Skorpios 1618 Anejo Tequila
40% ABV (80 proof) | 750mL | Aged 18–24 months in medium-char American bourbon barrels | NOM 1522 — Skorpios 1618 Añejo takes the brand's single-estate, additive-free spirit — 7–10-year Blue Weber agaves, brick ovens, roller mill, open-air fermentation, copper-pot double distillation — and rests it 18–24 months in medium-char American bourbon barrels, blended by age and barrel type. One production quirk stands out: the fermenting spirit is played Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 while in barrel. Made under NOM 1522 in Amatitán, Jalisco. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Extended oak time shows: caramelized agave and vanilla bean on the nose, a palate of butterscotch, toasted oak, dried fruit, and baking spice, and a long, silky finish with a whisper of the brand's earthy house character. Among añejo tequilas, this is a slow-sipper built like a fine bourbon — neat only. Pair it with the reposado from the same line for a side-by-side tasting.
Tasting notes
Nose: caramelized agave, vanilla bean, oak. Palate: butterscotch, toasted oak, dried fruit, baking spice. Finish: long and silky; earthy agave whisper. (Per brand and retailer notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 40% ABV (80 proof) — 750mL
- Aged 18–24 months in medium-char American bourbon barrels, blended by age and barrel type
- Single-estate 100% Blue Weber agave, additive-free; NOM 1522, Amatitán, Jalisco
- Classical music (Beethoven's 9th) played during in-barrel fermentation — a brand signature
- Four-generations Jalisco family brand
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat in a copita or tulip glass at room temperature — an añejo made for slow sipping, especially after dinner.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Skorpios 1618 Anejo aged?
18–24 months in American bourbon barrels with a medium internal char.
What is the Beethoven's 9th detail about?
Brand production copy states that classical music — Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 — is played during the in-barrel fermentation stage.
Is it additive-free?
Yes — no flavoring additives, per the brand.
What is the difference between the Skorpios Anejo and Reposado?
The añejo spends 18–24 months in bourbon barrels versus 6–12 months for the reposado, giving it deeper caramel, oak, and spice notes.