Monkey In Paradise Vodka 750ML

Monkey In Paradise Vodka 750ML is a seven-times-distilled, 100% American corn vodka from South Florida bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle. This craft spirit has earned an impressive collection of top honors, including a Double Gold Medal at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a Platinum Award at the 2025 Distillers Challenge International Spirits Competition.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40% (80 proof)  |  Origin: South Florida, United States  |  Style: Seven-Times Distilled Corn Vodka  |  Distillery: Monkey In Paradise

Production & Heritage

Monkey In Paradise is crafted in South Florida using 100% highest-grade American corn as its base. The distillation process runs through copper stills seven times and is followed by seven rounds of carbon filtration, resulting in an exceptionally clean spirit. What truly separates this vodka from the pack is its proprietary 5ppm reverse osmosis water system—requiring 11 gallons of water to yield a single gallon of what the distillery calls "Paradise Pure" water—and a unique "Age & Rest" process that allows the alcohol and water to marry at four distinct proof levels before final bottling.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with fresh dinner roll and a dusting of royal icing. Behind those bready top notes sits a neutral, almost airy quality, touched lightly by vanilla and a whisper of citrus.

Taste: The entry is sweet and inviting, led by vanilla and raspberry that build into a milky berry peak at mid-palate. As it develops, creamed corn richness emerges—a nod to the corn base—alongside hints of graphite, black pepper, and a subtle thread of anise. The body is satiny, crisp, and light.

Finish: The finish is smooth and semi-dry, lingering with charcoal, mineral, red berry, and a soft whole-milk texture. It fades cleanly without harshness, a hallmark of the extensive distillation and filtration regimen.

How to Drink Monkey In Paradise

This vodka rewards sipping neat or slightly chilled, where the subtle bread-and-cream character comes through most clearly. A single large ice cube opens up the vanilla notes without dulling the crisp body. For cocktails, try these:

• Vodka Martini — The neutral-to-vanilla profile keeps the drink clean while the silky texture coats the palate.
• Espresso Martini — Creamy corn sweetness amplifies coffee richness and smooths out any bitterness.
• Moscow Mule — The light berry undertones play well against ginger beer's spice and fresh lime.

Best For

• Gifting a spirits enthusiast who appreciates American craft production
• Blind tasting nights to compare domestic craft vodkas against European imports
• Anchoring a premium home cocktail bar
• Celebrating milestones with an award-winning bottle that sparks conversation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Monkey In Paradise taste like? It delivers sweet vanilla and raspberry on the entry, building into a milky berry peak with creamed corn undertones, then finishes smooth and semi-dry with charcoal, mineral, and red berry notes.

How does Monkey In Paradise compare to Tito's Vodka? Both are premium American-made corn vodkas, but Monkey In Paradise undergoes seven distillations and seven carbon filtrations versus Tito's six-times-distilled process, generally yielding a silkier, more neutral profile. Monkey In Paradise also employs a proprietary reverse osmosis water system and a multi-stage proof-reduction rest period that Tito's does not publicize.

Is Monkey In Paradise good for sipping neat? Yes—its extensive distillation and filtration produce a remarkably clean spirit with enough subtle flavor complexity (bread, vanilla, light berry) to hold interest without a mixer.

Where is Monkey In Paradise made? Monkey In Paradise Vodka is produced in South Florida, United States. The distillery sources the highest-grade American corn and uses its own reverse osmosis water purification system on-site.

What foods pair well with Monkey In Paradise? Fresh oysters and raw bar selections complement the mineral finish. Smoked salmon benefits from the vodka's clean, crisp body. Creamy cheeses like burrata echo the milky mid-palate. Light fruit desserts such as raspberry panna cotta mirror the berry notes. Dark chocolate brings out the subtle anise and graphite undertones.

What sizes does Monkey In Paradise come in? The standard offering is the 750ml bottle at 40% ABV.

Is Monkey In Paradise worth the price? Positioned in the premium craft tier, it competes with well-known American vodkas but brings multiple Double Gold medals, a Platinum award, and a proprietary water-purification and resting process that few brands at any price point can match—strong value for an award-laden domestic spirit.

Why Monkey In Paradise?

Few American vodkas can claim Double Gold honors from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the New York World Wine & Spirits Competition, and the Stuttgart International Spirits Competition, plus a Platinum from the 2025 Distillers Challenge. The proprietary 5ppm reverse osmosis water system—an 11-to-1 water ratio—is an unusual commitment to purity that directly shapes the spirit's silky mouthfeel. Combined with the multi-stage "Age & Rest" proofing method and a corn-to-glass focus, this is a vodka engineered for smoothness rather than simply marketed for it. For drinkers who want verifiable quality backed by competition results, Monkey In Paradise stands as one of the most decorated craft vodkas currently produced in the United States.