High Noon Vodka Seltzer Variety Tropical 8Pk

High Noon Vodka Seltzer Variety Tropical 8PK is an eight-can assortment of real-vodka hard seltzers at 4.5% ABV, featuring pineapple, mango, passionfruit, and watermelon flavors. Named Best Tasting Seltzer by The Tasting Panel Magazine in both 2020 and 2021, High Noon distinguished itself as the first nationally distributed hard seltzer built on an actual vodka base rather than fermented sugar or malt.

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 at the Holladay Distillery in Weston, Missouri — the same facility behind 360 Vodka — under the ownership of E. & J. Gallo Winery. The vodka base starts with corn sourced from the Midwestern United States and undergoes five separate distillations before blending with sparkling water and real fruit juice. That vodka foundation is the brand's defining move: while most competing seltzers rely on fermented cane sugar or malted barley, High Noon delivers a cleaner, more neutral spirit backbone that lets each tropical fruit flavor come through without the residual sweetness often found in malt-based alternatives.

Tasting Notes

Pineapple: Bright, zesty pineapple aroma that reads fresh-cut rather than candied. The palate is tart and juicy with a dry, crisp finish.

Mango: Ripe, succulent mango on the nose with a subtle floral edge. Mid-palate delivers genuine tropical sweetness that fades quickly into clean effervescence.

Passionfruit: Tangy and aromatic, with an almost citrus-like bite up front. The flavor is vibrant and slightly tart, finishing refreshingly dry.

Watermelon: Juicy watermelon rind and red fruit on the aroma. The taste is lighter and more subtle than the other three, with a cooling, thirst-quenching finish that makes it the most sessionable of the set.

How to Drink High Noon Tropical

High Noon is designed to be consumed straight from the can, well chilled — no mixing required. Pour over ice in a tall glass if you want to extend the drink and enjoy the aromatics. For those who like to experiment, try using the pineapple can as a base for a Tropical Mule by adding a squeeze of lime and a splash of ginger beer. The mango flavor works in a Mango Paloma riff, topped with a half-ounce of fresh grapefruit juice. The passionfruit can pairs naturally with a frozen Passionfruit Spritz — blend with ice and a dash of elderflower liqueur for a poolside slushie.

Best For

• Stocking a cooler for backyard barbecues and pool days
• Offering guests a crowd-pleasing variety without mixing drinks
• Taking to a beach trip, boat outing, or tailgate where glass isn't allowed
• Introducing vodka-soda drinkers to a convenient ready-to-drink format

Frequently Asked Questions

What does High Noon Tropical taste like? Each flavor delivers a distinct, fruit-forward profile — pineapple is tart and zesty, mango is ripe and sweet, passionfruit is tangy and aromatic, and watermelon is light and cooling. All four share a clean, dry finish owing to the five-times-distilled vodka base.

How does High Noon compare to White Claw? High Noon uses real vodka distilled from Midwest corn, while White Claw is made from a fermented sugar base, giving High Noon a cleaner, more neutral spirit character. Taste of Home ranked High Noon the number-one hard seltzer in a 2023 comparative tasting of ten major brands, ahead of White Claw.

Is High Noon good for casual sipping? At 4.5% ABV with real fruit juice and sparkling water, High Noon is built for easy, straight-from-the-can drinking and requires no additional preparation or bar tools.

Where is High Noon made? High Noon is produced at the Holladay Distillery in Weston, Missouri, a facility owned by E. & J. Gallo Winery that also produces 360 Vodka. The corn used in distillation is sourced from the Midwestern United States.

What foods pair well with High Noon Tropical? Pineapple pairs well with grilled shrimp skewers thanks to its acidity cutting through char. Mango complements fish tacos with mango salsa for a layered tropical effect. Passionfruit stands up to spicy Thai chicken satay, while watermelon is a natural match for fresh ceviche or a light summer fruit salad.

What sizes does High Noon Tropical come in? The Tropical Variety Pack is available as an 8-pack of 355 ml (12 oz) cans containing two cans of each flavor.

Is High Noon Tropical worth the price? High Noon positions in the premium tier of the hard seltzer category, justified by its real-vodka base and real fruit juice — ingredients most competitors at lower price points do not use. The eight-can variety format also lets drinkers sample four flavors without committing to a full pack of one.

Why High Noon Tropical?

High Noon's core advantage is structural: it remains one of the only major hard seltzers made with actual distilled vodka rather than a fermented sugar or malt base. That distinction translates directly into a cleaner-tasting drink with less residual sweetness, which is why The Tasting Panel Magazine awarded it Best Tasting Seltzer two years running. The Tropical Variety Pack packages the brand's four most vibrant warm-weather flavors into a single format, making it the most efficient way to stock a cooler with a range that appeals to different palates. For drinkers who already enjoy vodka sodas but want the convenience of a grab-and-go can, this pack bridges that gap without compromise.