Grey Goose Vodka

Grey Goose is one of the world’s premiere vodkas. This pure grain vodka goes through a five step distillation process as it makes its way from France to your home or favorite restaurant/pub. Distilled in the Cognac region of France, Grey Goose was created by entrepreneur Sidney Frank: A man who wanted to manufacture vodka that would be premium in taste and would be highly coveted by upper- end U.S. consumers. Grey Goose was the result of his work. It is still popular today, even though Frank sold the company to Bacardi for $1.6 billion dollars.

Grey Goose is known for several things. One is its bottle. It features an interesting design with an etched figure of a goose transposed over a mountain and water scene with five geese flying on the air on one side of the bottle and eleven geese flying on the other side. The goose may not be the most sophisticated choice for a bottle design but the bottle is very distinct and people have grown to associate it with Grey Goose quality.

The most important quality of Grey Goose and the reason it is so highly sought after is, of course, its taste. This vodka doesn’t seem much different from others when you judge it by appearance and aroma. Where you notice the difference is in the flavor. Grey Goose starts out subtle and then finishes with a bang, followed by a quick mellowing period where the aftertaste fades away into nothing, leaving your palate feeling clean and pure. As you take small sips of this vodka, you will notice more and more a slight citrus taste in the background. I couldn’t detect this at first, but it started to some through with additional sips, piquing my interest to sample a little more.

Because the taste of Grey Goose is different from other vodkas and so good by itself, it is best served in drinks that call for a larger amount of vodka than mixer. Martinis are an excellent choice, and this is precisely why I chose to include recipes for different type of martinis in my selections above. With this type of taste, one doesn’t want to block the good flavor with excessive sugar or fruity mixers. Grey Goose would taste fine in these and other drinks, but it is best suited in a drink that calls for more vodka than any other ingredient. It is also a good choice of vodka for a shot or on the rocks. This way, you can experience the interesting taste qualities of Grey Goose without any interference from neutral mixers.

One thing that vodka drinkers know all to well about Grey Goose is that it costs more than most vodka. It is sold in five package sizes: 50ml, 375ml, 750ml, 1000ml, and 1750ml. The standard 750 ml bottle sells for about $29- a price that is more than three times more costly than other popular brands like Smirnoff. Because of the higher price, many people partake in Grey Goose vodka only on special occasions or when visiting fancy restaurants. It certainly isn’t a casual vodka to be used in fruity mixed drinks. It is designed to appeal to more sophisticated tastes.

Overall, Grey Goose is an excellent choice when it comes to vodka. It offers an interesting taste that is clean and pure, with only a small amount of alcohol burn and minimal aftertaste that fades away very quickly. It is one of the most praised vodkas produced around the globe and many consider it the very best the world has to offer. Try some Grey Goose, and taste for yourself why this vodka is rated so highly.