@@MasterYourGlass Id love to see an episode of reviewing different citrus liquour's, for example Cointreau, Mandarine Napoleon, Grand Marnier and some others you might prefer, mixing some refreshing citrus drinks with those liquours would be awesome too. Love your channel, I'm stunned its not more popular. Your reactions are gold :)
@@torttukasa1566 Cointreau is more orange flavor, Mandarine is more tangerine tasting and the Grand Marnier is blended with Cognac...i have drank all 3, the Mandarine Napoleon disappeared from Ontario LCBO years ago so its been a long time since i've had it. Cointreau is the only one i use in mixed drinks or on ice.
@@janetbanks6677 Mandarine Napoleon has become hard to find these days and its a shame, cos its very fine liqueur in my opinion. I dont particularly like to drink liqueurs straight, but they go very well with coctails.
What a fabulous review of all of these great cognacs. I just discovered this video and appreciate the camera angles, description and time spent on each, and the simple logical lineup of each along the counter. Superb review. I have all of these and have to say the 1880 is my favorite followed by the 100yr.
Love the attention to detail and detailed description. Just picked up a bottle of the Rouge and a nice Grand Marnier rocks glass at costco for $27. Excited to try this in some different drinks; really liked the other video you did with some recipes!
Drooling at the color & viscosity of these liquors. Absolutely love Grand Marnier but living in a third-world remote mountain pueblo can be challenging. I decided to make my own, haha I'm sure there is no comparison but at least it makes my coffee taste much better. Love your taste descriptions, lost me with the hints of your favorite the one before 1800 with tones of pipe tobacco.
I loved this video! Im a hennesy fan but I've def reached for the red label GM a few times..I recently attended a grand manier event and was able to taste the Cuvee alexandre and was highly impressed..I ended up doing some research and that led me here which has def peaked my interest in the higher end bottles..I will be exploring a few of these! Thank u 4 a detailed review..really great work!
Great description and statistics, I love to know the specific age on a spirit… By the way Grand Mariner released a new Cognac, Grand Marnier Révélation, would absolutely love to see a video on that bottle. Keep up the work👍🏼
I've had three drinks in my life that were experiences like nothing else on earth. One was a vodka Collins one hot autumn day in San Francisco . . .oh my. Two was a bottle of sherry from Spain given to me as a gift in a decanter, so I don't know the name . . . if you could distill the most beautiful sunset, this is what it would taste like. And three is humble GM red label . . . impossible to describe, but you come close. Thank You.
Great video. I’ve tried the first three bottles that you have shown here and my favourite so far is the third bottle. I am having a very hard time trying to get my hands on a bottle of the 1880 Cuvée here in Ontario Canada. I cannot wait to try the last two bottles. I am hoping to grab a bottle for Christmas so my father in law and I can enjoy. Thanks for your videos!
Thanks for watching Michael and I am glad you enjoyed. Good luck Finding the rest of the bottles. Keep me posted when you do let me know what you think of those. Cheers, Livio
@@MasterYourGlass so I have commented on a few of your videos and I couldn’t wait to try the bottle of 1880 Cuvée lol. I was trying to save the first sip to experience with my father in law. But due to COVID here in Canada, we’re asked to not see anyone outside of our household. Regardless, the 1880 is incredible. But to be honest, so far my favourite out of every kind other than the Quintessence which I haven’t tried, is Cuvée de centenaire . I find it perfectly balanced. The 1880 is definitely strong on the Cognac upfront and wonderful but I would drink the centinaire every day lol.
You guys in US are absolutely lucky to have anything above the 100th anniversary edition. I am French and let me tell you it's virtually impossible to get any premium Grand Marnier except if you pay up to 10 times the original price ordering from eastern europe or Switzerland with no guarantee how well it's been preserved from light and temperature variations. I am really sad because I love Grand Marnier more than anything else and I wish I could try anything above the 100th anniv. edition. It's a dream. Hope you've enjoyed every single drop of these amazing products. The 100th anniversary is absolutely wonderful with its tobacco & sweet orange notes, I can't imagine how the above editions taste.
So I have had the second one and ask just how much better tasting can it get? Maybe one day I’ll find out. My only comment is is that I’m jealous of you for being able to taste them all😂. Thank you for your time to explain to us how they each were.🙏🏾👏🏾
I never want to drink nor is fond of it, but one time, i was so bored, i remember theres this un open Grand Marnier Red label, was curious how liquor taste like, and man i was blown away, smells really really good, you will think that its really sweet, but i got to sip on it, man i tell you, it gave me that throat burn, taste was like, Sweet then bitter alcohol yeah idk, then the aftertaste is sweet again, there is definitely orange notes there and i love it, its like it burns but its taste good, since then i told myself, if ever they ask me to drink, wont drink unless Grand Marnier hahaha, love the video too
This is a cool video and review. I’ve had the regular and 100, and still have a 150 that’s about half full. Today I picked up an 1880 which I am very excited about. Curious on your thoughts on where the 150 stacks up to this lineup.
