Faccia Brutto

Faccia Brutto’s founder and distiller, Patrick Miller, worked as a chef for 19 years before turning his attention to creating spirits. Drawn to the ritual and culture of Italian drinking traditions, he created a product rooted in history and alive in the present. Patrick’s background in food means he treats making spirits less like manufacturing and more like cooking, layering flavors, sourcing with intention, and obsessing over balance until every bottle feels right. He uses sustainably harvested botanicals and well-honed methods to create organic spirits that are complex yet approachable.

The brand name Faccia Brutto is a purposeful derivation from the phrase "ugly face" (which in grammatically correct Italian should be "faccia brutta"), an affectionate tease popular among Italian grandmothers. Featuring a cheerful and distinctive cartoon face of the underground American writer and poet Charles Bukowski, their standout label invites you to try the delicious drink inside and adds character to any bar.