🥃 Grey Goose L'Orange
The Grey Goose L'Orange line: a flavoured vodka with orange essences on a wheat vodka base; 30 or 40% ABV depending on the market.
Grey Goose L'Orange is the orange-flavoured vodka of the Grey Goose brand, the oldest of the flavoured versions: according to the brand it dates from 2001, and according to Difford's Guide it appeared in the United States in 2000. The base is Grey Goose Vodka, and natural orange essences give the flavour. According to the producer, the strength is 30 or 40% ABV depending on the product and market.
Production. The base is the same wheat vodka, distilled once. The producer describes essences of fresh oranges and no added sugar. According to Difford's Guide, the essence is obtained from essential oils of sweet orange peel: the oils are distilled twice under vacuum, and only some of the components go into the blend. The nose recalls tangerine zest, and the taste is citrusy with a peppery note from the vodka.
Why it matters for you. Choose L'Orange if you want an orange accent, and compare it with Le Citron (lemon) and La Poire (pear). It is a flavoured vodka in EU category 31, not a liqueur. Check the percentage on the label, as it differs between markets. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Year founded | 2001 according to the brand; 2000 (US) according to Difford's Guide |
|---|---|
| Raw material | Grey Goose wheat vodka and natural orange essences |
| Distillation method | base distilled once; essence oils distilled twice under vacuum (Difford's Guide) |
| EU category | 31: flavoured vodka |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 30 or 40% ABV (according to the producer, depending on market) |
How it connects to Spirits
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Links
- Made from
- 🍸 Vodka
- What it contains
- 🧪 Water
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Grey Goose, 🍸 Flavoured vodka
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Grey Goose Essences, 🥃 Grey Goose Essences, 🥃 Grey Goose La Poire, 🥃 Grey Goose Le Citron, 🥃 Grey Goose Vodka, 🥃 Grey Goose La Poire, 🥃 Grey Goose Le Citron, 🥃 Grey Goose Vodka
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Grey Goose L'Orange contains added sugar?
According to the producer, no: the product page states there is no added sugar. Check the ingredients on the label of your own bottle.
What is the strength of Grey Goose L'Orange?
The producer gives 30% or 40% ABV depending on the product and market; Difford's Guide gives 40%. Check the label.
What is the orange flavour made from?
From natural orange essences; according to Difford's Guide, these are essential oils from sweet orange peel, distilled twice under vacuum.
What to read next
- 🥃 Grey Goose Essences — The Grey Goose Essences line: vodka with fruit and herb essences in three flavours; 30% ABV according to the producer.
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🧪 Water — ~87% of milk.
- 🥃 Grey Goose La Poire — The Grey Goose La Poire line: a flavoured vodka with Anjou pears on a wheat vodka base; 30 or 40% ABV.
- 🥃 Grey Goose Le Citron — The Grey Goose Le Citron line: a flavoured vodka with lemon essences (Menton) on a wheat vodka base; 30 or 40% ABV.
Similar
🥃 Grey Goose Essences · 🥃 Grey Goose La Poire · 🥃 Grey Goose Le Citron · 🥃 Grey Goose Vodka · 🥃 Belvedere Organic Infusions · 🥃 Belvedere Dirty Brew
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Grey Goose: L'Orange Flavored Vodka (orange essences, single distillation of base, no added sugar)
- Difford's Guide: Grey Goose L'Orange vodka (sweet orange peel oils, twice vacuum distilled; US 2000, UK 2002)
- Grey Goose: Process & Products (Picardie soft winter wheat, single distillation, spring water from Gensac-la-Pallue, blending in the Cognac region; L'Orange 2001, Le Citron 2003, La Poire 2006)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/787 on spirit drinks, Annex I, categories 15 Vodka and 31 Flavoured vodka (min. 37.5% vol.)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)