Thanks for watching! The 150 to me was not very good which might be why Grand Marnier discontinued it a few years ago. Don’t get me wrong, still very drinkable but not at par with their products
I had the Ruby Grand Marnier that I saved for a long time and finally opened at a party... It was one of the best experiences!!! I just wished I had bought 2 or 3 at the time they were like $20. Cheers!
We have about half a bottle left of the Cent Cinquantentaire. It is so smooth and delicious. You have convinced me to find a bottle of Quintessence to compare. Great video. Really well done!
I just bought myself another bottle of Grand Marnier and I had to watch this video again. I noticed that out of all the more expensive marniers, it was the the first one that it seemed like you enjoyed the most. I never tried the other ones, but the first one you tried, is my favorite drink...
GM 100 is my favorite out of all of them...including the more expensive ones. I had the pleasure of attending a GM tasting event where I tasted the whole line.
@@MasterYourGlass Great video, thank you. Is GM 100 or Quintessence comparable to Cointreau Noir? My husband loves Cointreau Noir and Hennessy Richard so I am wondering if Quintessence will rise to that level.
@@vasilicaalexandru4667 Amazing. No, I would definitely not return the Quinta since it’s a very special product and there’s not a lot on the market. Do hold onto it and enjoy it on a special occasion. While the 100 year is still an extremely prestigious product (kind a like a once-in-a-lifetime thing) the Quintessence is even more “special occasion oriented” than it is. I am pretty sure you guys will like it more than the Cointreau noir (also an amazing drink) these 2 products are also a lot more expensive than it is. Let me know if you liked the 100 year!
Thanks so much for sharing. I was researching these and couldn’t find any using descriptions like yours. I do have a question… I am trying to make Crepe Suzette what would you recommend for a deep orange and cognac essence?
Hi John. Thanks for watching the video I feel Like GM Cordon Rouge is perfect for crepe suzette but if you’re looking to add a slight more cognac element along with the orange I would seek the Cuvée Alexandre. Let me know how they come out!
it was my understanding that red label Grand Marnier has 5 yr old cognac and the Handpainted bottle which i dont see here or can find at LCBO has 50 yr old Cognac... i luv the one in the handpainted bottle and since i cant find it here i was hoping this video would tell me which kind tastes the closest to it. iam having trouble finding information about the different Grand Marniers so thank you for making this video. Once i tried the premium Grand Marnier i never wanted the red label Cordon Rouge if i had a choice, it was so smooth.
So glad you enjoyed it! Grand Marnier has launched limited release bottles that might have the same liquid as another version but is packaged differently to commemorate something special. I am wondering if this painted bottle you are referring to might be one of these. Do you know the name of the painted bottle version you are talking about? I would love to see it and taste it and perhaps answer your question. Thank you
the bottle was orange frosted with handpainted flowers i think it was on it..bought it in the after trying it at a food and drink event in Toronto at a grand marnier booth in the 80s..so it is long gone..reg GM was around $25 and this was $107 at the time
I’ve had 2 bottles of the fantastic 150, and one of the Quintessence. The Q was the best thing I have ever tasted in my life, and I dream of getting a hold of another bottle at some point.
Great video I knew nothing about Grand marnier until today! but I noticed you flower up in comments the 3rd bottle is that your favorite of 5 bottles you tasted?
Thank you! Number three is amazing! They actually all are worth drinking but from a price to quality standpoint it is the best in my opinion. Thank you for watching! I have a coool Limoncello Video coming out next week Using this similar format.
Excellent video! Thank you And i am “not happy” that I recently discovered the Blue label...that one is now my go-to...it us way better than cordon rouge...and The centenaire, Cinc-centenaire. 1880 and Quintessence are kept hidden at my place....i even have abd drink both cherry marniers (and my passion and peachy are unopened)
Thank you for the review. I own all but Quintessence. Another significant difference between Centenaire and 1880 is 1880 contains 50% less sugar. Would you please compare/contrast on the sweetness between 1880 and Quintessence? I’m most interested in how those two specific expressions match up. Thank you once again.
Thanks for asking! You gave me an excuse to drink both of them again. I just tasted both and The Quintessence is sweeter and than the 1880. Let me know if you have any questions
@@MasterYourGlass Thank you! I have a bottle coming. Looking forward to it. I just discovered your channel and now a subscriber. What I like most of your reviews is the direct, honest, and concise information without the phony pretentiousness so prevalent on others channels. Cheers
Love these super-focussed videos- I often dream of “trying them all” as I find “sets” of products so alluring as to how a brand puts together it’s line-up! I wonder if you managed to make an arrangement with a good local bar to get your hands on these or if you simply have such dedication to this (expensive!) hobby? I feel you are criminally under-subscribed so have joined the revolution :) thanks for your work! Will be back for more soon!
