Vicario Nocino Walnut Liqueur

Description

Vicario Nocino Walnut Liqueur is a rich, dark walnut liqueur with deep notes of green walnut, dried fig, apricot, baking spice, and aged balsamic. Made from unripe green walnuts harvested in June, it carries the bittersweet depth of a traditional Italian nocino with enough structure for classic cocktails. Bottled at 38% ABV, it is also excellent as a chilled after dinner pour.

Producer

Vicario is run by Renato Vicario and Janette Wesley, who operate organic and sustainable farms in Cortona, Italy and Greer, South Carolina. Renato began making liqueurs as a child alongside his grandmother in Piedmont, later writing the book Italian Liqueurs. Many Vicario ingredients are estate grown, with additional botanicals sourced organic, fair trade, wild harvested, or kosher whenever possible.

Cocktail Suggestions

Vicario Nocino Walnut Liqueur adds weight and complexity to a Manhattan with rye whiskey and sweet vermouth. Its walnut, fig, spice, and balsamic-like depth can replace part of the vermouth or act like an aromatic bitter, giving the cocktail a darker, richer finish.

It also brings a distinctive twist to a Nocino Sour with bourbon or rye, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. The citrus lifts the liqueur’s dense walnut character, while the whiskey adds oak and spice for a balanced cocktail that feels seasonal without becoming too sweet.