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    Maestro Mezcalero

    Douglas French

    Maestro Mezcalero, Scorpion Mezcal

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    Portrait of Douglas French

    Portrait of Douglas French

    i. Biography

    Douglas French is the founder and Master Distiller at Sierra Norte Whiskey, as well as the founder and Maestro Mezcalero at Scorpion Mezcal, both located in San Agustín de las Juntas. He launched Scorpion Mezcal after working as Quality Control Manager for Encantado Mezcal in Oaxaca. He expanded his distilling work by founding Sierra Norte Whiskey.

    Career - Founder and Master Distiller, Sierra Norte Whiskey, San Agustín de las Juntas (2014–present) - Founder and Maestro Mezcalero, Scorpion Mezcal, San Agustín de las Juntas (1996–present) - Quality Control Manager, Encantado Mezcal, Oaxaca (1995–1996)

    FAQ When did Douglas French start Scorpion Mezcal? He founded Scorpion Mezcal in San Agustín de las Juntas, serving as its Maestro Mezcalero. What other distillery did Douglas French establish? He founded Sierra Norte Whiskey in San Agustín de las Junta, where he serves as Master Distiller.