360 Bing Cherry 750ML

360 Bing Cherry 750ML is a cherry-flavored, corn-based vodka bottled at 35% ABV (70 proof) from Missouri's McCormick Distilling Company. This expression earned 90 points from the Beverage Testing Institute in 2010, and the 360 brand holds distinction as one of the first vodkas packaged with a committed eco-friendly production ethos.

Quick Facts: ABV: 35% (70 Proof)  |  Origin: Weston, Missouri, USA  |  Flavored Vodka  |  Distillery: McCormick Distilling Company

Production & Heritage

McCormick Distilling Company, founded in 1856, operates one of the oldest continuously active distilleries in the United States from its home in Weston, Missouri. 360 Bing Cherry starts as a corn-based spirit that undergoes multiple distillations and filtrations before being infused with Bing cherry flavoring. The brand has built its identity around sustainability — bottles use 85% recycled glass, labels are printed on 100% recycled paper with water-based UV inks, and the corn is sourced from farms within 95 miles of the distillery to reduce transportation emissions. The vodka is also certified gluten-free.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright, candied cherry leads immediately, followed by a light sugary sweetness. There is minimal grain or ethanol presence on the nose, letting the fruit character dominate.

Taste: The palate opens with a pronounced sweet cherry that quickly develops a tart, cherry-lifesaver candy quality at mid-palate. The sweetness is forward and juicy, leaning closer to confectionery cherry than fresh fruit. The texture is smooth and medium-bodied for a flavored vodka at this proof.

Finish: The finish is moderate in length with mild mouth-warming and a touch of white pepper. A lingering cherry essence stays on the palate, gradually tapering into a clean, slightly sweet fade.

How to Drink 360 Bing Cherry

This vodka is designed primarily as a mixing spirit rather than a sipper, though it works well chilled as a simple shot. Its bold cherry sweetness makes it a natural fit for fruit-forward cocktails. A Cherry Lemonade combines the vodka with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup for a bright warm-weather drink. A Cherry Cosmo substitutes this for standard vodka alongside triple sec, cranberry, and lime, adding deeper fruit complexity. A Cherry Mule pairs it with ginger beer and lime, where the cherry sweetness plays off the ginger's spice for a balanced highball.

Best For

• Building a home cocktail bar focused on fruit-flavored spirits
• Summer gatherings and backyard barbecues where batch cocktails are needed
• Gifting to someone who gravitates toward sweeter, fruit-driven drinks
• Environmentally conscious drinkers who factor sustainability into purchasing decisions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 360 Bing Cherry taste like? 360 Bing Cherry delivers a sweet, candy-like cherry flavor with a tart edge reminiscent of cherry hard candy, finishing with mild warmth and a clean fade. The overall profile is juicy and fruit-forward with noticeable sweetness.

How does 360 Bing Cherry compare to Smirnoff Cherry? Smirnoff Cherry is bottled at a higher 35% ABV (though both sit at 70 proof) and tends toward a slightly more restrained, less sweet cherry profile. 360 Bing Cherry leans more heavily into candy-like sweetness and carries the added distinction of eco-friendly packaging and a corn-based, gluten-free formula.

Is 360 Bing Cherry good for cocktails? Yes — its pronounced cherry sweetness and smooth base make it well-suited for mixed drinks, particularly fruit-forward cocktails like cherry lemonades, cosmos, and mules where the bold flavor carries through other ingredients.

Where is 360 Bing Cherry made? 360 Bing Cherry is produced by the McCormick Distilling Company in Weston, Missouri, a historic distillery founded in 1856 located along the Missouri River bluffs northwest of Kansas City.

What foods pair well with 360 Bing Cherry? Dark chocolate desserts complement the cherry's sweetness with bittersweet depth. Grilled pork chops benefit from the sweet-tart contrast. Vanilla cheesecake mirrors the confectionery quality of the cherry flavor. Sharp aged cheddar creates an interesting sweet-savory tension. Fresh berry salads echo and extend the fruit notes naturally.

What sizes does 360 Bing Cherry come in? The standard widely available size is the 750ml bottle, though 360 Vodka products have also been offered in 1L and 1.75L formats depending on market availability.

Is 360 Bing Cherry worth the price? 360 Bing Cherry positions as a budget-friendly flavored vodka that competes at the value tier of the category. Its eco-friendly packaging and gluten-free, corn-based production offer tangible differentiators that add perceived value beyond the liquid itself at this price point.

Why 360 Bing Cherry?

What separates 360 Bing Cherry from the crowded flavored vodka shelf starts with provenance and production principles. The corn is locally sourced within 95 miles of a distillery with over 165 years of continuous operation, and the sustainability-first packaging commitment is rare at any price tier. A 90-point score from the Beverage Testing Institute in 2010 validated the liquid quality early in the brand's life. For drinkers who want a bold cherry mixer with a genuine eco-conscious story behind the bottle, this Missouri-made expression delivers on both fronts without pretense.