How Much Does Faccia Brutto Fernet Pianta Cost in 2026?
Faccia Brutto Fernet Pianta — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $45.26 | $1.78 | $2.68 | 16.9 |
About Faccia Brutto Fernet Pianta
Faccia Brutto Fernet Pianta is a modern American take on classic Italian fernet, crafted as a 35% ABV liqueur by Patrick Miller, a former chef with nearly two decades in restaurant kitchens, now producing in Brooklyn, New York. This Fernet Pianta stands out for its lower sugar content compared to mainstream brands like Fernet-Branca, using organic ingredients including fresh peppermint and natural color from roasted chicory root, with a unique finishing touch of salt to balance botanicals, sweetness, and bitterness. It's a heartfelt tribute to Miller's grandfather, Peter Pianta, and the line cooks he worked alongside. Ideal for digestif enthusiasts, cocktail aficionados, and those seeking artisanal amari with less cloying sweetness, it shines neat after meals or in stirred classics. At $45.26 for 750ml, it offers premium quality in the competitive fernet category, emphasizing transparency, organic sourcing, and chef-driven precision over mass production.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
Bright peppermint leaps forward with fresh herbal intensity, underpinned by roasted chicory and earthy botanicals. Subtle spice notes of saffron and rhubarb emerge, less medicinal than traditional fernets. A whisper of salt rounds the aromatic profile for inviting balance.
👅 Palate
Vibrant mint delivers a clean, bracing entry with bitter gentian and aromatic herbs unfolding mid-palate. Lower sugar yields a drier, more botanical-driven taste than sweeter commercial fernets, with silky texture from organic cane sugar and grain spirit base. Salt enhances complexity without overpowering the fresh peppermint oil.
✨ Finish
Lingering minty coolness fades into chicory-driven bitterness and subtle spice. Clean and refreshing, inviting another sip.
Popular Cocktails with Faccia Brutto Fernet Pianta
Toronto — Stir 2oz rye whiskey, 1/4oz simple syrup, 1/4oz Fernet Pianta, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters with ice, then strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
Ferrari — Build 1oz Faccia Brutto Aperitivo and 1oz Fernet Pianta in a rocks glass, add an orange peel, swirl, and serve.
Hacker's Highball — Mix 1oz Fernet Pianta with ginger beer over ice in a highball glass, garnish with lime wedge and candied ginger.
Food Pairings
Grilled sausages, Spicy pizza, Dark chocolate, Aged cheeses, Charcuterie boards
