Since my last update, the nocino was removed from the barrel on the advice of my panel of taste testers. It was replaced with an imperial stout. The intent was to allow the stout to soak up the flavors of … Continue reading →
What is Nocino? It is a walnut liqueur, but it is not made with the familiar cerebrum-like nut we love to put into baked goods. It involves using unripe, green walnuts whose shells have not yet hardened. These walnut “hulls” … Continue reading →
The plan for this project involved making a couple of gallons of Nocino and putting it in a 10L charred oak barrel until it absorbed the desired flavors. Once the Nocino reached that stage the plan was to fill the … Continue reading →
My barrel project has begun! Inspired by an article about using a nocino barrel to age a Belgian Strong Dark by Fat Head’s Brewery, I have gone “all in.” I’ve been making nocino for several years. I’ve also experimented with … Continue reading →
In my most recent post, I neglected to provide an update on the specifics of a nocino comparison experiment. In 2015, I decided to compare nocino made with three different infusion media: grappa, brandy, and red wine. In early 2016 … Continue reading →