Grey Goose Original Vodka, 1L + Gift Bag

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They are then diluted with water to give a bottling strength of 20% abv, the type of water used, will change the liquids' mouthfeel. So, how is Grey Goose different? Grey Goose, produced with water derived from the natural springs in Cognac, is filtered through limestone & made from winter wheat grown in Picardy.

First off, the wheat sourced from Picardy is winter wheat which needs 10 months to grow, unlike summer wheat with 6 months. This soft wheat, as opposed to hard wheat, is a “superior-bread making wheat” and is reserved for Grey Goose. This is better for distilling according to Thibault. If you have ever been to a fancy club, bar or restaurant or even have a swanky friend, it is likely you have heard of the quality Vodka brand Grey Goose - but have you ever wondered what makes it so ‘elite’? The inside of each bottle is washed once with Grey Goose, so it’s the only liquid ever touching the bottle

You can’t buy vodka online from these top two budget supermarkets, but if you’re willing to put the leg work in, you might find a bargain on the shelves. I like to travel around the world and discover local brands of liquor. That’s the reason I can recommend all these authentic yet not well-known brands. I also provide up to date pricing and information on the most popular brands in the US. Related Posts He claims that the explosive growth (within a few short years) is partly due to it being perceived as a drink of the economic elite - even more so than Rolex or Mercedes Benz. Grey Goose Vodka Prices We deliver to a number of international destinations including the USA. Please use the 'Change Location' link above for an estimate in your local currency or find out more about international delivery Within each and every bottle of Grey Goose is the essence of the finest ingredients France has to offer: Soft winter wheat harvested from in and around Picardy, plus the purest spring water from Gensac in the Cognac region.Lovingly cared for and captured from field to bottle in a process exclusive to Grey Goose Vodka.

The wheat is milled four times in a 24 hour time period and special enzymes are used to break it down. Fermentation is not batch-processed, like in other distilleries. Instead, continuous fermentation occurs over six cascading tanks. The remaining liquid is then distilled five times in column stills.The label was founded in the summer of 1996 by businessman Sidney Frank with his recipe expert (or Maître de Chai) François Thibault, in the French commune of Cognac. The intention was to create a luxury vodka brand for the US market.

The classic raw materials used being wheat, barley and rye and extend to others like potato and even grapes. It can really be made with any grain the producer chooses and unlike some other spirits, can be produced anywhere in the world.

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We will touch on the unique distilling techniques shortly, however, an interesting perspective is given in the economist, Thomas J. Stanley’s, well-researched book - Stop Acting Rich (2009) . The water added during bottling is full of calcium as it comes from a well 500 feet deep below the bottling plant, where the soil is full of limestone. So,what is the price of Grey Goose compared to other vodkas?