Faccia Brutto Nocino, Brooklyn NY 750ml

A seasonal favorite. Green (young) walnuts are hand harvested and delivered overnight. Each nut is cut in half; they then macerate with eight other ingredients, including citrus peel, allspice, vanilla, and cocoa nibs, for three weeks in non-GMO neutral grain spirit.

The mix is strained and proofed to 40% ABV, and barrel aged for 10 months to one year. During this time, the flavors mellow and concentrate to reveal a very nuanced and balanced tincture.

This rendition of the classic Nocino is a less spice-forward, more complex, and less cloyingly sweet tipple. Imagine that maple syrup and vanilla extract had a baby — that’s the Faccia Brutto Nocino.