Coca-Cola Holiday Vanilla Cream Is Hitting Shelves NOW

While some of us are still nursing our post-Halloween party hangovers, Coca-Cola is already decorating for December. After months of swirling rumors, it’s official: Coca-Cola Holiday Vanilla Cream is finally here! This new seasonal variant of Santa’s favorite cola is hitting shelves now, but what’s really going on with this merry mashup of vanilla and cream? Here’s everything we now know about this new winter Coke flavor. 

Will there be a zero sugar version?

Coca-Cola understands our modern needs (and how angry folks in the comments get when there isn’t a sugar-free variant). Coca-Cola Holiday Vanilla Cream is hitting shelves in full and zero sugar, ensuring everyone can try this jolly new flavor.

Is this any different from Vanilla Coke?

Yes! Do we know exactly how this is different from Vanilla Coke? No! Coca-Cola’s official description of the soda is “Coca-Cola infused with smooth, creamy vanilla flavors that capture the joy of the season.” Joy is not a flavor, so I’m stumped. Rest assured, when I get my hands on Coke Holiday Vanilla Cream for a review, I’ll compare the two for the sake of soda-reviewing science.

Is this a permanent addition to Coke’s flavor lineup?

At this time, Coca-Cola Holiday Vanilla Cream is not slated to stick around much longer than the holidays. Considering the explicitly seasonal theme of this release, I wouldn’t expect it ever to be considered for year-round availability—at least not under the same name. “Summer Vanilla Cream” just doesn’t have the same vibe, you know?

Where can I find Coca-Cola Holiday Vanilla Cream?

Much like the holiday spirit, you’ll be able to find this anywhere from gas stations to grocery stores—12oz can 12-packs and 20oz bottles of both full and zero sugar variants will be available wherever Coca-Cola products are sold. That said, one format is exclusive to a specific retailer: You’ll only find the 2-liter full-sugar bottles at Walmart. There won’t be a zero-sugar release in 2-liter bottles. Feel free to leave your extra-particular complaints about that in the comments.