Don Ciccio & Figli Nocino Walnut Liqueur 750mL

Don Ciccio & Figli Nocino Walnut Liqueur

750 mL | 29% ABV (58 Proof) | Nocino-Style Walnut Liqueur | Washington, D.C. | Traditional Italian Recipe

Process & Profile

Don Ciccio & Figli Nocino is a handcrafted walnut liqueur made in the traditional Italian style, inspired by a 1930s family recipe. Produced in small batches in Washington, D.C., this rich and aromatic spirit is crafted by steeping fresh green walnuts in a blend of spices, herbs, and neutral spirit before aging and sweetening to balance. The result is a deeply layered digestivo with a robust nutty body, ideal for sipping or mixing into bold cocktails.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Earthy walnut, baking spice, cinnamon, clove, and a hint of citrus peel

• Palate: Full and round with toasted walnut, dark chocolate, warm spices, and subtle herbal undertones

• Finish: Long and slightly sweet with lingering notes of coffee bean, nutmeg, and dry oak

What Makes It Special

• Traditional Nocino liqueur made from hand-harvested green walnuts

• Based on an original Italian family recipe from the Amalfi Coast

• Small-batch production with a meticulous steeping and aging process

• Perfect balance of bitterness, spice, and sweetness

• Celebrated as a digestif and mixologist’s favorite for layered cocktails

How to Enjoy

Serve neat or over a single cube as an after-dinner sipper. Also excellent in an espresso martini, walnut Manhattan, or as a bold twist in an Old Fashioned.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Nocino?
   Nocino is a traditional Italian walnut liqueur made from green walnuts, known for its rich, spicy, and slightly bitter flavor.

2. Is this liqueur sweet?
   It has natural sweetness balanced by spice and nutty bitterness—perfect as a digestivo.

3. Can I cook with it?
   Yes, it adds depth to desserts like gelato or poached fruit, and even works in savory sauces.

4. Is it seasonal?
   While often made in early summer, Don Ciccio & Figli's version is available year-round due to careful aging and bottling.