Holiday Gift Guide for the 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.
For example, VolverDe handmade carafes, perfect for serving beverages, bring 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.
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.
Tizana Mexicana
Founded by Sulieny from Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico, Tizana Mexicana, partners with artisans and celebrates the vibrant heritage and craftsmanship of Mexico.
Tizana Mexicana brings Mexico’s artistry to life through its pieces including their handcrafted Talavera copitas. Each piece is painted by skilled artisans, blending tradition with modern elegance.
TUYO
TUYO creates handmade porcelain pieces along with mezcal pairing salts designed to elevate any gathering. Based in NYC, we love their artisanal salts, MEZSALS. Each salt variety is made from carefully selected organic produce, herbs, and spices all of which are sourced locally whenever possible. Sprinkle on fruits, vegetables and cheeses or apply to the rim of a cocktail vessel. They will add a burst of flavor to a home-cooked meal or simply dust your favorite salt over a generously buttered or oil-dipped bread.
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.
