High Noon Vodka Seltzer Variety 8Pk

High Noon Vodka Seltzer Variety 8PK is a mixed eight-pack of ready-to-drink vodka sodas at 4.5% ABV, each made with real vodka and real fruit juice. Named Wine Enthusiast's 2021 Beverage Brand of the Year, High Noon was the first hard seltzer brand to use actual vodka rather than fermented cane sugar or malt liquor — a distinction that reshaped the category.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.5%  |  Origin: Weston, Missouri, USA  |  Style: Vodka-Based Hard Seltzer  |  Producer: E. & J. Gallo Winery / Holladay Distillery

Production & Heritage

High Noon is produced for E. & J. Gallo Winery at Holladay Distillery in Weston, Missouri — the same facility behind 360 Vodka. The vodka base starts with corn sourced from the Midwestern United States and undergoes five distillations before being blended with sparkling water and real fruit juice. This approach fundamentally separates High Noon from most competitors in the hard seltzer space, which typically rely on fermented cane sugar or malted barley bases. The result is a cleaner spirit backbone that lets each fruit flavor come through with more clarity and authenticity.

Tasting Notes

The variety pack includes four flavors — Watermelon, Pineapple, Black Cherry, and Grapefruit — each with its own distinct profile:

Grapefruit: Ruby red grapefruit jumps immediately on the nose. The palate delivers genuine citrus tartness balanced by a modest, natural sweetness, finishing clean and dry.

Pineapple: Fresh pineapple flesh and earthy skin notes hit the nose with striking realism. The flavor follows through with ripe tropical fruit that tastes genuinely juice-derived rather than artificially constructed.

Black Cherry: Rich, unmistakable black cherry dominates the aroma with a subtle hint of vanilla in the background. On the palate, the cherry flavor is deep and almost creamy, carrying suggestions of vanilla almond cookies beneath the fruit.

Watermelon: A more subdued, natural watermelon character emerges here — less candy-like than typical watermelon-flavored beverages. The real fruit juice base gives it a lighter, more understated melon quality with a clean sparkling finish.

How to Drink High Noon

High Noon is designed to drink straight from the can, well chilled. No mixing required — just ice if you prefer. That said, the individual flavors work as surprisingly effective building blocks in simple cocktails:

• Vodka Sunrise riff: Pour the Grapefruit over ice with a float of grenadine — the citrus tartness plays perfectly against the syrup's sweetness.
• Tropical Spritz: Combine the Pineapple with a splash of coconut water and a lime wedge for a low-ABV poolside drink.
• Cherry Limeade: Squeeze fresh lime into the Black Cherry over crushed ice — the vanilla undertone in the cherry adds unexpected depth.

Best For

• Stocking a cooler for outdoor barbecues and summer gatherings
• Introducing someone to the vodka seltzer category with a well-regarded benchmark
• Offering a crowd-friendly variety when guests have different flavor preferences
• Low-ABV drinking sessions where sessionability matters over intensity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does High Noon taste like? Each flavor leads with recognizable, juice-forward fruit — grapefruit is tart and bright, pineapple is tropical and earthy, black cherry is rich with vanilla undertones, and watermelon is light and natural. The vodka base stays clean and unobtrusive across all four varieties.

How does High Noon compare to White Claw? High Noon uses a five-times-distilled corn vodka base blended with real fruit juice, while White Claw relies on a fermented sugar base with added flavoring. This gives High Noon a noticeably cleaner spirit backbone and more authentic fruit character, which earned it The Tasting Panel Magazine's Best Tasting Seltzer designation in both 2020 and 2021.

Is High Noon good for beginners? At 4.5% ABV with prominent fruit flavors and a light, sparkling body, High Noon is extremely approachable — it reads more like flavored sparkling water than a cocktail, making it one of the most accessible entry points into the ready-to-drink spirits category.

Where is High Noon made? High Noon is produced at Holladay Distillery in Weston, Missouri, under the E. & J. Gallo Winery portfolio. The corn used in its five-times-distilled vodka base is sourced from the Midwestern United States.

What foods pair well with High Noon? The Grapefruit pairs naturally with grilled shrimp or ceviche, where citrus and seafood complement each other. Pineapple works alongside teriyaki chicken or pork tacos with mango salsa. Black Cherry stands up to smoked ribs or a charcuterie board with aged cheeses. Watermelon is a natural match for fresh salads with feta and mint or light fish tacos.

What sizes does High Noon come in? The variety pack contains eight 355ml (12 oz) cans — two of each flavor. High Noon is also available in single-flavor four-packs and larger variety packs depending on the expression.

Is High Noon worth the price? High Noon positions in the premium tier of the hard seltzer market, justified by its real vodka and real fruit juice formulation — ingredients most competitors at lower price points do not use. The quality distinction has been validated by multiple editorial awards, including Taste of Home naming it the best hard seltzer in 2023.

Why High Noon?

High Noon fundamentally changed the hard seltzer conversation by proving that a vodka-based formula could outperform the fermented sugar norm on taste. The Tasting Panel Magazine recognized it as Best Tasting Seltzer two years running (2020 and 2021), and Wine Enthusiast named the broader brand its 2021 Beverage Brand of the Year — rare honors for a ready-to-drink product. The five-times-distilled Midwestern corn vodka provides a neutral, clean foundation that lets the real fruit juice define each flavor without artificial interference. In a category flooded with imitators, this variety pack remains the standard-bearer for what vodka soda in a can should taste like.