Stateside Vodka Soda Variety 8Pk

Stateside Vodka Soda Variety 8Pk is an eight-can assortment of ready-to-drink vodka sodas at 4.5% ABV, built on a base of 7x hand-distilled corn vodka from Philadelphia. The Lemon Cucumber Mint flavor earned 93 points from tastings.com, and the full RTD range received a 4.5-star rating from Drinkhacker.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.5%  |  Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  |  Style: Ready-to-Drink Vodka Soda  |  Distillery: Stateside Urbancraft Vodka

Production & Heritage

Stateside Urbancraft Vodka was founded in 2015 by brothers Matt and Bryan Quigley in Philadelphia. The base vodka is 7x hand-distilled from 100% non-GMO corn sourced from Missouri in a custom copper pot still, then finished through a proprietary process involving carbon, oxygen, and ultra-cold filtration. What truly separates this RTD line is the proofing water — developed over two years of experimentation, it passes through a custom filtration system that infuses a specific mineral and electrolyte profile into the final liquid. The vodka is certified gluten-free, and no artificial flavors are used in any of the four varieties.

Tasting Notes

Black Cherry: Bold, juicy dark-cherry aroma that carries into a ripe, slightly tart flavor. The finish is crisp and clean with no lingering sweetness.

Orange: Bright, zesty citrus on the nose — think fresh orange peel rather than candy. The palate delivers a smooth, natural citrus kick balanced by effervescence, finishing dry and refreshing.

Lemon Cucumber: Cool cucumber and lemon zest come alive on the nose without artificial overtones. The taste is genuinely refreshing, with the cucumber providing a vegetal crispness against the tart citrus. A hint of mint rounds out a clean, lingering finish.

Pineapple: Tropical and vibrant on the aroma, with ripe pineapple at the center. The palate is well-balanced — sweet enough to register as fruit, dry enough to stay in soda territory. The finish is light and easy.

How to Drink Stateside Vodka Soda

These are designed to be consumed straight from the can, well chilled. Pour over ice with a fresh garnish if you want a slightly more polished presentation. The Black Cherry variety works well as a base for a Cherry Collins riff — add a squeeze of lemon and a dash of simple syrup. The Lemon Cucumber can stand in as the long component of a Cucumber Mule, topped with a splash of ginger beer. The Pineapple flavor pairs naturally with a float of coconut rum for an easy tropical spritz.

Best For

• Stocking a cooler for outdoor barbecues and pool days
• Introducing non-cocktail drinkers to a cleaner-tasting RTD option
• Sampling all four Stateside flavors before committing to a single-flavor pack
• Low-ABV social drinking where session-ability matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stateside Vodka Soda taste like? Each of the four flavors — Black Cherry, Orange, Lemon Cucumber, and Pineapple — tastes like real fruit rather than artificial flavoring, with a dry, effervescent finish driven by the underlying corn vodka. The overall impression is closer to a fresh vodka soda with a fruit twist than a sugary hard seltzer.

How does Stateside Vodka Soda compare to High Noon? Both use real vodka as a base rather than malt liquor, giving them a cleaner, more neutral backbone than most hard seltzers. Stateside differentiates itself with its electrolyte-enhanced proofing water and 7x-distilled, non-GMO corn vodka produced in-house at a single distillery, while High Noon uses real fruit juice as a prominent flavor component.

Is Stateside Vodka Soda good for beginners? At 4.5% ABV with no harsh alcohol burn, this variety pack is very approachable for anyone new to vodka-based drinks or transitioning from flavored seltzers to something with a cleaner spirit base.

Where is Stateside Vodka Soda made? Stateside Vodka Soda is produced by Stateside Urbancraft Vodka in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The distillery was founded in 2015 and distills all of its vodka on-site using a custom copper pot still.

What foods pair well with Stateside Vodka Soda? The Black Cherry pairs well with smoked ribs or pulled pork, where the fruit notes complement char and spice. Orange works alongside grilled shrimp or fish tacos for a citrus-on-citrus harmony. Lemon Cucumber is a natural match for light salads, cucumber sushi rolls, or fresh spring rolls. Pineapple complements teriyaki chicken or Hawaiian-style pizza.

What sizes does Stateside Vodka Soda come in? The variety pack contains eight cans and is the standard format for sampling all four flavors; individual flavors are also available in their own multi-packs.

Is Stateside Vodka Soda worth the price? Stateside positions in the premium tier of the RTD vodka soda category, justified by its craft distillery pedigree, non-GMO corn base, electrolyte-enhanced water, and the absence of artificial flavors — details that separate it from mass-market hard seltzers at a similar or lower price point.

Why Stateside Vodka Soda?

The strongest argument for this variety pack is provenance: every drop of vodka comes from a single Philadelphia distillery that controls its process from grain to can. The electrolyte-enhanced proofing water — a formula the Quigley brothers spent two years developing — gives the liquid a noticeably smoother mouthfeel than competitors relying on standard filtered water. The Lemon Cucumber Mint expression's 93-point score from tastings.com is unusually high for the RTD category, validating the distillery's no-artificial-flavors approach. For anyone looking for a sessionable, gluten-free, craft-quality vodka soda that actually tastes like it was made by people who care about distillation, this eight-can sampler is the most efficient way to find a favorite.