Some friends and I visited Don Ciccio & Figli yesterday for some drinks before dinner. It's a distillery but such a unique one - they craft a range of 17 Italian herbal liqueurs: aperitivos, amaros, cordials, etc.! They offer a tasting of all 17, which my friends and I shared - so fun. That way we were able to figure out which were our favorites and order a cockatil made that with liqueur. It's a large space, with several bar and seating areas. They also have a menu of cocktails and some simple food items if you need a snack while you're there. It's a classic distillery bar space (industrial, concrete, no windows) but has a lot of style and was very comfortable. The service was great, and it was a very experience overall. They distill some really unique spirits, and it's a fun experience to go and try them all or visit for cocktails! read more

Don Ciccio & Figli - Tasting - Distilleries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We came as a group and loved sitting in distillery where it happens! Comfortable seating, great drinks and knowledge staff. They really know and love their craft. I'll keep coming back for all their drinks and their bottles! They also have an Airbnb on the Amalfi Coast if you prefer to drink in Italy! read more

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We have sampled Don Ciccio amari a few times around town, so we have wanted to come here for a long time. We found the location in Ivy City, which is quite far from our home, a bit daunting, but it is well worth the trek. From the outside, there is no indication of life inside, but follow the arrow painted on the side and head in. They have multiple spaces inside, including a lounge and a back bar area. You can't go wrong with either space, just make sure to make a reservation. The one down side is they are only open Saturdays, and last seatings are at 6:30. You are free to order cocktails, amaro on its own to sip, or the best option of all, the amaro tasting. It is just $12 currently, and you get 17 small pours of different concoctions in small plastic cups. They also give you a QR code that opens up a PDF guide that gives you a little story on each amaro, including flavor notes and cocktail recommendations. Very cool. We enjoyed making our way through them all, and at the end, they give you delicious espresso and chocolate sips to enjoy for the perfect ending. Of course, after sampling, we had to buy some bottles. They go for about $40-45 apiece. Our favorites were the Luna and Donna Rossa, which are both great in negronis and boulevardier type cocktails. After the tasting, we tried some cocktails as well, and they are expert-level. They all feature a house-made amaro of course. We never like drinking on an empty stomach, so thankfully they serve some nice Italian snacks. There are not many options, but they do have charcuterie, and our fave, a bag of baked italian crackers for $8. It's the same taralli crackers you get for free at bars in Italy, which is a nice touch. read more

Located in Ivy City is a cute distillery with handcrafted Italian herbal liqueurs. Stopped in early Saturday evening and was happy to see free street parking right up front. Ample outdoor sidewalk area with tables and umbrellas. Inside is a warehouse with velvet couches and high top tables. There is a tasting bar area as well as a separate cocktail room. TASTING: I would recommend making a reservation on Resy for a free tasting because it became very crowded very quickly. They do offer a self-guided tasting with a booklet that comes with pre-filled plastic cups for $8 per person. We received our tasting from Don Ciccio, Jr. and I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about each liqueur including the history, flavor/herbal notes and the process. It also felt very authentic coming from him with his Italian flare. There were 9 bitter liqueurs and 6 cordials and I loved the tremendous variety and thought of all the potential cocktails I could make at home! FAVORITES: (in order) #1 Concerto: sweet coffee flavor - amazing at room temperature and by itself post dinner, it's suggested over ice cream - yum! Bought a bottle of this for $45 - can't wait to drink this one! #2 C3 - Carciofo: artichoke, cardoons (thistle), grapefruits - this mixes well to make rum Negronis and Americanos - bought a bottle of this for $40. #3 Fincocchietto: I was completely shocked at how much I loved the savory vegetal and anise flavor combo #4 Ambrosia: reminds me of Aperol but with more depth of flavor and easy to do as a spritz COCKTAILS: Ramona: prickly pear, cinque, mezcal, grapefruit soda - complex, a little sour but a refreshing summer drink Peppino: limoncello, gin, lemon, prosecco - reminiscent of French 75 but I found this a little too gin forward They also sell bottled cocktails (750ml) or variety packs which I am interested in trying next time. I would definitely come back and bring friends to try this - I'm certain that everyone would buy at least one bottle! read more