Back in 2014 I was at The Bellagio and it was my first time seeing The Quintessence . I asked the bartender how much and he responded w 40 dollars which I ordered 2 , about halfway through mine ( which was excellent btw ) he came back over and apologetically told me that he mistakingly undercharged me and if I wanted another it would be 150 per . Had to give him a 50 for his professionalism .
I wish you would/could do a sampling and review of the yearly limited editions. I have 2011 red bottle, white bottle, 2012 Paris edition, and 2016 nuit bottles, and a BUNCH of the peach raspberry (definitely my favorite one). But besides the peach, I only have one bottle of each and dont want to open them. I'd still like to know a good review on them
Good video, but I'm confused. In the 1st bottle (Cordon Rogue) you mention 3 components (cognac, orange essence, and beet sugar) that make up the product. However, you describe the finished product as 51% cognac and 49% orange essence⁉️🤔 Where does the sugar fit in?
Great question. I should’ve clarified in the video that while there are 3 ingredients in Grand Marnier when the company describes its percentage ratios it only factors in the cognac versus orange essence. This means the 51% to 49% is 100% of the alcoholic ingredients but does not disclose the how much sugar is added in the bottle in addition to that alcoholic blend of congnac + essence. Hope that explains it, holler back if you have any other questions. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!
Great review. My wife loves orange notes in cocktails and chocolate etc. I just found the Cuvee Du Centenaire locally here in Canada (Calgary Alberta to be exact) for $110 USD ($135 CAD) so I bought a bottle for my wife's birthday coming up in a couple weeks. Do you know if this brand uses artificial colour? I really hope not. I'm personally a scotch nerd and E150a is a deal breaker for me. I also wish this cognac was 45% but I'm sure it will be enjoyed. Cheers.
Thanks for watching and commenting. It’s a tricky question because I am sure Grand Marnier does not add artificial color. However Cognac is allowed to put caramel coloring in their product. So there might be some caramel color indirectly. Enjoy the Cuvée du Centenaire with your wife!
Thank you very much for all the details you tell us on each items. I think you could add as a note what kind of glass you can use for this different product (I do not use the same glass for the Cordon Rouge as for the Quintessence. For the GM fan you can find on FB a GM collector club where you will find all the GM products through the years.
Thank you for such a great comment and observation. I honestly like to taste anything in a spirits tasting glass. I will however do some tasting with different glasses to see what comes out of it!
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My friends think the red label GM is too strong to drink straight up even after shaken with ice and strained. My question is, should I get new friends?
LOL. You should at a minimum consider adding some new friends to your life. Just make sure that these new ones have some basic decency and know how to drink!
Wouldn’t double distilling the orange liqueur leave more of the orange flavor in the still? I mean if you want really pure flavorless vodka you distill it 100 times
So it’s not only double distilled. It’s also double macerated in the orange peel. Basically they macerate and distill, then they macerate again into that same distillate and distill it again. That process intensifies the orange flavor while still keeping it refined.
I was told that it can't be Cognac Unless it's Twice Distilled Are you 100% Positive that the lower end Grand Marnier are only Single Distilled. If its only Single distilled then Its Brandy Not Cognac
Hi Jon, the cognac that goes inside the Grand Marnier is double distilled like all cognacs. It’s the essence that is single distilled. Thanks for watching
@@MasterYourGlass by the way, mine is revelation, probably not as high end as yours. it was about 700 canadian, so i figured it was a great deal or something, like as i was buying it and afterwards. then i went on my phone and i was like of course, it doesnt exactly look the same either, such as the wings or butrress-like things on the sides. also i noticed its from paris, this i saw at the checkout
@@MasterYourGlass it is the same then? i thought it might be different, or it was different. it came with no info sheet or anything and all i found online were a couple of stores selling it. for sure, if it is what you said, i am stoked, like 19th century brandy
Thanks for watching the video. I am not honestly not familiar with a “Cinquantentaire”. Are you perhaps referring to the “Cent Cinquantentaire”. If so that one was discontinued so I was unable to find the product.
I love how you describe what you taste, you transmit your passion for good drinks.
Thank you Rafael. I am happy you enjoy. I have another tasting video on Italian herbal liqueurs launching today!
