Alipús San Juan Del Rio Mezcal

Mezcal: Alipús San Juan Del Rio

Distilled by youthful maestro mezcalero Rodolfo Juan Juarez, this Espadín reflects high-altitude terroir on an upland plateau irrigated only by the rain.

Size: 750ML

Proof: 84.6 (42.3% ABV)

Origin: Mexico

Distillery: Craft Distillery

Alipús is a social project that seeks to generate rural economy in Oaxaca through making and commercializing artisan mezcal. These are mezcales jóvenes (unaged), made by a small family distilleries.

Alipús San Juan del Rio Mezcal Tasting Notes

Nose: Smokey and kind of sweet.

Palate: Fruity, agave forward, with some brininess.

Finish: Peaty smoke and viscous on the mouth.

Distillery Information

Founded in 1999, Alipús started out as an alternative project supported by Los Danzantes Distillery. The idea was to create a map of Oaxacan mezcals showing how the conditions where each is produced differentiates the final product, with distinct soils, waters and climates having a singular influence on the land where each mezcal is grown. Alipús seeks to promote and develop awareness about traditional mezcal producers in Oaxaca – in particular about their knowledge and high-quality products. Current distribution and branding efforts have resulted in superlative reviews and increased economic development for traditional mezcal farmers where before there was very little.