Zacal Mezcal is a modern mezcal house with a story that feels both unlikely and completely authentic. Born in Michoacan, Mexico, the brand was founded by five friends: four University of Bath graduates with no prior spirits experience, and Milton Ochoa, a third?generation Maestro de Mezcalero whose family has been distilling in the region for decades. It is this meeting of curiosity and heritage that defines Zacal. The founders brought fresh thinking and ambition; Ochoa brought deep knowledge, tradition and a sense of place. Together, they created a mezcal that has quickly become multi-award-winning and internationally recognised.
What sets Zacal apart is its unique triple distillation, a rarity in the mezcal world. The result is a spirit that is exceptionally clean and refined while still carrying the earthy, smoky, mineral character that defines Michoacan mezcal. Expect bright citrus, soft smoke, gentle spice and a long, elegant finish that feels both contemporary and rooted in tradition.
At Cocktails in the City, Zacal partners with DRAM Bar, one of London’s most respected industry names. Their collaboration has produced the Zacalita, a canned mezcal cocktail developed by DRAM co-founder Chris Tanner. Served in a Sgroppino-style pour, it captures everything Zacal stands for: craft, clarity and a modern approach to mezcal that still honours its origins.
