High Noon El Pres Vodka & Soda Variety 12PK

High Noon El Pres Vodka Seltzer Variety 12Pk is a 12-can variety pack of vodka-based hard seltzers at 4.5% ABV, featuring four fruit-forward flavors made with real juice. Named after Dave Portnoy's "El Presidente" persona, this collaboration pack showcases passionfruit, pineapple, pear, and tangerine — each built on a base of five-times-distilled vodka rather than the malt liquor or fermented cane sugar found in most competing seltzers. High Noon earned Best Tasting Seltzer honors from The Tasting Panel Magazine in both 2020 and 2021.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.5%  |  Origin: United States  |  Style: Vodka & Soda with Real Fruit Juice  |  Producer: E. & J. Gallo Winery

Production & Heritage

High Noon is produced by E. & J. Gallo Winery, one of America's largest wine and spirits producers. What separates it from the broader hard seltzer field is its vodka foundation — the spirit is distilled five times from U.S.-grown Midwest corn before being blended with real fruit juice and sparkling water. This was one of the first major brands to use actual vodka as its alcohol source, giving it a cleaner, more neutral base than malt-derived alternatives. The El Pres variety pack bundles four flavors — passionfruit, pineapple, pear, and tangerine — into a single 12-can format with three cans of each.

Tasting Notes

Passionfruit: Subtle and aromatic, this flavor delivers an authentic but restrained tropical quality — more like an essence of passionfruit than a candy-forward punch. It reads light and slightly floral on the nose.

Pineapple: Noticeably tart and convincing, the pineapple carries the natural sour edge of real fruit. Among the four flavors, this one registers as the boldest and most true-to-fruit.

Pear: Sweet and crisp, with a mellow, orchard-fresh character. The effervescence lifts the gentle pear juice nicely, making it the most delicate of the set.

Tangerine: Tangy citrus up front with a slightly sweet finish. Bright, clean, and arguably the most immediately refreshing flavor in the lineup.

Overall Finish: All four flavors share a dry, clean finish with minimal residual sweetness, thanks to the vodka base and sparkling water backbone. Nothing lingers past a few seconds — by design.

How to Drink High Noon El Pres

These are ready-to-drink straight from the can, ideally well-chilled or poured over ice. No mixing required, though the vodka-and-juice base also makes them surprisingly versatile as cocktail components.

• Tropical Spritz: Pour the passionfruit can over ice with a splash of prosecco for a low-effort brunch spritz.
• Pineapple Paloma Riff: Use the pineapple flavor as a base and add a half-ounce of fresh grapefruit juice and a pinch of salt for a quick twist on the Paloma template.
• Tangerine Highball: Combine the tangerine can with an extra measure of vodka and a squeeze of lime for a simple, citrus-driven highball.

Best For

• Stocking a cooler for backyard barbecues or pool days
• Introducing variety to a group gathering without buying four separate packs
• Anyone transitioning from malt-based seltzers to a vodka-based alternative
• Casual game-day drinking where refreshment matters more than complexity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does High Noon El Pres taste like? Each of the four flavors — passionfruit, pineapple, pear, and tangerine — tastes like lightly sweetened sparkling water with a recognizable fruit-juice character and a clean, dry finish from the vodka base.

How does High Noon compare to White Claw? High Noon uses five-times-distilled vodka as its alcohol source, while White Claw relies on a fermented sugar base, resulting in a noticeably cleaner and more neutral backdrop for the fruit flavors in High Noon. The Tasting Panel Magazine ranked High Noon as the best-tasting seltzer in both 2020 and 2021, outperforming malt-based competitors in blind evaluations.

Is High Noon El Pres good for sipping casually? Yes — at 4.5% ABV with real fruit juice, it is designed as a sessionable, ready-to-drink option that requires no mixing or garnishing beyond cracking the can and pouring over ice if desired.

Where is High Noon made? High Noon is produced by E. & J. Gallo Winery in the United States, using vodka distilled from corn grown by Midwest producers.

What foods pair well with High Noon El Pres? The passionfruit and pineapple flavors pair well with grilled shrimp or fish tacos, where the tropical fruit complements citrus-forward toppings. Pear works alongside mild cheeses or charcuterie boards. Tangerine is a natural match for spicy wings or Thai-inspired dishes, where its tangy citrus cuts through heat.

What sizes does High Noon El Pres come in? The El Pres Variety Pack is sold as a 12-pack of slim cans, with three cans of each flavor — passionfruit, pineapple, pear, and tangerine.

Is High Noon El Pres worth the price? It positions as a premium option within the hard seltzer category, justified by its vodka base and real fruit juice — ingredients most competitors in this price range do not use. The variety format also provides solid value by bundling four distinct flavors.

Why High Noon El Pres?

High Noon was one of the first nationally distributed hard seltzers to build its recipe around real vodka rather than malt liquor or fermented cane sugar, and that distinction still matters. The five-times-distilled corn vodka provides a cleaner canvas for the real fruit juice to come through, which is a key reason The Tasting Panel Magazine named it the best-tasting seltzer two years running. The El Pres pack curates four flavors that cover a range from tangy citrus to mellow orchard fruit, making it one of the more balanced variety packs on the market. For anyone who finds malt-based seltzers slightly cloying or artificial, this remains the benchmark vodka-soda alternative.