Ciroc Peach Premium French Vodka 70 cl 37,5%

Late summer, a peach that is one day past perfect, and juice running down the wrist. That is the sensation this bottle chases. Not tinned fruit, but the short window where the peach is at its peak and about to give up entirely.

Expert description

Ciroc Peach is a French Vodka built on French wine grapes, infused with natural peach flavour and bottled at 37.5%.

The base is the five times distilled grape vodka from Maison Villevert, and peach has been laid over it along with a set of lighter orchard notes. The producer highlights the rich, smooth texture, and it shows: of the whole Ciroc range this is the expression that fills the most mouth.

The fruit was chosen to work with the grape rather than against it. Stone fruit and white grape share a floral, faintly honeyed character, which is why the peach does not sit on the spirit like a foreign object. The vodka is gluten free.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe yellow peach with the skin on, and behind it a bright note of apricot and white flowers. There is no tartness in the aroma, only fruit sweetness.

Palate

Rich and smooth with clear stone fruit. The sweetness is round and broad rather than sharp, and a faintly bitter kernel note sits behind it to keep things interesting.

Finish

Soft and reasonably long. The peach lets go slowly, and a dry grape note arrives at the end to tidy up after it.

Specifications

Name: Ciroc Peach
Distillery: Ciroc
Region/Country: Cognac, France
Type: French Vodka
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Five times distilled
EAN no.: 5010103934374
Serving suggestion: In an On the Beach with cranberry and orange juice, or cold with soda water and a slice of peach.

Flavour profile

Ripe peach · Rich · Juicy · Soft finish

Did you know?

Peach was the third flavour in the range and arrived in 2011, the year after Red Berry and Coconut. Ciroc's own serve for it is called On the Beach and consists of nothing but the vodka, cranberry juice and orange juice. No peach liqueur is needed, because the fruit already sits in the bottle.

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Frequently asked questions about Ciroc Peach

What does Ciroc Peach taste like?

Like ripe yellow peach with the skin left on. The sweetness is broad and round rather than sharp, with a faint bitterness from the kernel sitting behind it to give some resistance. The texture is the fullest in the whole Ciroc range.

Can it be drunk neat?

Yes, if it is cold and served in small measures. At room temperature the fruit sweetness turns heavy over time. Fridge cold in a small glass works well as an aperitif, and a couple of centilitres poured over fresh fruit is another good use.

Which drinks does it work best in?

Anything with acidity to balance the fruit. Cranberry and orange juice is the producer's own suggestion, and a Peach Bellini built on vodka instead of liqueur also holds up. Try it as well with lemon juice, sugar syrup and egg white. More ideas among our Vodka brands.

Can it replace peach liqueur?

Often yes, but you have to adjust. It is drier and stronger than a liqueur, so the drink comes out less sweet and more alcoholic. To hit the original balance, add a little sugar syrup to stand in for what the liqueur would have contributed.

Why does it feel richer than the other flavours?

Because stone fruit carries more weight than citrus or berries. The peach aroma has a creamy, almost velvety quality that settles on top of the grape base and its already slightly oily texture. The result is a vodka that feels denser in the mouth.

Does it work with sparkling wine?

Very well. A couple of centilitres in the bottom of a glass topped with dry sparkling wine gives you something close to a Bellini but with more edge. Use a dry style, otherwise the drink turns sweet at both ends.

How long does an opened flavoured bottle keep?

Less time than a neutral vodka, but still a long while. Reckon on a year to eighteen months before the fruit aroma noticeably fades. Store the bottle in the dark with the cap tightened properly and the peach note holds far better.