Cîroc Coconut Flavoured Vodka

Cîroc is made in France from grapes, which is the unusual heart of the brand: grape ferments into a soft, naturally fruity spirit rather than the cleaner, drier character of grain or potato. For the Coconut expression that grape spirit goes through a five-fold distillation for a smooth texture, then takes on natural coconut flavour. The coconut brings a creamy, tropical sweetness that sits easily on the grape base. It is bottled at 37.5% and aimed at relaxed, fruit-led drinking rather than a strong neat pour.

The nose is full of coconut with delicate, sweet tropical fruit behind it. The palate is creamy and smooth with a clear natural coconut note and a subtle freshness, and the finish is long, smooth and sweet. The creamy coconut suits a tall, refreshing serve, so build a Coconut Cooler: pour it over crushed ice, top with chilled coconut water and a good squeeze of fresh lime, and add a mint sprig so the lime and mint keep the sweetness in check.