Empirical Cilantro
by Empirical
An unaged spirit revealing bright honeysuckle and crisp pear on the nose. The palate offers a velvety weight, culminating in a vibrant finish of lemon verbena and nuanced wet stone minerality.

Product Details
How to get this in NC
Special Order- Shoppers: This is a special-order product. Ask your local NC ABC store to special-order it using code 57-209.
- Bars & restaurants: Submit an on-premise request — our sales team responds within 24–48 hours and can help with special-order logistics.
- Timing: Special orders depend on ABC processing and producer availability; your store or our sales team can confirm lead times.
Dorado Rock is a licensed NC spirit broker. We represent brands statewide through the ABC system — we do not sell retail direct to consumers.
About Empirical Cilantro
An unaged spirit revealing bright honeysuckle and crisp pear on the nose. The palate offers a velvety weight, culminating in a vibrant finish of lemon verbena and nuanced wet stone minerality.
Emerging from a vision of boundary-pushing distillation, Empirical Cilantro redefines what an unaged spirit can achieve. This exceptional expression is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship, where natural essences are coaxed into a harmonious symphony of flavors without the influence of wood. It represents a bold departure from convention, focusing instead on the purity and vibrancy of its botanical components. Every drop reflects a dedication to precision, delivering an intricate profile that is both refreshingly bright and remarkably complex. This is not merely a spirit; it is an exploration of flavor, crafted for those who appreciate innovation and unparalleled sensory clarity.
Product Details
- ABV: 37%
- Proof: 74
- Age: Not specified
- Size: .75L
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Bright honeysuckle, crisp pear, and subtle citrus zest.
- Palate: A velvety weight, ripe pear, and delicate floral notes.
- Finish: A bright burst of lemon verbena and lingering wet stone minerality.
Perfect For
Cocktails: Cilantro Gimlet (Empirical Cilantro, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup), Pear Blossom Martini (Empirical Cilantro, Elderflower Liqueur, Dry Vermouth), Honeysuckle Spritz (Empirical Cilantro, Prosecco, Soda Water, Lemon Twist)
Food Pairings: Fresh ceviche with mango and avocado, goat cheese and pear tartlets, pan-seared scallops with lemon-butter sauce.
Best Enjoyed
Serve chilled, either neat in a small coupe glass to appreciate its delicate aromatics, or as the bright foundation for innovative cocktails. Its refreshing character makes it ideal for aperitifs or sophisticated daytime gatherings.
Specs
- Production: Unaged spirit, innovative botanical distillation
- Aging: Not applicable, unaged
- Source: Not specified
Available throughout North Carolina through Dorado Rock LLC, your premium NC spirit broker.
About Empirical
Copenhagen experimental spirits lab — culinary distillates such as cilantro, olive, stonefruit, and Ayuuk.
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