2022 Nocino
- 2 lb black walnuts
- 2 c cinnamon sticks
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 L vodka
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 star anise
- 0.1 oz angelica
- 2/3 vanilla
The black walnut nocino is a bit more astringent, but has a delicious, intriguing, and exotic flavor. The English walnut is a bit smoother, but I think I prefer the intrigue of the black walnut!
2021 Nocino
- 2 lb green walnuts, quartered
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 vanilla bean
- zest of 1 lemon
- 200 ml everclear (95%)
- 800 ml vodka (40%)
- 5 whole cloves
- 2 allspice berries
- 1 star anise
- 1 oz dried angelica root (only to 1 batch)
We reduced the sugar to 300g and it was plenty sweet. The angelica had a very potent odor and we were worried, but the taste was pleasant, particularly when the two were blended. For the next batch, I would consider 1/4 oz angelica per liter of alcohol.
2020 Nocino
Seattle Times Nocino
- 2 lb walnuts (about 50-60 walnuts)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/16 t ground cloves
- 1 vanilla bean (madagascar)
- zest of 1 meyer lemon
- 500 g sugar
- 1 L vodka
Jamaican Nocino
- 2 lb walnuts (about 50-60 walnuts)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 8 allspice berries
- 3 star anise
- 1 vanilla bean (madagascar)
- 500 g sugar
- 1 L vodka