High Noon Vodka Seltzer Beach Variety 12Pk

High Noon Vodka Seltzer Beach Variety 12Pk is a ready-to-drink variety pack featuring four fruit-forward vodka sodas at 4.5% ABV in twelve 355ml cans. Named Best Tasting Seltzer by The Tasting Panel Magazine in both 2020 and 2021, High Noon distinguishes itself from the hard seltzer field by building each flavor around real vodka distilled five times from Midwestern corn rather than fermented cane sugar or malt liquor.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.5%  |  Origin: Modesto, California, USA  |  Style: Vodka Soda RTD  |  Producer: E. & J. Gallo Winery

Production & Heritage

E. & J. Gallo Winery, founded in 1933 in Modesto, California, launched the High Noon line to carve out a premium tier within the booming ready-to-drink category. The base spirit starts as Midwestern-grown corn, which is fermented and distilled five times to yield a neutral, clean vodka. That vodka is then blended with real fruit juice and sparkling water—no malt base, no fermented sugar—giving the finished product a noticeably smoother, more authentic fruit character than most competitors on the shelf.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Each of the four flavors leads with bright, recognizable fruit—ripe peach, tropical kiwi, tart raspberry, and fresh-squeezed lemon. Behind the fruit sits a clean, almost imperceptible vodka backbone with no harsh grain notes.

Taste: The entry is light and effervescent, with carbonation carrying the fruit juice forward immediately. At mid-palate, each variety develops its own personality: the Peach leans into soft stone-fruit sweetness, the Kiwi offers a slightly tangy tropical note, the Raspberry balances tartness with a hint of berry sweetness, and the Lemon delivers bright citrus acidity. Sweetness is restrained throughout—present enough to feel satisfying but never cloying.

Finish: Short and crisp, as a vodka soda should be, with a clean snap of fruit that fades quickly. No lingering artificial aftertaste or syrupy residue on the palate.

How to Drink High Noon Beach Variety

These are designed to be enjoyed straight from the chilled can—no mixing required. For those looking to get creative, High Noon cans work as a low-effort cocktail base: pour the Peach over ice with a splash of fresh basil for a riff on a Peach Smash; use the Lemon as a lighter stand-in for a Tom Collins with a sprig of thyme; or float Raspberry over crushed ice with a squeeze of lime for a simplified Raspberry Fizz.

Best For

• Beach days, pool parties, and warm-weather outdoor gatherings
• Stocking a cooler when guests have varied flavor preferences
• Offering a gluten-free alternative to beer at barbecues and cookouts
• Casual sipping when a full cocktail feels like too much effort

Frequently Asked Questions

What does High Noon Beach Variety taste like? Each of the four flavors—Peach, Kiwi, Raspberry, and Lemon—tastes like bright, authentic fruit juice lifted by light carbonation, with a clean vodka base that stays in the background.

How does High Noon compare to White Claw? High Noon uses real vodka distilled five times from corn, while White Claw relies on a fermented sugar base, which gives High Noon a noticeably smoother, cleaner fruit flavor. The Tasting Panel Magazine named High Noon Best Tasting Seltzer in 2020 and 2021, and it has consistently scored at the top of comparative taste tests including those by Taste of Home.

Is High Noon good for beginners? At 4.5% ABV with approachable fruit flavors and low sweetness, High Noon is one of the most accessible entry points into the ready-to-drink category for anyone who finds beer or straight spirits unappealing.

Where is High Noon made? High Noon is produced by E. & J. Gallo Winery, headquartered in Modesto, California, using vodka distilled from corn grown in the American Midwest.

What foods pair well with High Noon? The Peach pairs naturally with grilled shrimp tacos, where the stone-fruit sweetness complements charred seafood. Kiwi works alongside fresh ceviche or poke bowls. Raspberry stands up to a charcuterie board featuring mild cheeses and cured meats. Lemon is a natural match for fried fish, fish and chips, or light salads dressed with citrus vinaigrette.

What sizes does High Noon Beach Variety come in? The Beach Variety is available as a 12-pack of 355ml (12 oz) cans; individual High Noon flavors are also sold in single cans and smaller variety packs depending on the market.

Is High Noon worth the price? High Noon positions itself at a slight premium over malt-based hard seltzers, but the use of real vodka and real fruit juice justifies the step up for drinkers who notice the cleaner taste and smoother finish that a spirit base provides.

Why High Noon Beach Variety?

The core differentiator is the base spirit. While the vast majority of canned hard seltzers rely on fermented cane sugar or malted barley, High Noon starts with vodka distilled five times from Midwestern corn—a production choice that delivers a measurably cleaner, smoother drinking experience. That difference earned it back-to-back Best Tasting Seltzer honors from The Tasting Panel Magazine. The Beach Variety pack smartly groups four of the line's most crowd-friendly flavors into one package, making it a practical choice when you need to please a group without committing to a single profile. In a category saturated with nearly identical options, High Noon remains the benchmark for what a vodka-based ready-to-drink soda should taste like.