Distillery

Ilegal Mezcal

Owned by Bacardi (acquired 2022) · Tlacolula, Oaxaca, Mexico · Founded 2009

Founded 2009 by John Rexer (originally smuggling mezcal across the Guatemalan border to a Antigua bar — hence the 'Ilegal' name). Acquired by Bacardi 2022. Heavy emphasis on artisanal small-village mezcal traceability.