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Smirnoff Vanilla

Name: Smirnoff Vanilla
Brand: Diageo India

A smooth, sweet dessert-style flavoured vodka, built for cocktails or sipping neat over ice

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Diageo India

Distillery

India

Country

35.00%

ABV

Est. 1864 35.00% ABV

Tasting Notes

Colour & Appearance

Clear with a faint golden tint

Nose & Aroma

Warm vanilla bean aroma

Palate & Taste

Smooth, sweet vanilla flavour over the clean Smirnoff base, dessert-like without being cloying

Finish

Smooth, lightly sweet finish

History & Background

Vanilla sits alongside Green Apple and Orange as one of Smirnoff's established flavoured variants, positioned as the dessert-adjacent option in the range — built to work in coffee-and-cream style cocktails rather than the citrus/fruit-forward mixers the other flavours lean into. India-specific pricing data for this variant is noticeably thinner than for No. 21, Green Apple or Orange, suggesting lower retail penetration/stocking compared to the brand's more mainstream flavours — worth confirming local availability before publishing firm price claims.

Production & Maturation

Production Method

Triple-distilled grain base vodka with natural vanilla flavouring added post-distillation.

Aging & Maturation

Unaged. Filtered and bottled directly with no cask or bottle maturation.

Distillery

Diageo India

Founded

1864

About These Prices

Prices are indicative, not quotations. They are compiled from publicly available retail listings and state excise price lists, and are provided for reference only.
Alcohol pricing in India is set state by state. Excise duty, VAT and retail margins differ in every state and union territory, so the same bottle can vary by 40% or more between Goa and Kerala. Always check the price where you are buying.
Prices change without notice. State excise policies are typically revised annually, and retailers may price above or below the listed MRP depending on stock and demand. The figures above were last reviewed in August 2026.
We do not sell alcohol. The Spirit Atlas is an independent reference site. We take no orders, hold no stock, and have no commercial relationship with the distilleries or retailers documented here. Nothing on this page is an offer to sell.
Tasting notes and ratings are editorial opinion. They reflect the reviewer's assessment and are not endorsed by the producer.
For readers of legal drinking age. The legal drinking age in India varies by state, from 18 to 25. Please respect your local law and drink responsibly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smirnoff Vanilla easy to find in India?

Availability appears more limited than the mainstream Smirnoff variants (No. 21, Green Apple, Orange) — dedicated India price-guide coverage for Vanilla specifically is thin compared to those three. Check with your local retailer before assuming it is stocked, particularly outside major cities.

What can I mix with Smirnoff Vanilla?

Vanilla works well in dessert-style cocktails — cola, cream-based drinks, or coffee liqueur (as in a Vanilla White Russian). It is less suited to citrus-forward mixers like lime or soda, which tend to clash with the sweetness rather than complement it.

Is Smirnoff Vanilla sweeter than Smirnoff Orange or Green Apple?

Generally yes — Vanilla leans into a smooth, dessert-like sweetness rather than the fruity tartness of Green Apple or the citrus brightness of Orange. If you are looking for a flavoured vodka to use in coffee or cream-based cocktails rather than fruit-forward mixed drinks, Vanilla is the better fit of the three.

Can I drink Smirnoff Vanilla on its own?

Yes, chilled or over ice, though it is sweeter than most people expect from a plain vodka. It works reasonably well as an after-dinner sipper given its dessert-like character, similar to how you might treat a lightly flavoured liqueur rather than a standard mixing vodka.

Is Smirnoff Vanilla the same price as Smirnoff No. 21?

Pricing data for Vanilla specifically is limited, but flavoured Smirnoff variants generally sit at or slightly above the plain No. 21 price in most states. Treat any specific figure as an estimate until you confirm it against a local retailer, since this variant has less published price data than the mainstream flavours.

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About the Author

Shivam Sharma

I am the founder and editor of The Spirit Atlas. With a deep appreciation for fine spirits, I built this platform to be the most helpful and honest spirits guide for Indian readers — covering everything from Scotch and Indian single malts to rum, gin and tequila, along with prices across every major Indian state. My goal is simple: to make the world of spirits a little more approachable for everyone.

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