Effen Black Cherry Vodka
Effen Black Cherry Vodka is a 37.5% ABV (75 proof) Dutch vodka infused with juicy black cherry and Madagascan vanilla — built on Effen's smooth wheat-distilled base with no added sugar. The brand's official tasting notes promise ripe black cherry with a creamy vanilla note and a smooth, sweet finish, all in a 750mL bottle. Order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 37.5% (75 proof) — per official effenvodka.com; one state listing shows 35%, pending bottle read
- Size: 750mL — imported from Holland
- Base: Premium wheat grain, continuously distilled (Beam Suntory)
- Flavor: Ripe black cherry + Madagascan vanilla — no added sugar
- Style: Created by bartenders for bartenders — built as a cocktail base
Black Cherry That Tastes Like the Fruit
Effen's flavored line hangs its hat on a simple claim — "Distinct flavor. No sugar" — and the Black Cherry delivers it: actual ripe black cherry character layered over Madagascan vanilla, on the same clean wheat vodka the brand distills in Holland. Effen literally means "smooth, even, and balanced" in Dutch, and the line was designed by bartenders as a mixing-first vodka rather than a candy-shop novelty. Explore more vodkas, or see everything in the Effen lineup.
Tasting Notes
The official brand sliders put it at 3/5 cherry and 3/5 creamy vanilla with just a whisper of baking spice. Aroma of fresh fruit and black cherry; a ripe cherry palate with soft vanilla rounding; smooth, sweet finish without the syrupy weight lesser flavored vodkas carry. Chill it well and it drinks almost dessert-like.
How to Enjoy
Built for a black cherry vodka soda — two ounces over ice, soda water, lime wheel. It also makes an easy chocolate-cherry martini with a splash of crème de cacao, or a simple highball with cola for a cherry-vanilla cola cocktail. Keep chilled; serve cold for the cleanest fruit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Effen Black Cherry have added sugar?
No — the flavored line is marketed with "Distinct flavor. No sugar."
What is Effen Black Cherry's proof?
37.5% ABV / 75 proof per the official brand site (one state listing shows 35% — a bottle read would confirm).
Where is Effen made?
Holland (the Netherlands) — a Beam Suntory brand, distilled from wheat grain.
For a black-cherry vodka that keeps it clean and sugar-free, buy Effen Black Cherry Vodka online from Del Mesa Liquor — 750mL, San Diego, CA pickup or delivery.