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Alipus San Luis XX Aniversario
The XX Aniversario San Luis – Alipus taking its 20-year mark seriously
Score: 4.0/5 agaves
- Producer: Alipus Mezcal
- Maestro: Baltazar Cruz Gomez
- Region: San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca
- Agave: Espadin, Tepextate
- ABV: 46.4%
- Price: $65 ($$)
Verdict
A legitimate anniversary release that distinguishes itself in the Alipus range. The XX Aniversario line is where Alipus moves past its standard village commercial work into specialty territory, and the San Luis del Rio version with tepextate added at 46.4% is the range's clearest argument for why the anniversary tier matters. The additional tepextate lifts an already-strong SLDR base. Community average matches. Track down while available.
Anniversary editions often underdeliver. This one doesn't
Tasting notes
Nose: Warm stone. Then cooked agave, green pepper, floral edge
Palate: The tepextate addition lifts the espadín base; dense and aromatic at 46.4%
Finish: Drying, cooling
The bottom line
Track down while available