Alipus San Luis

Producing Alipús since: 2013. Initial producer: Don Baltazar Cruz, married to Doña Lupita. Current producers: Don Baltazar Cruz and sons. DATA SHEET Mezcal teachers: Don Baltazar Cruz Gómez and sons. Soil: San Luis del Río, Tlacolula, Oaxaca. It is a soil that does not keep uniformity in its structure, color and consistency due to its oxidation process. It is a suitable soil for agriculture, as long as it is kept properly fertilized. Palenque height: 955 meters above sea level. Maguey height: 1,550 to 1,700 meters above sea level. CATA'S NOTES View: transparent. Aroma: smoked, with notes of cooked maguey. Taste: flavors of roasted seeds and smoky notes. Low acidity with short persistence on the palate. Pairing: grilled octopus, salmon cooked with herbs, tamales.