Estancia Raicilla Pechuga

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48% ABV• 750mL

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Estancia Raicilla Pechuga is a rare and captivating expression of Mexico's most storied wild spirit tradition, elevated further by the ancient pechuga method of hanging raw ingredients in the still during final distillation.


Raicilla is a category of agave spirit deeply rooted in the Jalisco highlands and coast, produced from wild or semi-wild agave varieties using artisanal techniques passed down through generations. The pechuga process infuses the distillate with additional layers of complexity, traditionally achieved by suspending proteins, fruits, or grains in the still so that vapors pass through them before condensing, lending the finished spirit a silky, savory richness unlike any other.


  • Nose: Expect wild, earthy agave character layered with the subtle savory depth and delicate fruit nuance that define the pechuga style
  • Palate: Rich and textured, with roasted agave, wild herbs, and a lingering warmth that speaks to traditional small-batch production
  • Finish: Long and contemplative, with a smooth, savory fade that rewards slow sipping

Estancia Raicilla Pechuga holds its own beautifully in a Paloma or a simple Mezcal Mule, though its complexity shines brightest when enjoyed neat so nothing competes with its rare character.


Best served neat or over a single large ice cube to open up its aromatics. Estancia Raicilla Pechuga is an artisanal agave spirit from the Jalisco region of Mexico, crafted in the traditional pechuga style for those who seek the extraordinary.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright citrus, with lemon peel and lime, fresh herbs, mint and a savory edge

Palate: Clean and bright, with crisp apple, tropical fruit and citrus, and a light candied sweetness

Finish: Salty and mineral, with lingering citrus

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Location: La Estancia de Landeros, Jalisco
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Master Distiller: Alfredo Salvatierra
Estancia makes raicilla in La Estancia de Landeros, a town in the Sierra Madre Occidental of western Jalisco. Maestro Alfredo Salvatierra roasts wild Agave maximiliana in adobe mamposteria ovens heated with oak, then ferments it in clay amphorae from Tonalá and oak vats. The raicilla is distilled twice in copper and stainless steel pot stills. The project is led by Rio Chenery, whose family background in Australian wine led him to the amphorae. The raicillero Don Gerardo Peña, known as El Lobo, sold them their first Maximiliana, and they have double distilled from the start, as he does.
Map of Jalisco, Mexico, with La Estancia de Landeros marked
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La Estancia de Landeros, Jalisco

Map of Jalisco, Mexico, with La Estancia de Landeros marked

La Estancia de Landeros is a small farming town high in the Sierra Madre Occidental of western Jalisco, about two hours inland from the Pacific coast near Sayulita. This is raicilla de la sierra country, where Agave maximiliana grows wild in cool, dry mountain air and loamy soil. Orchards around the town grow plum, tejocote and quince. Raicilla from these mountains has had its own denomination of origin since 2019.

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