Grey Goose Vodka

Nose - mild grain, dry herbal hints, subtle lemon peel and black pepper, moderate ethanol burn. Taste - soft dry grain, tart citrus, almond powder, bitter herbal notes, chili and black pepper, noticeable alcohol bite, finishing medium short with bitter herbal, tart citrus, and dry grain flavors. There's nothing remarkable about the nose. It has the 'soft' graininess I often detect in wheat-based vodkas, but the accompanying herbal, citrus, and pepper notes are uninspired. Similar to another brand, the initial taste is quite strong, as if the creators weren't aiming solely for exceptional smoothness. While I appreciate the effort, it's not executed as well. There's more heat present, and the flavors seem muddled with general sour and bitter notes that overpower any subtle nuances that might be present. It was challenging to get back into the rhythm of drinking vodka after having a different spirit in between. I suppose there are less palatable vodkas, but this isn't good enough to rank above the others. It's a solid 1.5, but not quite on par with another brand. And yes, I'd prefer drinking a certain bourbon over this one.

This classic wheat vodka from Cognac, France, is a favorite of mine and likely many others. It's a mild, light, neutral spirit with subtle notes of almond, rye, and citrus, particularly lemon. It has a slight sweetness and a creamy, smooth texture. It can be enjoyed in traditional cocktails like a Martini, or I prefer it with fresh citrus juice and club soda.

From Cognac, France, this is a smooth, clean vodka made from winter wheat. It's distilled five times in copper stills using natural spring water filtered through champagne limestone, resulting in a smooth finish.

This is a very good vodka, and here's why in simple terms. For a sophisticated, smooth, neutral drink if you're not a big drinker, Grey Goose is the choice. If your goal is to get drunk cheaply, avoid it; it's too expensive. I personally like it because I prefer my vodka smooth.

Honestly, it's a decent vodka. The best? No. It's smooth and clean-tasting. I'd rate it higher, but I've had superior ones. It's pompous and overpriced, which likely explains the strong dislike from some, but that doesn't make it a 'poor' vodka.

I don't typically drink vodka, but I've had it a few times and am open to trying new ones. Grey Goose presents ethanol and lemon zest on the nose. The palate has grain alcohol and some citrus. The finish is short and dry. It's an enjoyable spirit, but I find it a bit pricey.