{"product_id":"scorpion-silver-mezcal-joven-100-agave-750ml","title":"Scorpion Silver Mezcal Joven 100% Agave 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eScorpion Silver is an unaged 100% agave Espadín mezcal made in small batches in Oaxaca, Mexico, with a real scorpion in every bottle, bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScorpion has been available in the U.S. since 1996. It is made by Maestro Mezcalero Douglas French, who learned the trade from third-generation mezcalero Don Lupe and has built a 50,000-square-foot production in Oaxaca that transforms native agaves into the award-winning Scorpion line. The mezcal is handcrafted from sustainably harvested agave with no artificial flavors or colors, and most of it is double distilled in copper. Each bottle contains a real scorpion hand-collected from the hills surrounding the distillery, behind the brand's famous slogan: worms are for wimps. The distinctive bottle comes with its own little Scorpion Mezcal sombrero.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFreshly distilled and bottled without aging, it shows plenty of citrus on the nose and palate, with orange and lime, balanced and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its scorpion and tiny sombrero, it is a conversation-starting gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMezcal is made by roasting agave hearts, traditionally in earthen pits, then crushing, fermenting and distilling them, a process that gives the spirit its characteristic smoky depth. Each agave variety and each village brings its own character, which is why enthusiasts love exploring small-batch bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMezcal and other agave spirits are traditionally sipped from a copita or a small clay cup, in small sips, often alongside orange slices dusted with sal de gusano. Many are made in tiny batches by individual families, so each bottle is a snapshot of a particular place, agave and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoven mezcal shows the agave's character most clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it in a copita with orange slices and sal de gusano.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt makes a smoky twist on a Margarita.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scorpion makes it a fun bottle to share at parties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus, orange, lime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright citrus, clean agave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced and clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scorpion Mezcal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMezcalero:\u003c\/strong\u003e Douglas French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Espadín\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joven (silver) mezcal, unaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat with orange slices, or use it in a mezcal Margarita or Paloma. It pairs with tlayudas, grilled meats or spicy salsas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there really a scorpion in the bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, hand-collected from the hills around the distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaestro Mezcalero Douglas French in Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is freshly distilled and bottled without aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mezcal\"\u003eMezcal collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scorpion Mezcal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023577444661,"sku":"VWS200429449","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-22657.webp?v=1793661980","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/scorpion-silver-mezcal-joven-100-agave-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}