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Scorpion Reposado

A rested espadín for cocktail use

Score: 3.0/5 agaves

Scorpion Reposado bottle
  • Producer: Scorpion Mezcal
  • Maestro: Doug French
  • Region: Oaxaca
  • Agave: Espadin
  • ABV: 40%
  • Price: $65 ($)

Verdict

Scorpion's reposado is a serviceable rested espadín built for bar use – Doug French makes it honestly within the 40% constraint. Sits near the Sacrificio reposado in register but cleaner. Consensus 3.5 is a half-step generous; we score it 3.0. Functional.

A reposado that works best submerged in a cocktail

Tasting notes

Nose: Light vanilla walks in first. Then cooked agave, soft wood

Palate: 40% and a short rest – the barrel adds warmth without burying the agave. Clean, smooth, slight

Finish: Sweet, mild wood

The bottom line

Buy for Manhattans and Old Fashioneds; pass for sipping

Where to buy online

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