Alcoholic beverages: High Noon Sun Sips Vodka & Soda vs. White Claw Hard Seltzer (New Flavors)

Quick Verdict

Both High Noon and White Claw are popular hard seltzer choices with distinct characteristics. High Noon focuses on real vodka and fruit juice, offering a slightly sweeter profile with no added sugar and a crisp carbonation. White Claw provides a wider array of flavors and product lines, catering to diverse preferences with options like Iced Tea and Lemonade variations. The choice depends on individual taste preferences, with High Noon appealing to those seeking real spirits and fruit juice, while White Claw offers more variety and a pioneering brand reputation.

High Noon emphasizes real vodka and fruit juice, while White Claw uses gluten-free alcohol and natural flavors.
White Claw offers a broader range of flavors and product lines (including Iced Tea, Lemonade, and ClawTails) compared to High Noon.
High Noon provides specific pricing, while White Claw's pricing varies by location and retailer.
Both brands offer relatively low-calorie options, but White Claw has some higher-calorie varieties like White Claw Surge.
Both brands are widely available, but High Noon is specifically noted as the top-selling spirit brand by volume in the US (2023).

Key features – Side-by-Side

Attribute	High Noon Sun Sips Vodka & Soda	White Claw Hard Seltzer (New Flavors)
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)	4.5%	Typically 5%, but some varieties like White Claw Surge have 8%. In the UK, some flavors sit at 4.5% ABV.
Calorie Count	100 calories per 12 fl oz (approx. 66.7 calories per can)	100 calories per 12oz can for most flavors. White Claw Surge contains 220 calories per 16oz can. ClawTails have 150 calories per serving.
Carbohydrate Content	4.8 grams per 12 fl oz (1.5 grams per cup)	Generally 2g per 12oz can. Some varieties like the Lemonade flavors have 1g of carbs.
Sugar Content	No added sugar (2.5 to 2.9 grams in some flavors)	2g of sugar per 12oz can is typical.
Flavor Variety	Watermelon, Black Cherry, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Peach, Lime, Mango, Kiwi, Cranberry, Guava	Original: Black Cherry, Natural Lime, Raspberry, Mango, Ruby Grapefruit, Watermelon, Tangerine, Lemon. Surf: Citrus Yuzu Smash, Tropical Pomelo Smash, Watermelon Lime Smash, Wildberry Acai Smash. Iced Tea: Lemon, Raspberry, Mango, Peach. Lemonade: Limon, Blood Orange, Blackberry, Strawberry. ClawTails: Strawberry Cosmo, Mango Margarita, Blackberry Mojito, Tropical Mai Tai. Non-Alcoholic: Black Cherry Cranberry, Lime Yuzu, Peach Orange Blossom, Mango Passion Fruit.
Ingredients Quality	Real vodka, real fruit juice, sparkling water. Vodka is distilled multiple times.	Made with a blend of seltzer water, gluten-free alcohol, and a hint of fruit flavor. White Claw uses natural flavors.
Carbonation Level	Crisp, lively, sparkling	Described as sparkling water. Natural Light Hard Seltzer is mentioned as being more carbonated compared to White Claw.
Natural vs. Artificial Flavors	Made with natural flavors and real fruit juice	White Claw uses natural flavors.
Packaging Material	Cans	Primarily slim cans.
Availability	Available in local stores and online. Widely available in the United States	Available at online retailers, local stores, and liquor stores.
Brand Reputation	Top-selling spirit brand by volume in the US (2023). Known for real vodka and fruit juice.	White Claw is a popular hard seltzer brand known for pioneering the hard seltzer category.
Price	Single can: $2.69 - $3.25; 4-pack: $10.00 - $11.49; Variety 12-pack: $34.99	Varies by location and retailer.
Ratings	Not available	Not available

Overall Comparison

High Noon: 4.5% ABV, 100 calories, real vodka & juice. White Claw: ~5% ABV, 100 calories, wide flavor range.

Pros and Cons

High Noon Sun Sips Vodka & Soda

Pros:

Made with real vodka and real fruit juice
Variety of fruit-forward flavors
No added sugar
Relatively low calorie count (100 calories)
Crisp and lively carbonation
Convenient can packaging
Widely available

Cons:

No major disadvantages reported.

White Claw Hard Seltzer (New Flavors)

Pros:

Wide variety of flavors across different product lines.
Lower calorie alternative to other alcoholic drinks.
Crafted with quality ingredients, including seltzer water, gluten-free alcohol, and natural flavors.
Popular brand.

Cons:

No major disadvantages reported.

User Experiences and Feedback

High Noon Sun Sips Vodka & Soda

What Users Love

Tastes like sweet and juicy pineapple, evoking a tropical cabana.
Black Cherry flavor is juicy, sweet, and tangy with a bright, bubbly finish.
Watermelon flavor has complex notes of red and green watermelon.
Grapefruit flavor has a balance of juicy grapefruit with hints of sweet ruby red grapefruit flavor; citrusy and fizzy.
Lime flavor is mild and refreshing with a hint of citric acid.
Mango flavor tastes a bit like a skittle from a tropical bag.
No artificial flavoring and weird aftertastes.
Lighter, guilt-free option due to low calorie count and no added sugar.
Sleek and easy-to-pack cans, convenient for taking anywhere.

Common Complaints

No major complaints reported.

Value Perception

No value feedback reported.

White Claw Hard Seltzer (New Flavors)

What Users Love

Clean and refreshing taste (Watermelon flavor).
Crisp, citrus refreshment (Lemon flavor).

Common Complaints

Some 'naturally flavored' seltzers can use artificial flavors and still label it as 'natural flavors'.
Natural Light Hard Seltzer is more carbonated than White Claw.

Value Perception

Lower calorie alternative to other alcoholic drinks.

User Recommendations

Tangerine: A splash of citrus that's a little more sweet than tart.
Watermelon: Hint of ripe watermelon, clean and refreshing.
Lemon: Crisp, citrus refreshment.
Citrus Yuzu Smash: Mix of lemon and yuzu.
Tropical Pomelo Smash: Pomelo and grapefruit blended with lime, orange, and lemon.
Watermelon Lime Smash: Ripe watermelon with cold-pressed lime.
Wildberry Acai Smash: Ripe wild berries paired with acai.
Black Cherry: Balances the tartness and sweetness of a ripe summer cherry.