Reviews / Alipús San Miguel 2018
Review · · by The Editors
Alipús San Miguel 2018
A 2018 San Miguel vintage – Alipus doing ensamble work
Score: 3.5/5 agaves
- Producer: Alipus Mezcal
- Maestro: Jesus Rios, Leonardo Rojas
- Region: Potrero, Oaxaca
- Agave: Arroqueño, Espadin
- ABV: 47.5%
- Price: $60 ($$)
Verdict
A legitimate vintage Alipus. Vintage-dated Alipus bottles are rare, most of the range is produced in ongoing batches without date markers – and the 2018 San Miguel at 47.5% is a time-capsule bottling that captured that specific year's harvest conditions. The arroqueño-espadín ensamble carries weight cleanly. Consensus matches. A solid San Miguel pick for vintage-date collectors and range completists.
Vintage-dated Alipus bottles are worth seeking for their time-capsule value
Tasting notes
Nose: Cooked agave with warm earth
Palate: Arroqueño's weight, espadín's structure; medium-dense at 47.5%
Finish: Drying, warm. Stays long
The bottom line
A solid San Miguel pick