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Alipus XX San Baltazar Aniversario – Don Cosme & Cirilo

Alipus XX San Baltazar Aniversario – Don Cosme & Cirilo

Oaxaca

Alipus XX San Baltazar Aniversario, Don Cosme & Cirilo is a 48 percent abv mezcal ensamble from Oaxaca. This expression blends Angustifolia, Potatorum, and Rhodacantha agaves milled in a tahona. Distillation occurs in copper stills under NOM-O14X standards by Cirilo and Cosme Hernandez. Lot AE-XXSBC number 237 of 450 presents anise and peppermint notes on the palate. Smoke balances floral and earthy undertones to create a smooth profile at this strength. The initial nose may seem uninteresting, yet the complexity on the palate defines this remarkable bottle for enthusiasts of artisanal production.

Category:Mezcal

Style:Ensamble

NOM:NOM-O14X

Origin:San Baltazar Guélavila, Oaxaca

Cooking:

Distillation:Copper

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Flavor Profile

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Citrus FruitsFruityFloralHerbalSpicedSweetness
Visual Phase

Visual Phase

Color: Crystalline, very bright, with slight cold flashes could be perceived such as silver, very faint bluish or cold light gray under certain lighting conditions. Clarity: Clean and transparent, without impurities or turbidity.

Olfactory Phase

Olfactory Phase

Aromatic profile with a combination of citrus, fruity, herbal and sweet notes. Aromas of pineapple, tangerine and grapefruit stand out, accompanied by apple yellow, mint and cinnamon, along with a sweet caramel note. The intensity aromatic is average, as is the alcoholic sensation.

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Taste Phase

Taste Phase

Citrus and spicy taste profile, with defined flavors of mandarin, grapefruit and cinnamon, which provide a fresh and vibrant acidity. Sweet notes of pineapple are perceived and a sweetness reminiscent of caramel. Acidic flavors predominate, accompanied by a subtle sweetness. The alcoholic sensation is medium-low. The aftertaste shows an average persistence, dominated by citrus notes and fruity. Notes of pineapple, orange and lime are perceived. The alcoholic sensation and astringency is low, allowing the final notes to be expressed clearly and softness.

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🍍Pineapple
🍊Tangerine
🍎Apple
🫚Ginger
🪵Cinnamon
🥭Mango
🍊Grapefruit
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About the Brand

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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