La Mezcuela
Short reads for the soon-to-be mezcal maestr@s
Let’s Answer Your Burning Questions…
Manila Meets Michoacan with Magna Kusina x Mocel
Highlights from our memorable night celebrating history, culture and delicious food with Magna Kusina x Mocel. See sneak peak into the menu!
Los Changemakers: From community to mezcal
Microsoft selected Mocel for Los Changemakers Series, spotlighting Latine businesses! Learn about the women behind Mocel, who are teaching us the value of hard work and the belief that it’s not about drinking more but drinking better.
What to Wear and Drink: Your Guide to Holiday Hosting
Alejandra and Mabel Aguirre of Cadena Collective, and Rosalinda and Elizabeth Mendoza of Mocel Mezcal, both share a passion for heritage and bringing loved ones together with style and meaningful traditions. Check out their holiday hosting tips!
Mocel Ensamble Review by Chef Bobby Cortez
“The experience of the Ensemble Mezcal from Mocel Mezcal was quite different from the Cupreata.”
Food artist and photographer, Chef Bobby Cortez (also former private chef for Eddie Murphy and Paul Allen) recently reviewed Mocel's Ensamble mezcal.
Mocel Cupreata Review by Chef Bobby Cortez
Food artist and photographer, Chef Bobby Cortez (also former private chef for Eddie Murphy and Paul Allen) recently reviewed Mocel's expressions and created stunning food pairings - truly, wokrs of art! Check out Chef Cortez' review of Mocel’s Cupreata Expression.
Two years, two double golds!
We're honored to receive double gold medals for 2023 and 2024 at the world’s most prestigious spirits competition, with every judge on the blind tasting panel awarding Mocel a gold medal! 🏆🏆
Should I get the Cupreata or Ensamble mezcal?
Should I get the Cupreata or Ensamble?
Choosing between the Cupreata and the Ensamble is up to personal taste, so here’s how they differ.
Five Beautiful Ways to Reuse Your Mocel Bottle
So you finished your favorite bottle of Mocel? Repurpose your Mocel bottles into delightful elements of home decor. Your unique ceramic bottle can be used as quaint flower vase or reuse it as a stylish candle holder, adding a burst of natural charm to your home.
Mezcal x Chocolate Pairing Guide
Mezcal and chocolate are a match made in culinary heaven, each complementing the other's rich complexity. The smoky, earthy notes of mezcal beautifully enhance the deep flavors of chocolate. Here are five different chocolates that pair deliciously with your mezcal.
Enhance Your Mezcal Experience with These 5 Delectable Pairings!
Uncover the perfect combination! To fully appreciate the richness of Mocel's artisanal mezcal, we recommend savoring it neatly alongside smoky foods or sweet bites. Here are our top 5 food pairing ideas with your Mocel Mezcal purchase!
Mocel’s Double Gold Medal Triumph at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition
We are thrilled to announce that both Mocel’s Cupreata and Ensamble have been awarded the prestigious Double Gold Medal at the renowned San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
What makes Michoacán so special?
Mocel’s mezcal is made in Michoacán using the region’s traditional techniques, but what does that really mean?
What does the Philippines have to do with mezcal?
As part of our collaboration with Archipelago Restaurant, we explored the long relationship between Mexico and the Philippines including the Tarascan Still.
Inspired by Michoacán textiles
In your premier Mocel shipment, enveloping the sleek Mexican-made ceramic bottle of world class mezcal (not to toot our own horn, but it's good stuff), is another remarkable piece of Mexican culture: a handmade cotton loom deshilado cloth.
How is mezcal made?
The art of creating mezcal can be simplified into several steps: harvesting, cooking, fermentation, and distillation.
Mezcal vs. Tequila: What’s the difference?
While mezcal and tequila are both made from agave, there are important differences between the spirits, including species of agave, regions the spirits are made, and the distillation process.
How to drink mezcal the Michoacán Way
Due to its natural and diverse flavors, the best way to drink mezcal is on its own–without ice, mixers, and garnish. While it can be used in a cocktail, neat is preferable.
Explore the Mocel Expressions.
Artisanal small-batch mezcal, perfect for gifts and your enjoyment.