Erstwhile 5 Spice Duck Pechuga 2023 375 ml

Erstwhile 5 Spice Duck Pechuga 2023 is a pechuga-style mezcal from Erstwhile Spirits, a category where a piece of raw meat — traditionally chicken breast, though ambitious producers use other proteins — is suspended over the still during a third distillation, adding fat and savory character to the spirit. This version uses duck and five-spice seasoning, an unusual and labor-intensive take on the technique dated to its 2023 production run. Expect the base mezcal's smoke and roasted agave joined by a rich, savory undertone and warm spice from the five-spice blend, a genuinely unusual profile even within mezcal. This is a small-batch, once-off style release built for adventurous agave drinkers.

How to drink Erstwhile 5 Spice Duck Pechuga

Sip it neat in a copita to experience the full savory-spice complexity this pechuga technique produces — mixing it would bury what makes it distinct. Treat it as a conversation piece for a tasting rather than an everyday pour.