Ciroc Pineapple Premium French Vodka 70 cl 37,5%

Pineapple has two sides. The sweet golden core, and the sharp acidity right out by the skin that prickles slightly on the tongue. This bottle tries to hold on to both at once.

Expert description

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

Underneath the flavour sits the same grape vodka as the rest of the range, distilled four times in column stills and a fifth time in the copper pot still. The producer calls the pineapple the most versatile expression in the line up, which is not far off: it handles citrus soda, orange juice and more pineapple on top equally well.

The acidity the pineapple brings is why this variant rarely becomes cloying. Where coconut and peach add weight, pineapple pulls the other way and sharpens the drink. That makes it the obvious Ciroc flavour when you are mixing for a crowd. The vodka is gluten free.

Tasting notes

Nose

Freshly cut pineapple, distinctly golden and slightly green at the edge. A lightly sour note sits behind it, closer to the skin than to the flesh.

Palate

Juicy and lively. Sweetness leads but is quickly overtaken by a tropical acidity running down the sides of the tongue. The grape base keeps the middle soft.

Finish

Fresh and reasonably short. The acidity clears up after the sweetness and leaves a light bite that makes the next sip easy.

Specifications

Name: Ciroc Pineapple
Distillery: Ciroc
Region/Country: Cognac, France
Type: French Vodka
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Five times distilled
EAN no.: 5010103937146
Serving suggestion: With lemon lime soda and a wedge of lime, or in a French Fizz with pineapple juice, lime juice and raspberries.

Flavour profile

Juicy pineapple · Tropical · Fresh acidity · Lightly sweet

Did you know?

The pineapple variant reached the market in 2014. The fruit has since also formed the basis of Ciroc Summer Colada, a limited edition where pineapple and coconut share a bottle, and which owes its balance precisely to the acidity pineapple brings.

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Frequently asked questions about Ciroc Pineapple

What does Ciroc Pineapple taste like?

Juicy and tropical with clear acidity. Sweetness arrives first and is quickly replaced by a fresh, almost sharp pineapple note. The grape base keeps the texture soft so the acidity never turns aggressive.

Which drinks does it work best in?

It is the most flexible in the range. The producer suggests a French Fizz with pineapple juice, lime juice, sugar syrup, raspberries and soda. It also works simply topped with citrus soda or orange juice. See more options among our Vodka brands.

Is it very sweet?

Less than you would expect. Pineapple carries high natural acidity and it shows here. Compared with the peach and coconut expressions this is clearly the freshest and the one that best survives a long session.

Does it work as a punch for a crowd?

Yes, it is practically built for it. Mix with pineapple juice, lime juice and a touch of sugar syrup, then keep it cold with large ice blocks. The acidity means the drink does not collapse as the ice dilutes it.

Why does pineapple suit a grape based vodka?

Because both bring acidity of their own. A grain vodka is sweeter and rounder underneath and can blur the pineapple. The grape spirit is drier and lets the fruit stand sharper, which is the whole point of this expression.

Can it be drunk neat?

Yes, though it gains from a little dilution. Ice cold in a small glass it makes a fine welcome drink, while a couple of ice cubes or a splash of soda opens it noticeably. Neat and warm, the pineapple turns too concentrated.

Is mixing it with pineapple juice overkill?

No, quite the opposite. The aroma in the bottle is clean and simple while the juice adds body and pulp. The producer recommends the combination. For more edge, cut through with lime juice, otherwise the drink runs a touch flat.