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My prior experience with Italian cordials, bitters and liqueurs were extremely limited prior to coming to this place. After having a conversation with a friend, my buddy and I googled this place and said we'd come through. We were considering reserving, but decided to just do a walk-in instead. Luckily enough, there was an opening! When we went inside, there was a huge open lounge area, with some comfy seating and some small tables. At the far end of where we entered was the bar area, with a big plastic barrier in the middle. Only two parties could occupy it at once, separated by the plastic barrier, and one section was open. Perfect! After tending to the other party, we met John, who gave us the history of the place and took us on the journey through all of the selections! Going through how I felt about each one would make this review entirely too long, so I will just go for the highlights. Ambrosia - the first one we tried, VERY refreshing with turmeric, blood orange, canteloupe, carrots & botanicals. Amaro Don Fernet - I have tried a few fernets, and this one is far superior. Mandarinetto - similar to Limoncello, but syrupier and orange-flavored. Would absolutely love to put it into a a mimosa or rum. Finocchietto - Fennel and Dill Liqueur... I thought I was going to dislike it but I was literally shook after my taste. It was so delicious and refreshing! Nocino - being walnut-based, I wondered if it'd remind me of Amaretto... but in fact, it's way better. And it tastes so much like the fall season! While I could've easily purchased every single bottle to have on hand, I was responsible and I will be looking out for a near-future subscription service. I'm glad my friend bought a couple bottles, because they deserve business. These are amazing options to have in the household for budding mixologists. Huge shout out to John for having such great conversation with us and giving us such a great experience! I would love to return and introduce this to more friends. I just wish I discovered it sooner so I could've taken advantage of the outdoor seating. Now it's about to be too cold, oh well! read more

Don Ciccio & Figli - Just some of the bottles we sampled - Distilleries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We came from out of town and this place was recommended to us. We had a tasting reservation for 5:30. They were a little behind with the tastings but communicated to us that they would get us when they were ready. We sat at the bar and enjoyed our time watching the bartender make each drink. She answered our questions about which drinks she was making and was super friendly. Definitely recommend making a reservation regardless! For our tasting, we had Katie. Katie was awesome, she was very knowledgeable about all of the products and even told us that we were able to order the products online for shipment and told us a couple of places we were able to buy near our hometown. After our tasting, we got a few cocktails. Katie and the other staff were still making sure we were happy! She was able to recommend my partner a drink that wasn't featured on the menu based off of the liquors that he enjoyed during the tasting. read more

Don Ciccio & Figli - Tasting area - Distilleries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Don Ciccio & Figli is one of the distilleries in Ivy City, but it stands out for two reasons: 1) Tastings: It has the best tastings in the area. For free, you can try 16 of their bottles (and have seconds of any you like). There's a tip jar at the counter, but it's not required (though, I recommend tipping since the staff are great). 2) Story: It's inspiring. The owner's family started making liqueurs along the Alfami Coast in Italy in 1883. In 2011, Francesco brought the recipes to Washington, D.C. Now he and his team distill it out of a warehouse in Ivy City. Other points that stick out: 1) Location: It's the first distillery you come to in Ivy City if you are driving east from New York Avenue. It's building is well marked and painted an attractive shade of blue. Once you go inside, follow the blue into their space. There's a large open lounge area with couches and two tasting bars. Bar Sirenis is in the back and is the same gorgeous blue. 2) Drinks: There's a reason why Bon Appetit featured them. They make ten drinks that are bitter. I don't love bitter, but none were cutting. I enjoyed them. For those of us who like sweeter drinks, they make six cordials that are tasty. If you want a fun afternoon, head to Don Ciccio and Figlio. They welcome kids and didn't shun our toddler for being there (after all, the owner has a little daughter too). read more

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I love Don Ciccio & Figli. I've sampled their liqueurs several times at the Dupont Farmers Market and finally made it to their tasting room and cocktail bar. It's gorgeous inside--deep blues, whites, and mermaid accents create an atmosphere of serenity. Lisa was the tasting guide and she was wonderful. She was super friendly and helpful, and really knowledgeable. You can tip her on Venmo, which is great because I never have cash. My favorite was definitely the carciofo, which if you know me, is no surprise. I also loved the nocino and limoncello. I wish they'd make a pistachio-cello. After the tasting, which allows a sampling of their entire collection, I went into their bar, Bar Sirenis. The bar is chic and sexy. My cocktail was the Peppino and I loved it. It was light, easy drinking, but strong. The bartender/owner was great and so was the other bar staff. Don Ciccio really is a lovely place to escape the world and enjoy their offerings. read more

