Vox Apple 750ML

Vox Apple 750ML is a five-times distilled, apple-flavored wheat vodka from the Netherlands, bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle. The Beverage Testing Institute (BTI) named Vox the top vodka in 2008, awarding it a remarkable 97-point score — a distinction that underscores the quality behind this Dutch-made spirit.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Netherlands  |  Style: Apple-Flavored Wheat Vodka  |  Distillery: Produced by Beam Suntory at a Dutch distillery with over 400 years of distilling history

Production & Heritage

Vox Apple is produced at a Dutch distillery whose roots stretch back more than four centuries of vodka-making tradition, now under the Beam Suntory umbrella. The base spirit is crafted entirely from wheat grain, chosen for its subtle undertones, and undergoes five separate distillations before a neutral micron cellulose filtration — a technique that strips impurities without affecting the aroma or flavor of the final spirit. Vox Apple is one of just three flavored expressions in the Vox range, all produced at the same Netherlands facility, and the apple character is layered onto this exceptionally clean wheat base.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The initial impression is firm and assertive, delivering ripe apple perfume with unmistakable green apple freshness. After a moment in the glass, the aroma softens into something more delicate and juicy, only moderately sweet.

Taste: On entry, the palate leans sweet rather than tart, evoking candied apple more than fresh fruit. At mid-palate, the flavor of soft Granny Smith apple builds steadily toward a tart apple peak, developing layers of viscosity and a creamy, rounded sweetness.

Finish: The finish is sweet, candied, and notably full-bodied for a flavored vodka. It lingers with a smooth, creamy texture and persistent apple character.

How to Drink Vox Apple

Vox Apple performs well chilled and served neat, where the clean wheat base and layered apple flavors are most evident. It also shines in cocktails that benefit from a genuine fruit-forward vodka. An Apple Martini is the natural showcase, as the built-in apple sweetness reduces the need for artificial mixers. A Caramel Apple Mule pairs its candied notes with ginger beer and a caramel drizzle for an autumn-inspired twist. In a Vodka Collins, Vox Apple adds fruity dimension to the classic lemon-soda template without overpowering it.

Best For

• Hosting a cocktail party centered on apple-forward seasonal drinks
• Gifting a flavored vodka enthusiast who values distillation quality over gimmicks
• Building a home bar with versatile, fruit-driven mixing spirits
• Serving chilled shots at gatherings where a smooth, approachable vodka is preferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Vox Apple taste like? Vox Apple opens with a candied, sweet apple flavor reminiscent of Granny Smith, building to a tart peak at mid-palate before finishing creamy and full-bodied.

How does Vox Apple compare to Smirnoff Apple? Both are apple-flavored vodkas at 80 proof, but Vox Apple is five-times distilled from wheat and uses micron cellulose filtration, resulting in a noticeably smoother, less syrupy apple character than Smirnoff Apple, which is produced from corn.

Is Vox Apple good for cocktails? Yes — its clean wheat base and authentic apple sweetness make it an excellent cocktail ingredient, especially in Apple Martinis and fruit-driven mixed drinks where it contributes genuine flavor without heavy artificial notes.

Where is Vox Apple made? Vox Apple is distilled in the Netherlands at a facility with over 400 years of vodka-making heritage, currently operated under the Beam Suntory portfolio.

What foods pair well with Vox Apple? Sharp cheddar cheese plays off the apple sweetness naturally. Pork tenderloin with apple chutney reinforces the fruit theme. Cinnamon-spiced desserts like apple tarts complement the candied notes. Smoked salmon offers a savory contrast to the vodka's sweetness. Brie with sliced green apple mirrors the spirit's core flavor.

What sizes does Vox Apple come in? The standard and most widely available size is the 750ml bottle.

Is Vox Apple worth the price? Vox Apple positions in the mid-premium tier for flavored vodkas, and its five-times distilled wheat base and cellulose filtration deliver a level of smoothness that justifies the step up from standard-tier competitors.

Why Vox Apple?

What separates Vox Apple from the crowded flavored vodka market is the production discipline behind it: five distillations from wheat grain followed by a micron cellulose filtration process engineered to preserve aroma and flavor integrity while removing impurities. The BTI's 97-point score and designation as top vodka in 2008 remain among the highest marks ever given to a vodka in that review. The 400-year distilling heritage of its Netherlands production facility is not marketing decoration — it reflects generations of technical knowledge baked into every batch. For drinkers who want genuine apple flavor anchored to a rigorously made base spirit, Vox Apple stands apart from artificially sweetened competitors.