Pinnacle Vodka
Pinnacle Vodka is a 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL vodka distilled in France from wheat grown in the Brie region and distilled five times, per its owner Suntory Global Spirits. Imported to the US, the original unflavoured bottling is the foundation of one of the best-known vodka ranges in America. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Base: Wheat from the Brie region, France
- Distillation: Distilled five times
- Origin: France (imported)
- Owner: Suntory Global Spirits
- Award: Top honour, vodka category, IWSC 2013 (per the producer)
French Wheat, Five Distillations
Pinnacle launched in 2002 from White Rock Distilleries in Maine with a simple pitch — a genuinely French vodka, distilled from Brie-region wheat, at an American mixing-vodka price. Beam acquired the brand in 2012 (it now sits with Suntory Global Spirits), and the producer notes it took the top honour for the vodka category at the 2013 International Wine & Spirit Competition, in a blind tasting of over 100 vodkas. The flavoured range that followed is famous; this original is the clean canvas it all starts from. Find it in our vodka range, browse the wider spirits shelf, or visit the Pinnacle vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Character: The producer publishes no formal tasting notes for the original bottling beyond "smooth" — expect exactly what five distillations of wheat spirit deliver: a clean, neutral, lightly soft palate built for mixing rather than contemplation.
How to Enjoy
A natural in Mules, cosmos and vodka sodas, and smooth enough for a simple Martini with a twist. Keep a bottle in the freezer for an easy, thick-textured pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pinnacle Vodka made? In France, from wheat grown in the Brie region, per Suntory Global Spirits — the bottle itself reads "Product of France." It is imported to the US.
How many times is it distilled? Five times, per the producer — the fact the brand has built its name on since 2002.
Has the original won awards? Yes — per the producer, it won the top honour for the vodka category at the 2013 International Wine & Spirit Competition.
Real French vodka at a mixing price — order Pinnacle Vodka online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.