Pineapple is one of the seven core Cîroc flavors and probably the one that best demonstrates why the brand's unusual base matters. Cîroc is not made from grain or potato. It is distilled five times from fine French grapes in an eau de vie style, which leaves a lighter, subtly fruitier spirit before anything is added to it, and pineapple sits on that base far more naturally than it would on a neutral grain vodka. The label describes it as made with vodka infused with pineapple flavor and other natural flavors, and what comes through is ripe tropical fruit rather than the confected pineapple note that flavored vodkas often deliver. Expect fresh cut pineapple on the nose with a soft citrus lift behind it, then a rounded, juicy palate carrying tropical sweetness and a clean finish that does not linger sticky. It is bottled at 35 percent alcohol by volume, which is 70 proof, the standard strength across the Cîroc flavored range and a deliberate step below the 80 proof unflavored bottling. That is a mixing decision rather than a compromise. The bottle earns its place behind a bar: it carries a piña colada without needing rum, works long over ice with soda and lime, sits at the centre of a pineapple martini, and mixes cleanly with cranberry, orange or ginger beer. Product of France, imported. A high volume, year round seller that moves hardest through summer and at parties.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
35% |
| Proof |
70 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
France |
| Brand |
Cîroc |
| Producer |
Diageo |
| Category |
Made with Vodka Infused with Natural Flavors |
| Expression |
Pineapple |
| Base |
Fine French grapes, distilled five times |
| Flavoring |
Pineapple flavor and other natural flavors |
Tasting Notes
Color: Clear.
Nose: Fresh cut pineapple leads, with a soft citrus lift behind it.
Palate: Rounded and juicy. Ripe tropical fruit carries through, with the light grape base keeping it fresh rather than confected.
Finish: Clean and smooth, with lingering tropical sweetness.
FAQ
Q: What proof is it?
A: 70 proof, which is 35 percent alcohol by volume, the standard strength across the Cîroc flavored range.
Q: What is Cîroc made from?
A: Fine French grapes rather than grain or potato, distilled five times in France.
Q: What does it taste like?
A: Ripe fresh pineapple with a soft citrus lift, juicy and rounded rather than confected.
Q: How should I serve it?
A: Long over ice with soda and lime, in a pineapple martini, or mixed with cranberry, orange or ginger beer. It also carries a piña colada style drink well.
Q: Is it sweetened?
A: The label describes it as made with vodka infused with pineapple flavor and other natural flavors.
Q: Where can I buy Cîroc Pineapple online?
A: Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
