Holiday Gift Guide for Spirits Connoisseurs
The best gifts tell stories of place, purpose, and people. This holiday season, go beyond the ordinary and choose gifts that truly matter: crafted with care and meant to connect and uplift the people around you.
At the heart of this guide is MOCEL: An award-winning, small-batch mezcal crafted in Michoacán, Mexico, using 400-year-old artisanal methods. Every bottle, handmade in ceramic and distilled from 100% agave, captures a moment in time - the soil, the climate, and the artistry of those who make it. With as few as 582 bottles per batch, Mocel is a rare and meaningful gift for the discerning collector or thoughtful host.
For those who value culture, craft, and a good spirit, our Holiday Gift Guide for the Spirits Connoisseurs pairs each thoughtful selection with Mocel Mezcal’s limited-batch expressions—gifts to be shared, savored, and remembered.
VolverDe
Every bottle of Mocel celebrates the beauty of Michoacán’s handmade traditions, making it a natural pairing with pieces from VolverDe. Founded by sisters Aidee and Mónica from Chicago, VolverDe honors craftsmanship and connection through timeless, earth-inspired design. Their Humo Collection—a series of smoke-inspired home goods—pays tribute to smoke as a sacred element of transformation in our culture.
VolverDe’s handmade carafes are perfect for serving MOCEL or your favorite beverages, adding warmth and intention to any table.
CURATE
Based in Wenatchee, Washington, Dorrinda founded CURATE to showcase small chocolate producers who transform single-origin cacao into edible art. Step into Curate’s tasting room, and you’ll discover the stories of the regions and people behind each chocolate. The bean-to-bar selections curated by Dorrinda feature delicate flavor notes of citrus, spice, and floral perfectly complementing MOCEL’s Cupreata. Together, they create an indulgent pairing rooted in craft and place.
Tizana Mexicana
Tizana Mexicana is a social-impact platform founded by Suleiny Altamirano that bridges the gap between artisan communities in Mexico and modern markets. Inspired by the resilience and creativity of makers, Tizana partners directly with artisan families to uphold fair-trade practices and create an ecosystem that gives back by fostering economic development and empowerment. Offering Mexican-inspired pieces such as handcrafted Talavera mezcaleros, each creation honors heritage, storytelling, and the hands behind every detail.
Sip MOCEL in Tizana’s Talavera copitas. Perfect for your next holiday gathering.
Tieton Farm & Creamery
Owners and farmers Ruth and Lorrie run a solar-powered farm in Yakima, Washington, enriching the land each year without artificial fertilizers or chemicals. At Tieton Farm & Creamery, they craft small-batch goat and sheep cheeses by hand with care and patience. Their cheeses offer creamy, earthy undertones that pair beautifully with MOCEL’s Ensamble, enhancing its floral and bright notes.
This holiday season, give gifts that tell a story of craft, connection, and care. Let Mocel and these artisans bring warmth, meaning, and joy to every table and every gathering.
