Skorpios 1618 Joven Tequila
40% ABV (80 proof) | 750mL | Joven: unaged blanco + 22–24-month añejo | NOM 1522 — Skorpios 1618 Joven is the line's marriage bottle: unaged blanco tequila blended with the brand's 22–24-month-aged añejo (the exact blanco/añejo ratio is not published by the brand). Everything else follows the house method — single-estate 7–10-year Blue Weber agaves from Amatitán, Jalisco, brick ovens, open-air fermentation, copper-pot double distillation, additive-free — made under NOM 1522. The result lands between bright and deep. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
The blend does what young tequilas are built to do: fresh citrus and clean agave on the nose, a palate of orange peel, light oak, earth, and a buttery note, and a smooth, medium finish. Among joven and blanco tequilas, this one carries the añejo's depth without losing the blanco's brightness — 88 points from Wine Enthusiast. Sip it neat, or let it elevate a margarita.
Tasting notes
Nose: fresh citrus, clean agave. Palate: orange peel, light oak, earth, buttery note. Finish: smooth and medium. (Per brand and retailer notes; WE 88.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 40% ABV (80 proof) — 750mL
- Joven blend of unaged blanco + 22–24-month añejo
- Single-estate 100% Blue Weber agave, additive-free; NOM 1522, Amatitán, Jalisco
- 88 points — Wine Enthusiast
- Brick ovens, open-air fermentation, copper-pot double distillation
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat in a copita, or as a premium margarita base — the añejo component adds depth most blancos can't.
Frequently asked questions
What is a joven tequila?
A joven ("young") is a blend — typically unaged blanco mixed with aged tequila. Skorpios 1618 Joven blends blanco with 22–24-month añejo.
What is the blanco-to-anejo ratio?
The brand confirms the two components but not the ratio; one retailer suggests 50/50, which is retailer-sourced, not brand-confirmed.
Is Skorpios 1618 Joven additive-free?
Yes — no flavoring additives, per the brand.
How is it different from the Skorpios Reposado?
The joven blends unaged blanco with long-aged añejo for brightness-plus-depth, while the reposado is a single spirit rested 6–12 months in oak.