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If you have even the slightest interest in Italian liqueurs, you should visit Don Ciccio and Figli. The experience is well worth your time. I recommend a reservation for tasting through the Resy app. I came here with my husband on a recommendation from a friend. Neither of us are familiar with Italian distilled spirits beyond maybe limoncello; so we came looking for a new adventure and we definitely found one. The location just looks like a storage building with outdoor seating from outside, but once you walk in, the environment is transformed into more of an industrial lounge/distillery theme. There is a large bar for tastings and we were greeted as soon as we walked up. You get to try all the spirits in a tasting and believe me you will get your money's worth and an education at the same time. It was really easy to have a conversation with the staff while enjoying each liqueur. There is an obvious proud family history to the brand and you can tell they care about the quality of their spirits. The place was a little loud, but you could still converse without difficulty hearing the people in your party or the staff. The lounge has kind of a hip yet old world Italian vibe to it. After the tasting we stayed to enjoy a hand crafted cocktail in their lounge and purchased a few of our favorite spirits from the tasting line up, before we left. Thanks for a great experience, we plan to come back again! :-) read more

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Did the free tasting of the bitters an cordials. It was impressive. The book is very articulate on the different bitter and cordial offerings. I used the book to make notes. Service was very personal and friendly. There was a steady stream of people coming and going. Many people bought a bottle or two also. I was amused at the mermaid touches (cabinet pulls and shelf parts). Would like to return and check out the bar off the tasting room. read more

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My employer had a holiday party at this place and I am REALLY glad they did! Otherwise, I never would have found this place, being located off the beaten track a block off New York Avenue way on the east side of DC. It is a large warehouse space with concrete floors, large overstuffed velvet couches and comfortable areas to be part of a big crowd or to have a smaller group conversation. It exudes this industrial cool vibe. The liquors are awesome and the drinks are insanely good. The whole place is clean, clean, clean! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The only downside? Maybe the street where you leave your car. There were more than a few times during the evening that I worried someone was breaking into my car. But you can't lead your life that way. Just go to Don Ciccio & Figli and have a great time! read more

The cocktails outdoors were great! They're a bit slow so be sure to put your order in as soon as you get there to assure prompt service! read more

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A fun distillery with Italian spirits. This is a cozy distillery with a dozen spirits and cordials imported from Italy (there's no production at the distillery) and best suited for quick tastings. As there's no place to sit, this isn't like the distilleries in Ivy City or NOVA where you can spend the afternoon relaxing over tastings and cocktails. You're in and out in about 30 - 45 minutes here. When entered the building, follow the blue mermaid signs all the way up to the 3rd floor. I didn't realize this and went downstairs first until my fiancee pointed out the signs. The tasting is free with a variety of Amari, Aperitivi, and Cordials. The spirits are made in different parts of Italy including the mainland Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre. Although I found most of the spirits bitter, I enjoyed the flavored spirits and the coffee-flavored cordial was my favorite. At the end of the tasting, my fiancee and I each got a cocktail - The Alberto and Sorrento. We enjoyed our cocktails, the sweetness of the syrups and juices balanced out the bitterness of the spirits. All the cocktails featured on the board at the distillery aren't available (see pic), there were just a few to choose from. Most of the cocktails on the website are recipes and not available in the distillery either. The staff was very friendly with delightful Italian accents. I enjoyed conversing with them and appreciated how they weren't pushy on purchasing the bottles. As were got to know more about Italian spirits, I am excited to try the cordials in Italy on my honeymoon. Although nothing really struck out that I would buy, I enjoyed the tasting. It was refreshing to try spirits and get a nice break from the hard liquor at other distilleries. Since the distillery has limited hours and only open from 1-6pm on Saturdays, I highly recommend checking out if you are in the area! read more

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Was invited for a bday tasting and I was not expecting for this place to look like this. In a good way lol. Parking was pretty easy and when I went in it gave me a warehouse vibes. The bartender was super nice. I am a novice to amaros but due to traffic we missed the tasting portion. Nonetheless bartender took care of us and when I was he was super knowledgeable he was super knowledgeable. I told him what my go to cocktail usually is and he made the equivalent. If I were able to do the tasting portion I'd give it an extra star. I will be back! read more

