Ferino Distillery sits in a converted warehouse space on East 4th Street in Reno, bringing craft spirits production to Nevada’s biggest little city. Founded by the Ferino family, this operation focuses on small-batch bourbon, rye, and gin production using traditional copper pot stills. The distillery opened its doors to visitors in recent years, offering an intimate look at their grain-to-glass process in a no-frills industrial setting that feels authentically Nevada rather than trying to mimic Kentucky charm. The Ferinos came to distilling through a combination of entrepreneurial spirit and genuine appreciation for craft spirits, setting up shop in Reno’s growing artisan district. Their approach emphasizes quality ingredients sourced regionally when possible, with a focus on creating spirits that reflect the high desert character of their location. The team keeps things personal, with family members actively involved in daily operations from mashing to bottling. Visitors find a working distillery first and tourist destination second, which means you’re seeing real production rather than a polished show. The space maintains that warehouse feel with concrete floors and exposed beams, but the copper stills and aging barrels add warmth. Tours focus on the actual distillation process, and tastings showcase their current lineup with honest assessments of what works and what they’re still perfecting.