Alipus San Andres is made by the renowned mezcalero Don Valente Angel or by Don Atanasio Aragón Martínez. Check your bottle to see who produced yours.
About this mezcal
Alipus San Andres is made with maguey Espadin and Bicuishe. The land around Don Valente’s palenque is a high rolling plateau at about 5000 feet. The soil is mostly shale, which is not typically good for growing vegetation of any kind, but some agave can flourish. Don Valente’s mezcals have unique flavors and aromas, and this mezcal is no different. Newer releases of this will list maguey Bicuishe on the label in addition to maguey Espadin.
In Spring 2019, Alipus also began releasing San Andres mezcal made by Don Atanasio Aragón Martínez.
Alipus Mezcal
Alipús was born in 1999, as a project of the Destilería Los Danzantes, with Don Joel Antonio and sons as the first producers, in San Juan del Río. Subsequently, Don Eduardo Hernández, of Santa Ana del Río, making Alipús Santa Ana mezcal; Don Cosme Hernandez and his son Cirilo in San Baltazar Guelavila, who make the Alipús San Baltazar mezcal; Don Valente Angel and sons, of Santa María La Pila, with the Alipús San Andrés mezcal. In 2013, Alipús San Luis was incorporated, made by Don Baltazar Cruz and sons, of San Luis del Río, and Alipús San Miguel, made by Don Felix García, Leonardo Rojas, and Tío Jesús in the Potrero Sola de Vega.
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Tyler
643 reviewsLike many of Don Valente Angel’s excellent mezcals, this spirit is full of delicious minerality. It’s velvety on the palate. This espadin is fruity, hints of salt, and soft floral notes. Probably my favorite of the five Alipus offerings, though I’m admittedly partial to the flavors of this Don Angel’s mezcals. Lot SAM006/15
Jonny
708 reviewsLot SAM007/15. Lots of lavender, flowers, and perfume on the nose. The first sip is also very floral before moving to notes of almond, vanilla, and papaya. This Alipus is mostly fruit-forward. For an Espadin, this has a lot of diverse tastes and a lot of fruit and perfume. The Pink, Purple, and Blue Alipus are my favorites, but they’re all worth trying.
Sandy
11 reviewsAlthough popular in the bars around Austin, I found the alcohol overpowering. Must make a tasty cocktail!
Larry
First sip and I could tell this Mezcal was in a league of its own. It has that perfect balance. Not too strong and not too fruity. Put San Andres on that TOP shelf!
Mezcal Mary
6 reviewsAlipus San Andres is an easy sipping mezcal. Smokey, bright, and not too strong. Great taste for introducing friends to mezcal.