Don Ciccio & Figli - Inside bar - Distilleries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Came here over the sunny weekend as a walk in and was able to snag an outdoor table for 3. What a nice find! Friendly staff. Unique hand crafted Italian herbal liqueurs. Almafi Coast recipes as old as the 17th century. A craft cocktail bar that sells their craft brews and other giftable items: including Almafi Coast scented hand sanitizers. Classy chill ambiance. Very covid friendly. Highly recommend! read more

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My friend suggested that we try this place out. It is such a cute place with all the blue mood decor, sea accents, and posh bar and tasting room. I definitely didn't know what to expect,but was happy with the end results What a great experience this was. I tried an array of their samplings and walked away overwhelmed by all of the fantastic flavors. That is a great problem to have. Some of them I didn't jive with completely, but that might be in part due to me never having experiencing these types of liqueurs before. I would attest to it being an undeveloped palette that clearly needs to experience these more. My friend and I sampled the tastings by Lisa. Lisa was super knowledgeable and sweet of the liqueurs we tried. If you able to get her as your tasting room advocate, I would highly advise it. The lounge was probably my favorite part. I loved the ambiance and the owner was super nice. He talked about his product came to be and how they do the production of it. We listened intently. You will never hear me complain of listening to the Italian accent! Last thing worth mentioning - they can get really busy on the weekends. We came on a Sunday and it is usually less congested during this time. I mention this in the event you'd want this for a day date or something. It is worth the drive. Worth visiting and returning 100%! They do national distribution and I have already picked up a bottle of their liqueur here in Nashville. Super excited to have this in my cabinet. read more

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Great delivery options and love the products they make. I haven't been to their location yet, but have had their amari all over town and have always been impressed! read more

A friend and I stopped by for the first time this past weekend and had such a fun experience! Vince was our resident expert leading the tasting and shared so much fun knowledge with us. Most of the offerings were new to us, so it was so fun to try and learn. We got to taste way more than we expected in the FREE tasting. Definitely bring cash for a tip please! After our tasting, we enjoyed some delicious cocktails, they have a great menu list, and some snacks. They have multiple cozy places to hang out, inside or outside, but I appreciated that they kept all of the tables spaced apart for everyone to feel comfortable. I will certainly be back! read more

We had a beautiful visit to Don Ciccio & Figli. The distillery is very generous with their sampling table. They allowed us to try all of the spirits and we were absolutely blown away by the perfectly curated flavor profiles. We wanted to take every bottle home with us but settled on the Amaro Don Fernet & the Cerasum. The Don Fernet reminds me of a complex black tea and the Cerasum is like drinking cherry nectar of the gods. I've used these spirits in my baking, my cocktails, and sometimes I just enjoy them alone as a nightcap. This distillery is definitely worth the trip and if you can't make it out to their distillery, you can also find them at the DuPont Farmers Market! read more

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This is a gem! We made reservations to do the tasting and it was incredible. I think we liked everything we tried and can't wait to come back. If you are curious about amari, definitely check this place out! Short walk or Uber to Union Market for dinner also. read more

It's hard to get into amaro, because most bottles don't come in sample sizes and aren't available at the average bar. But for $12, you can sample 10 amari/aperitivi and 7 cordials at Don Ciccio & Figli. We got the 30-minute guided tour from Abigail, which was lovely, although they also offer self-guided tasting that consists of a tray of 17 samples. I came in with mixed reactions to bitter drinks, so I was unsure whether I'd like anything. By the time I left, there were five bottles that I was ready to buy, and another eight or ten that I'm pretty sure I'd use if I had them at home. I ended up limiting myself to two, but it was tough. Standouts: - Ambrosia Aperitivo is what orange soda would be like if it were a liqueur. Refreshing orange flavor, would go great in a spritz. - Amaro Della Sirene. A balanced, medium amaro that's neither too bitter nor too sweet, with lots of herbs and spices and particularly prominent chicory notes. - Karkadé Aperitivo. A delicate, light, floral liqueur with a dominant flavor of hibiscus. The bar makes an Aviation riff using this in place of Creme de Violette, and it's tremendous. - Carciofo Aperitivo. It says artichoke on the tin, but I wouldn't have known if you hadn't told me. Balanced and delicious. - Fico d'India. It's a prickly pear liqueur. I had no idea what to expect from that, but it was amazing. They also have a Fernet, a tart cherry liqueur, and cordials with lemon, mandarin, fennel, walnut (with baking spices), chocolate, and espresso. They're honestly all good. Street parking is free and wasn't too hard to find. Hard recommend. read more

A must for amaro lovers! Came for the (free!!) tasting and was super impressed. Loved the space and the employee who took us through the tasting. All staff was very welcoming and we had a great time sipping amaro and learning more about the distillery. read more

An Ivy City gem! Delicious cocktails and liqueurs that transport you to the Amalfi Coast. Strongly recommend.

