# Beefy Small-Batch Liquors Mezcal Artesanal with Wagyu is Distilled with Meat Drippings By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-08-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezcal-artesanal-with-wagyu References: [bottleraiders](https://bottleraiders.com/agave/pechuga/paquera-mezcal-rolls-out-wagyu-beef-distilled-liquor/) & [paqueramezcal](https://paqueramezcal.com/)  Paquera Mezcal introduced a limited-edition Mezcal Artesanal with Wagyu distilled with premium beef drippings. This Mezcal Artesanal was produced with [Tajima Wagyu beef](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wagyu-christmas-joints) sourced from Twin Bridges, Montana by wrapping it in twine and suspending it within clay pots during the first round of distillation. According to the brand, it adds a "buttery finish" to the final expression. The rise of [savory alcohol products and cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diistil) across the beverage industry reflects a growing demand for rich, umami flavors from ingredients like herbs, spices, vegetables and even meats to create innovative, sophisticated drinks. Although Mezcal Artesanal with Wagyu is a first for Paquera Mezcal, it draws from traditional techniques originating from the 1860s, when distillers used to dangle protein chunks above the still to infuse spirits with unexpected flavor notes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 26% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Savory Alcohol Infusions:** Innovative spirits infused with ingredients like herbs, spices, and even meats are gaining popularity, adding rich, umami flavors to the beverage scene. - **Meat-enhanced Beverages:** The introduction of meat drippings in alcohol production is pushing the boundaries of flavor profiling by combining traditional distillation techniques with modern gourmet elements. - **Small-batch Craft Spirits:** Limited-edition, artisanal spirits focusing on unique, high-quality ingredients and small-scale production are resonating with consumers seeking exclusivity and premium taste experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Beverage Industry:** The incorporation of complex, savory ingredients like Wagyu beef into artisanal liquors presents new gourmet possibilities for the craft beverage sector. - **Gourmet Food and Beverage:** Intersecting the realms of fine dining and alcohol, gourmet food and beverage industries may explore novel pairings and infused products to cater to sophisticated palates. - **Heritage-revival Distilling:** Reviving traditional distilling methods from the 1860s, including hanging protein chunks above stills, could inspire a niche segment emphasizing heritage craftsmanship and unique flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fat-Washed Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wa-gyn.md) - [Ultra-Premium Mexican Mezcals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contraluz-cristalino-mezcal.md) - [Clean Artisanal Mezcals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doce-mezcal.md) - [Ultra-Premium Artisanal Mezcals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-mezcal.md) - [BBQ-Inspired Whiskys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardbeg-bizarrebq.md) - [Reddish Caramelized Mezcals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reposado-caribbean-cask-finish.md) - [Canned Mezcal Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezo.md) - [Spiced Mezcal Margarita Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-mezcal-margarita.md) - [Award-Winning Mezcals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awardwinning-mezcal.md)