Raw materials
Agave (Espadín)
Local agaves / traditional varieties (used in some expressions)
Brand
Alipús
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Alipús.
Alipús is a mezcal project/brand linked to Destilería Los Danzantes that selects and markets artisanal mezcales produced in small palenques by different communities of Oaxaca.
mezcal
artisanal mezcal
mezcal single-site (per village)
social project / rural development
Producer range
Producer range Alipús
Spirit categories
mezcal
artisanal mezcal
mezcal single-site (per village)
social project / rural development
Representative products
Mezcal Alipús San Juan
Mezcal Alipús Santa Ana del Río
Mezcal Alipús San Baltazar Guelavila
Mezcal Alipús San Luis del Río
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Artisanal small-batch production, with piñas cooked in traditional ovens, fermentation in local tanks (wood/cypress in some cases) and distillation in traditional stills. Specific methods (use of copper stills or amphora/terracotta vessels) vary depending on the palenque and the expression.
Distillation
Traditional distillation in artisanal stills: many expressions use copper stills, while others (some productions from Sola de Vega) use amphora/terracotta vessels for distillation; fermentations and cookings follow local traditional methods.
Producer history Alipús
Alipús was born as a project of Destilería Los Danzantes in the late 1990s with the goal of promoting mezcales produced by campesino families in the various communities of Oaxaca. The first expressions were associated with producers from San Juan del Río; the project later included other palenques such as those of Santa Ana del Río, San Baltazar Guelavila, San Luis del Río and communities of Sola de Vega. Commercial and informative sources indicate the project's origin between 1998 and 1999 and cite specific mezcaleros/families involved in the collection.
Production philosophy
To promote artisanal mezcales and the work of local producers: Alipús highlights territorial differences (single-site / per village) and supports traditional production practices to preserve rural economies and local techniques.
Territory
State of Oaxaca, Mexico. Communities and villages cited in sources: San Juan del Río (Tlacolula district), Santa Ana del Río, San Baltazar Guelavila, San Luis del Río, Sola de Vega and other local communities.
Alipús
This producer is a useful reference point for enthusiasts looking for authentic spirits, distinctive production identity and a carefully selected online catalogue.
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