{"product_id":"alipus-san-balthazar-70cl","title":"Alipus San Balthazar - 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\u003eAlipus San Baltazar Mezcal is an unaged Joven spirit with 47.9% ABV and a 70CL bottle size, featuring delicate fruitiness, herbal tarragon, and earthy mineral smoke.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Nose: Gently smoky aromas of herbal agave, mineral earth, and citrus hints, carrying delicate lime and floral aromatics.\u003cbr\u003e•    Palate: Charred agave, sweet vanilla, green sugar cane, and rich earthy smoke complemented by a soft, velvety texture.\u003cbr\u003e•    Finish: Clean, viscous fade leaving a sweet, subtle salinity and lingering dry smoke.\u003cbr\u003eServing and Cocktail Suggestions\u003cbr\u003e•    Sipping Neat: Enjoy it at room temperature in a traditional copita to fully appreciate the complex mineral profile.\u003cbr\u003e•    Mezcal Mule: Mix with fresh lime juice, ginger beer, and a lime wheel garnish for a refreshing, smoky highball.\u003cbr\u003e•    Smoky Margarita: Substitute traditional tequila with this expression, blending it with fresh lime juice and triple sec over ice with a salted rim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Spicy Dishes: Complements fiery regional Mexican dishes or spicy chili-infused courses.\u003cbr\u003e•    Barbecue: Enhances slow-smoked meats, charred vegetables, and rich barbecued pork.\u003cbr\u003e•    Cheese and Nuts: Pair with sharp artisanal cheeses and lightly salted roasted almonds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistilling Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced in the community of San Baltazar Guelavila in Oaxaca by master distillers Don Cosme Hernández and his son Cirilo, the 100% Espadín agave is cultivated in rocky, white, calcareous soils at high elevations. Craft production utilises a conical underground stone oven for roasting, a traditional stone mill or tahona for crushing, natural fermentation using wild yeasts in old pine vats, and 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":55064025268567,"sku":null,"price":58.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/5529\/9927\/files\/Baltazar.jpg?v=1789729073","url":"https:\/\/artifexdrinks.com\/products\/alipus-san-balthazar-70cl","provider":"Artifex Drinks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}