Ferino Distillery Tour and Tasting Reno: Award-Winning Spirits

Learn how four award-winning spirits are made, then taste each one

A one-hour guided tour and tasting flight at Ferino Distillery in Reno includes four house-made spirits, a sensory walk through the history of flavored alcohol, and a VIP visit to the distillery floor. The tour is led by owner and master distiller Joe Cannella or one of his trained staff members, and covers the Cannella family's connection to Italian spirits and their story in Reno's Brewery District. Minimum age is 21. The tour is wheelchair accessible.

The experience

What makes Ferino different from a standard distillery tasting? The tour goes past the quick-pass-the-equipment routine. You walk through the distillery with someone who actually knows how the spirits are made (either Joe Cannella himself or a staff member trained in the craft), and you learn the personal history behind the Cannella family's connection to flavored spirits in Southern Italy. USA Today named Ferino one of the top 10 new distilleries in the US, and the four spirits you taste are award winners: Caffe Notte Coffee Liqueur won Double Gold at the International SIP awards, while Cannella Cinnamon Cordial, Amaro Cannella, and Fernet Cannella each took Silver at the San Francisco International Spirits Competition.

The hour includes a sensory walk through the history of flavored alcohol alongside the tasting flight itself. You taste all four house-made spirits and get a VIP look at the distillery floor where they're made. The location sits in the middle of Reno's growing Brewery District, so if you want to extend the experience, you can order craft cocktails from the bar staff before, during, or after the tour, and purchase bottles to take home.

What’s included

• Full tasting flight of four award-winning house-made spirits.
• sensory walk through the history of flavored alcohol.
• VIP access to the distillery floor.
• guided commentary in English from the owner or trained staff.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDeparts at 16:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Ferino Distillery

Is this one for you?The tour is led in English by someone trained in the craft (either Joe Cannella or a staff member who knows the spirits inside out), so you follow the history and the technique comfortably, not just the flavors.

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Top questions

What four spirits do I taste at Ferino?

Caffe Notte Coffee Liqueur, a Double Gold award winner made with single-origin Ethiopian beans from local roaster Coffeebar; Cannella Cinnamon Cordial, a brandy-based liqueur blended from four types of cinnamon; Amaro Cannella, an Italian-style amaro with floral, citrus and baking spice notes; and Fernet Ferino, a bold herbal digestif.

Who leads the tour?

The tour is guided by owner and master distiller Joe Cannella or one of his trained staff members, both of whom speak English and can explain how each spirit is made and its connection to the Cannella family's Italian heritage.

Can I buy bottles or cocktails during the tour?

Yes, you can purchase craft cocktails made by the bar staff before, during, or after the tour, and you can buy bottles of any of the four spirits or other Ferino products to take home.

Is the distillery accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, Ferino Distillery is fully wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are accessible, and transportation options to the venue are wheelchair accessible as well.

What's the minimum age for this tour?

You must be at least 21 years old to participate in the tasting flight.