Francesco is a great dude with a great business. Stopped by today for some bottles. Knew I wanted Fernet but ended up getting a couple more bottles. Awesome all around and with great service. Can't wait to come back to try the bar. read more

Don Ciccio & Figli - Distilleries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

What a pleasant surprise to find Don Ciccios & Figli had joined the Ivy City family of distillers. They moved last May and set up shop of old world, Italian style apertivos and cordials. All Family recipes. All quality ingredients. All small production with love in every bottle. Everything inside is striking with its bold blue diagonal colored walls. What I really liked is that you can taste as much as you want for free and ask as many questions as you want for free. There is a tip or donation jar if you'd like to contribute. The people behind the bar were knowledgeable, offering advice on how to drink their liqueurs and find the most enjoyment. The cocktail bar is worth a visit. Ask the bartender for a suggestion or pick something you want - either way you'll find an amazing cocktail. I am already planning my next outing with a stop here before dinner in Ivy City. Well Done Don Ciccio & Figli. read more

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Had such a nice Saturday doing a tasting and checking out the bar for cocktails afterwards. After just visiting Italy for two weeks, this place really hits the spot! read more

Way back in an old warehouse, two flights up and open only on Saturdays between 1 and 4 pm. It has been around for about three years and no Yelp review? Lazy Yelpers! ARTISANAL SPIRITS - HANDCRAFTED IN SMALL BATCHES is their calling card. Their products are available at Hi Time Wine Sellers in Costa Mesa and Bay City Imports in Santa Monica. An incredible line-up of liqueurs and aperitifs, all made right there in the warehouse. They purchase 190 proof alcohol, macerate fruit and botanicals, dunk the ingredients in a barrel where they extract the flavors they want, then they add sugar and water to get to the final proof that they want. Limoncello, Mandarinetto (mandarin oranges), Lico d'India (prickly pears), Finocchietto (fennel), four different Amaros (botanicals with grapes aged in oak barrels) and other specialty blends to include a coffee liqueur. Alcohol levels run between 12 and 29% depending on the product. Check out the website for the details of the family struggle to come from the Amalfi coast region of Italy. We tasted from 10 bottles. Liked some and got real happy for a Saturday afternoon in DC. read more

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I got the chance to visit this distillery a couple of weeks ago and really enjoyed it. They offer a large selection of Italian liqueurs and all were great. The tour was nice and I especially liked the bar here. The ambiance is cool and the craft cocktails were great. Overall, a great experience and I plan on returning to their bar. I think it could be a unique weekend date spot for sure. read more

I became aware of Don Ciccio through another local bar in Eastern Market and thought it would be cool to visit a place the specializes in cocktail bitters and cordials. I made a reservation and would recommend you make a reservation since the location is quite compact. They have indoor seating, but since I went on a rainy day, there wasn't much outdoor seating. The decor of this restaurant/distillery was so cute and chic and the waitress was so attentive and helpful! I started with the bitters tasting which I highly recommend to become familiar with all that Don Ciccio offers. From there, you can make spritzers and other cocktails incorporating the flavors that you just tried in the tasting. It was a really interesting model and I loved how flexible it was. They did offer pre-made cocktails as well that incorporated really interesting flavors. While I wasn't a fan of all of their bitters and cordials, there were a few that I would buy bottles of to spice up my cocktails and bar cart: the ambrosia, the ceresum, the nocino, and the concerto are my absolute faves! read more

I visited Don Ciccio & Figli for my cousins birthday. We had a group of 12 people doing a liquor tour & tasting and we were able to make our own as well! We walked in and were graciously welcomed by the owner of the Distillery. Francisco gave us a tour of the distillery and explained the process of how their liquor is made. He explained the timeline of some of the liquors which take 1-5yrs to create. We then created our own liquor base with different herbs and spices. Afterwards, we went to the bar and met Lisa, our tasting guide. She offered about 15 different liquors for us to trial. She is very knowledge on all 15 of the liquors! The whole event lasted for 2.5 hours, which was a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon! read more

