PURE FLAVOR, NO SMOKE: ESCORPION'S ESTATE-GROWN AGAVE VARIETALS
Mezcal Escorpion® is led by founder and Maestro Mezcalero Douglas French and Maestras Mezcaleras Elsa Arguelles Sanchez and Erika Aquino Aguilar. French created a seed bank of wild and rare mezcals in 1997 and has nursed, grown, harvested, and replanted these in the nearly 30 years since. This multi-decade sustainable farming effort and slow, meticulous processes create mezcals of unparalleled purity.
Produced in San Agustín de Las Juntas, Oaxaca, each maguey's natural essence and flavors shine through because they are cooked in a steam autoclave (not a fire pit, which adds smokiness). Then, the maguey is naturally fermented in open stainless steel vats and double-distilled: first in stainless steel, then slowly refined in copper pot stills. Bottled by hand in small batches, our mezcals capture Oaxaca's traditional craftsmanship and rich, complex terroir.
ESCORPION MADRECUISHE
Experience the bright, vegetal flavors of 100% Maguey Madrecuishe. Our Madrecuishe mezcal is from estate-grown maguey, harvested after 12 years of maturation using traditional and sustainable methods.
ESCORPION CUISHE
Experience the earthy minerality of 100% Maguey Cuishe. Our Cuishe Silver mezcal is from estate-grown maguey, harvested after 8 years of maturation using traditional and sustainable methods.
ESCORPION BARRIL
Experience the robust, earthy flavors of 100% Maguey Barril. Our Barril Mexicano Joven is from estate-grown maguey, harvested after 12 years of maturation using traditional and sustainable methods.
ESCORPION PECHUGA
Experience the heritage and celebratory spirit of Pechuga Mezcal. Our Pechuga is made from locally harvested espadín and incorporates natural flavor in the second distillation.
ESCORPION MEXICANO
Experience the vibrant, nuanced flavors of 100% Maguey Mexicano. Our Mexicano Silver is from estate-grown maguey, harvested after 10 years of maturation using traditional and sustainable methods.
ESCORPION TOBALA
Experience the delicate, nuanced flavors of 100% Maguey Tobalà. Our Tobalà Silver is from estate-grown maguey, harvested after 8 years of maturation using traditional and sustainable methods.
ESCORPION AMERICANA
Experience the vibrant, herbal flavors of 100% Maguey Americano. Our Americano Silver is from estate-grown maguey, harvested after 14 years of maturation using traditional and sustainable methods.
ESCORPION ESPADIN
Experience the savory, sweet flavors of 100% Maguey Espadín. Our Espadin Joven is from grown by local maguey farmers and harvested after 12 years of maturation using traditional and sustainable methods.
ESCORPION MEXICANO + BARRIL
Experience the rich, harmonious flavors of 100% Maguey Mexicano and Barril. Our Mexicano + Barril Ensamble Silver is made from two different estate-grown maguey varietals harvested at 8 years using traditional and sustainable methods.
ESCORPION ARROQUEÑO AÑEJO
Experience the bold, layered flavors of 100% Maguey Arroqueño. Our Arroqueño Añejo is from estate-grown maguey, harvested after 12 years of maturation using traditional and sustainable methods, then aging more than 1 year in French oak barrels..
