Scorpion Mezcal Silver
Scorpion Mezcal Silver is the house's unaged joven — 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL, distilled from 100% Espadin agave in Oaxaca, Mexico and bottled clear and unaged with a real scorpion (venom removed) sealed inside every bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Agave: 100% Espadin
- Class: Silver / Joven — unaged
- Origin: San Agustin de las Juntas, Oaxaca, Mexico — NOM 019X
- Signature: Real scorpion sealed in the bottle
The Original Scorpion in the Bottle
Scorpion has always led with the spirit, not the stunt: Douglas French's distillery in San Agustin de las Juntas makes its Espadin mezcal with steam-autoclave cooking, open stainless-vat fermentation and a double distillation — stainless steel first, then copper pot — and the Silver is that spirit untouched by oak, all agave, citrus and dry, savoury depth. The scorpion came later as a signature, harvested on the distillery grounds and sealed into the bottle where the spirit preserves it; it flavours nothing, and it has made the bottle unmistakable for decades. Start here, then climb the range in our mezcal collection, browse the wider tequila and mezcal shelves, or see the Scorpion Mezcal vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Dry and savoury — lime, citrus, cucumber, salt and herbs, with char and spice as it warms. Palate: Dry and sweet at once — lime, citrus and leather in a light, spritely body, almost tannic at the edges. Finish: A delicate warmth, smoky with a spicy aftertaste.
How to Enjoy
Sip it neat to meet the house style, or put it to work: it is built for Margaritas, Palomas and mezcal Mules, where an unaged Espadin brings smoke without oak sweetness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the scorpion real, and is it safe? Real, yes — the brand removes the venom and stinger before sealing the scorpion in, and the spirit preserves the exoskeleton. It is a signature, not a garnish; the brand does not suggest eating it.
What does 'Silver' mean for mezcal? Silver is the unaged class — the same as joven. The spirit goes from still to bottle without oak, so it tastes purely of agave, roast and smoke.
Does the scorpion change the flavour? No. The brand is explicit that the scorpion is a signature of the house, preserved by the spirit — the flavour is all Espadin mezcal.
The bottle everyone remembers, the mezcal worth drinking — order Scorpion Mezcal Silver online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.