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Really great spot with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Tastings are free. All the liqueurs are fantastic. I bought a bottle of finocchietto. I will be back. read more

The liqueurs and the cocktails at this place are wonderful. It was great speaking with Francesco who is doing a phenomenal job creating a little Italy in the middle of Washington, DC for us to savor. Grazie! read more

Don Ciccio & Figli - Amaro - Distilleries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

You can sample all of their product offerings (for free!!) in the distillery before going into their small bar to order fancy cocktails. The ability to try all the different Italian liqueurs was fun and helpful to taste the difference between the sweet, mild, and more bitter options. It's a distillery so it was a bit chilly in the winter, but the bar was heated so it was comfortable. read more

This was a solid 3.5 stars for me. I believe I came in midtour or post tour (not sure) but they'd just started the tastings. I joined the back of the small crowd and listened as we went one by one through the spirit selection. Everything on the menu was a cordial - maybe just most things. They were all drinks that would never stand alone and needed to be mixed into another spirit or just about anything to really appreciate the flavor. After sample 3 or 4 they all started to taste too similar. Each had a very strong natural flavor and I needed something to either clear my pallet or ease the bitterness. I thought the Mandarin, prickly pear, and fennel flavors were the best. I first heard of the brand at Compass Rose, the bartender allowed me to sample the fennel liqueur and I couldn't wait to try more! I wasn't totally in love with the setup of this place but the liqueurs and amaros are definitely out of this world. Looking forward to having other cocktails mixed with their liqueurs. read more

Had the tasting room to ourselves on Sunday early afternoon and really enjoyed the whole spectrum of bitters & cordials. Of the what seemed like 20 different options, the ambrosia was by far my favorite. Afterwards we enjoyed a cocktail at the bar. The Reale & the Boulevardier were both truly delicious. This free tasting is a must try. read more

Stopped by on an extended dog walk. The staffer behind the display table was professional, friendly and took his time walking through the different products (10-12). I walk out with several but the limoncello is the best for my taste. read more

Don Ciccio & Figli - Distilleries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My company recently organized a private weekday tasting & tour at Don Ciccio & Figli, and the staff could not have been more friendly and accommodating. We had an excellent time learning about their business, watching the limoncello bottling line, and most importantly, tasting too many delicious spirits to count! Steeped in their Amalfi family tradition, the team at Don Ciccio & Figli clearly place an inordinate amount of care into their products. I was particularly struck by how gorgeous their design work was--always a plus to see a bottle that looks as good as it tastes! My favorites were the Fico D'India, a prickly pear liqueur, and the Concerto, an espresso liqueur I wish I had on hand to put in all of my coffee. In addition to giving us a handy tasting and recipe guide, the staff were very helpful about discussing different cocktail concoctions we could make with each item. They also had pre-bottled cocktails for takeaway or consumption in the tasting room. Pretty sure at least 75% of our group couldn't resist buying at least one bottle to take with them. Definitely check this place out!! read more

I first tried Don Ciccio & Figli nocino liqueur at Volt in Frederick a couple years ago. It was fantastic, and since then, I've bought it as a gift for other people (thankfully Schneider's of Capitol Hill always carries local options!); however, I'd never bought any myself. I have wanted to visit Don Ciccio to do the tasting for a while now, so when my friend came to town, it was the perfect excuse to try it out. While we were a little weirded out by the location (not the most glamorous), the tasting was one of the best I've ever been to. You go into this tiny little room (if you think you're in the wrong place, just follow the signs - it seems weird, but it's the right place), and it's filled with equipment so it's clear that's also where they do all their work! It's an impressive operation for such a small space. There was one person there to explain the product and its history, and to give us samples, and he was clearly very connected to the company (if not an owner) as he spoke of how the Italians back home used to make the very same recipes - it's really very cool how Don Ciccio has managed to stay such a small, family-focused company even despite its popularity (which is certainly growing). The tasting was incredible - we got to taste every single product Don Ciccio makes - all the liqueurs and their new-ish line of aperitivos and amaros. Everything they make is amazing, and they make it all there, in that small room, with fresh, high-quality ingredients. I ended up going home with just one bottle of Limoncello, but I could've easily been swayed to buy more. It was hard choosing just one, and I kept thinking of people that would love the liqueurs and amaros as presents! read more

Don Ciccio & Figli - You get to try all these amazing products! - Distilleries Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia