{"product_id":"alipus-san-andres-mezcal-70cl","title":"Alipus San Andres Mezcal - 70CL","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlipús is not a single distillery, but an artisanal single-village mezcal brand created in 1999 by Grupo Los Danzantes in Oaxaca, Mexico. It operates as a social project to support rural family-run palenques (distilleries) by helping them with export certification and so on. Everyone pitches in. Alipus fantastic range is made from 100% Agave Espadín (and sometimes blended with wild varieties like Bicuishe).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, agaves are wood-roasted in underground conical pits, crushed using stone mills (tahona) or wooden mallets, fermented with native yeasts in open wooden vats, and double-distilled in small copper or clay pot stills. Each bottling highlights the distinct terroir, altitude, soil type, and local family distillation techniques of specific Oaxacan villages like San Andrés, San Baltazar, and Santa Ana del Río.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlipús San Andrés Mezcal has a 47.5% ABV and a 70CL bottle size, defined by complex floral aromas, rich smoke, and citrus balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Nose: Roasted agave, white flowers, soft caramel, ripe pineapple, and earthy slate.\u003cbr\u003e•    Palate: Silky, complex, and intensely floral with sweet caramel, herbal mint, and bright citrus acidity.\u003cbr\u003e•    Finish: Long, dry, and smoky with lingering echoes of pepper, cocoa, and fresh pine.\u003cbr\u003eServing and Cocktail Suggestions\u003cbr\u003e•    Neat: Sip slowly at room temperature from a small clay copita to fully appreciate the complex agave flavours.\u003cbr\u003e•    Mezcal Mule: Mix with fresh lime juice, ginger beer, and a dash of agave syrup over crushed ice.\u003cbr\u003e•    Oaxacan Negroni: Substitute the traditional gin for this mezcal when pairing with sweet vermouth and Campari.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Grilled Meats: Enhances charcoaled steak, smoked pork belly, and barbecued lamb chops.\u003cbr\u003e•    Tapas and Cheese: Matches well with mature cheddar, salted nuts, and orange slices dusted with chilli powder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate History and Distilling Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Produced by master distiller Don Valente Ángel and his family in the Oaxacan village of San Andrés Miahuatlán.\u003cbr\u003e•    Agaves are wood-roasted in conical below-ground ovens and crushed via traditional stone milling.\u003cbr\u003e•    Fermentation occurs naturally using native yeasts inside open cypress wood vats, followed by double distillation in small, wood-fired copper pot stills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amathus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55063896031575,"sku":null,"price":58.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/5529\/9927\/files\/San-Andres-Mezcal.jpg?v=1789728819","url":"https:\/\/artifexdrinks.com\/products\/alipus-san-andres-mezcal-70cl","provider":"Artifex Drinks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}