Empirical Vacuum Distilled Doritos Nacho Cheese Spirits

Empirical Doritos Nacho Cheese is a vacuum-distilled spirit made in collaboration with Doritos — capturing the umami, tangy, corn-forward flavor of Nacho Cheese Doritos in liquid form, at 42% ABV.Empirical is a Copenhagen flavor company known for low-temperature vacuum distillation, which preserves delicate aromatic compounds that conventional heat distillation would destroy. This release began, by the brand’s own account, when a team member tossed a bag of Doritos into the still during early R&D — the result was so recognizable the team burst out laughing. Doritos hit every flavor point people crave: umami, salt, a sweet-and-sour tang, and a touch of bitterness. The spirit is built on a base of malted barley fermented with Belgian saison yeast, with Doritos Nacho Cheese as the defining flavor input.Tasting Notes
Aroma: Umami and tangy nacho cheese
Palate: Corn tostada and deeper chip-forward flavors
Finish: Soft, salty close
Specs
Producer: Empirical, Copenhagen
Style: Vacuum-Distilled Flavor Spirit
Base: Malted barley, Belgian saison yeast
Flavor: Doritos Nacho Cheese
ABV: 42%
Notes: No sugar added; not suitable for vegans
Browse all spirits at Wooden Cork.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat does it taste like?It opens with umami and tangy nacho cheese aromas, moves into corn-forward tostada flavors, and finishes on a soft, salty note — recognizably Doritos in liquid form.How is it made?By low-temperature vacuum distillation, on a malted-barley base fermented with Belgian saison yeast, using Doritos Nacho Cheese as the flavor input. Vacuum distillation preserves aromatics that heat would destroy.How should I serve it?Neat or over ice to taste it straight, or use it as a savory, umami twist in a Margarita or Bloody Mary.