Review #: 170
Description: Alipus “San Andreas” SAM014/18
Spirit: Mezcal
Background: An offering from Mezcal Alipus, the “San Andreas” bottling. Batches can vary slightly in their agave components and different Mezcaleros. This batch was distilled by Don Valente Angel Garcia Juarez comprised of 90% Angustifolia and 10% Karwinskii in a copper still.
Reviews 170 – 174 were done as part of a virtual “Mezcal 101” class to offer a decent range of options and styles for decently affordable and available bottles.
Distillery – Don Valente Garcia
Bottler – Mezcal Alipus
Brand – Mezcal Alipus
Selection – N/A
ABV – 47.5%
Age – Unaged
Nose – Vanilla cream, ripe banana, light floral notes, subtle agave, sweet chocolate, jackfruit
Taste – Sweet cream, sweet berries, vanilla, silky mouthfeel, banana, jackfruit
Finish – A little short, sweet and tart fruits, pleasant warmth
Score: 5
Would I buy a bottle? Yes, because I could see this being a great pour on a warm evening to lightly sip on after dinner
Thoughts: This was quite tasty with lots of fruit and cream. Not much complexity, especially on the finish, but I could see myself blowing through a bottle of this and just enjoying it