Corsair Vanilla Bean Vodka

Corsair Vanilla Bean Vodka is an 80-proof (40% ABV) craft vodka from Corsair Distillery in Nashville, Tennessee — simply ultra-pure vodka steeped with whole Madagascar vanilla beans for three weeks. Corsair never adds sugars or coloring to any of its products, leaving this one savory and balanced between sweet and dry in a 750mL bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
• Size: 750mL
• Process: Ultra-pure vodka steeped with whole Madagascar vanilla beans for three weeks — no added sugar, no coloring
• Producer: Corsair Distillery, Nashville, Tennessee
• Origin: Tennessee, USA

The Slow Road to Vanilla

Most vanilla vodkas lean on syrupy flavoring, but Corsair takes the slower road: whole vanilla beans go into the spirit and sit for three weeks, pulling out genuine vanilla character — rich vanilla bean and white chocolate over a whisper of white pepper, per Difford's Guide's tasting notes — without the cloying sweetness of mass-produced flavored vodkas. That restraint makes it genuinely versatile: it sips smoothly neat over ice, yet holds its own in an espresso martini or a dressed-up cream soda, and the no-sugar recipe keeps the calorie count in check for mixed drinks. Explore the Corsair collection and browse more craft vodka at Del Mesa.

Tasting Notes

The nose shows impressive vanilla-bean depth — vanilla ice cream and white chocolate with faint white pepper. The palate is savory more than sweet: creamy vanilla and white chocolate layered over dry white and black pepper spice, clean and balanced. The finish is rich and smooth, with lingering vanilla and a gentle peppery warmth.

How to Enjoy

Mix it first: this is a bartender's vanilla vodka, built for cocktails where artificial vanilla syrups would overpower — vanilla Old Fashioneds, espresso martinis, or a simple vodka soda with a twist of lemon. It also sips neatly over a single large cube, where the savory, unsweetened profile surprises people expecting a dessert pour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corsair Vanilla Bean Vodka sweetened?
No. Corsair steeps whole Madagascar vanilla beans for three weeks and adds no sugar or coloring, so the vanilla flavor reads savory and balanced rather than syrupy.

What is the proof of Corsair Vanilla Bean Vodka?
80 proof (40% ABV), the standard strength for vodka, in a 750mL bottle.

Who makes Corsair Vanilla Bean Vodka?
Corsair Distillery in Nashville, Tennessee — one of America's most awarded craft distilleries, known for experimental small-batch spirits.

Grab Corsair Vanilla Bean Vodka online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — real vanilla-bean flavor with zero added sugar, ready to order.