year, gifting, special celebrations, business meals, romantic dinners, family meals, and for artisanal mezcal collectors.
How is my order shipped and packaged?
At LaCava.shop, we package your bottles with reinforced shock-proof protection and offer free shipping from $1,499 MXN throughout Mexico.
What is the return policy?
LaCava.shop offers free returns within the first 90 days.