Lion Head Vodka
Lion Head Vodka is an 80-proof (40% ABV) French vodka that comes in one of the most distinctive bottles on the shelf — a stubby, embossed vessel ringed with lions — in a 750mL bottle. Distilled in France, it is built for drinkers who like their vodka with a little texture: retailer tasting notes consistently describe a richer, more mouth-filling body than conventional wheat or potato vodkas, without any harshness. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: France
- Style: Smooth, textured vodka — multiple distillations in traditional copper pot stills (per retailer listings)
- Packaging: Distinctive stubby bottle with embossed lions
The Bottle With Lions on It
Some vodkas sell on the name; Lion Head sells on the bottle — a squat, embossed decanter-style vessel with lions worked into the glass, made to live on a back bar rather than hide in a cabinet. What is inside matches the packaging's confidence: a clean, French-distilled vodka with noticeably more body and a gentle grain sweetness than the neutral crowd, finishing smooth and medium with no harsh edges. Explore more vodka and the Lion Head collection at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per retailer notes: the nose is clean and inviting with gentle sweetness and grain-forward character. The palate is rich and well-balanced with noticeable texture — smooth, slightly sweet, more mouth-filling than a conventional wheat or potato vodka. The finish is medium, smooth, and clean.
How to Enjoy
Try it chilled and neat first — the texture is the point. It is also a natural in a vodka martini with a twist, where the body gives the cocktail more presence, or over ice with soda and lime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lion Head Vodka made?
France — it is a French-distilled vodka sold in 750mL bottles.
What is the ABV of Lion Head Vodka?
40% ABV (80 proof).
What makes Lion Head Vodka different?
Two things: the embossed lion stubby bottle, and a richer, more textured palate than most vodkas at this price — smooth without being thin.
Add Lion Head Vodka to your cart at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — order online for the boldest bottle on your shelf.