Cacao-infused neutral spirit
ReferenceUS craft, France, UK specialty
ABV40-50%
Sub-styles
Pure nib infusionRoasted cacao variantsVanilla-enhancedSpiced cacao blends
Tasting Notes
Chocolate, cocoa powder, slight sweetness, neutral base, mild bitterness. Less complex than distilled cacao. Quality varies enormously.
Brand Guide
Well
Various craft ($22-28)
Call
Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate ($28-35)
Premium
Mozart Dry ($35-45). Blurs with creme de cacao
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The Story
Macerated cacao nibs steep neutral spirit into concentrated chocolate essence—tannic, full-bodied, aromatic restraint traded for textural weight.