Ten years ago, Italy couldn’t claim a single bottle of whisky produced on its soil. Today, 20 distilleries are leading a new wave of Italian-made whisky. The country has a long tradition of distillation, deeply rooted in grapes (such as the famous grappa) or in botanical infusions like limoncello, nocino, and amaro. But, despite this expertise, Italy lacked a dedicated whisky distillery until only a few years ago.
Strada Ferrata, which began distilling in Seregno, Italy, in 2019, is one of the oldest and best-known distilleries in the country. Its founders come from the brewery industry, and put their knowledge and love for malt and fermentation at the foundation of their production.