@@MasterYourGlass Id love to see an episode of reviewing different citrus liquour's, for example Cointreau, Mandarine Napoleon, Grand Marnier and some others you might prefer, mixing some refreshing citrus drinks with those liquours would be awesome too. Love your channel, I'm stunned its not more popular. Your reactions are gold :)
@@torttukasa1566 Cointreau is more orange flavor, Mandarine is more tangerine tasting and the Grand Marnier is blended with Cognac...i have drank all 3, the Mandarine Napoleon disappeared from Ontario LCBO years ago so its been a long time since i've had it. Cointreau is the only one i use in mixed drinks or on ice.
@@janetbanks6677 Mandarine Napoleon has become hard to find these days and its a shame, cos its very fine liqueur in my opinion. I dont particularly like to drink liqueurs straight, but they go very well with coctails.
What a fabulous review of all of these great cognacs. I just discovered this video and appreciate the camera angles, description and time spent on each, and the simple logical lineup of each along the counter. Superb review. I have all of these and have to say the 1880 is my favorite followed by the 100yr.
Thanks for watching! I really appreciate your kind words. Both 1880 and 100 are gems and I hope you enjoy those in the right company. Livio
I love Grand Marnier so much, I usually drink the whole bottle after promising myself to have only 1 glass. Lol
LOL. Sounds about right for me too.
All day long,lol
Guys CHILL 😂
Love the attention to detail and detailed description. Just picked up a bottle of the Rouge and a nice Grand Marnier rocks glass at costco for $27. Excited to try this in some different drinks; really liked the other video you did with some recipes!
Happy you enjoyed it! Cheers!
Drooling at the color & viscosity of these liquors. Absolutely love Grand Marnier but living in a third-world remote mountain pueblo can be challenging. I decided to make my own, haha I'm sure there is no comparison but at least it makes my coffee taste much better. Love your taste descriptions, lost me with the hints of your favorite the one before 1800 with tones of pipe tobacco.
Lol and Thanks for watching. I hope you can get your hands on the real Grand Marnier. Cheers!
Fabulous, your passion is my passion. Thank you
Thank you! Let’s keep that passion coming!
This is great. I love the information.
Thanks David. This was definitely a tasty episode
I loved this video! Im a hennesy fan but I've def reached for the red label GM a few times..I recently attended a grand manier event and was able to taste the Cuvee alexandre and was highly impressed..I ended up doing some research and that led me here which has def peaked my interest in the higher end bottles..I will be exploring a few of these! Thank u 4 a detailed review..really great work!
My 100% pleasure! Cheers
Great description and statistics, I love to know the specific age on a spirit…
By the way Grand Mariner released a new Cognac, Grand Marnier Révélation, would absolutely love to see a video on that bottle.
Keep up the work👍🏼
Awesome! I will try to get my hands on a bottle! Cheers
Amazing video 🤝 Grand Marnier red label is my favorite cognac based drink, so fresh and tasty
Thanks for watching and commenting! Red label makes the world a better place! Cheers
Loving Grand Marnier now looking to pick up a few more variants thanks for the wonderful information.
Thank you Stephane. It is definitely an iconic product. Cheers!
Thank you sir,
You best presented these orange liqueur drinks. Taddeo from Durham, NC
Thanks Taddeo. I appreciate you stopping by. Glad you enjoyed the video. Best, Livio
@@MasterYourGlass you're welcome Sir👍
Great video sir!!! #Grand Mariner is my favorite beverage
Excellent Video 📹 on some of my favorite spirits of all time! ❤
Mine too! Thanks for watching!
I've had three drinks in my life that were experiences like nothing else on earth.
One was a vodka Collins one hot autumn day in San Francisco . . .oh my.
Two was a bottle of sherry from Spain given to me as a gift in a decanter, so I don't know the name . . . if you could distill the most beautiful sunset, this is what it would taste like.
And three is humble GM red label . . . impossible to describe, but you come close.
Thank You.
Thanks for watching. That is true poetry. All three of the experiences you have listed sound amazing. Cheers to you! Livio
Great video. I’ve tried the first three bottles that you have shown here and my favourite so far is the third bottle. I am having a very hard time trying to get my hands on a bottle of the 1880 Cuvée here in Ontario Canada. I cannot wait to try the last two bottles. I am hoping to grab a bottle for Christmas so my father in law and I can enjoy.
Thanks for your videos!
Thanks for watching Michael and I am glad you enjoyed. Good luck Finding the rest of the bottles. Keep me posted when you do let me know what you think of those. Cheers, Livio
@@MasterYourGlass so I have commented on a few of your videos and I couldn’t wait to try the bottle of 1880 Cuvée lol. I was trying to save the first sip to experience with my father in law. But due to COVID here in Canada, we’re asked to not see anyone outside of our household.
Regardless, the 1880 is incredible. But to be honest, so far my favourite out of every kind other than the Quintessence which I haven’t tried, is Cuvée de centenaire . I find it perfectly balanced. The 1880 is definitely strong on the Cognac upfront and wonderful but I would drink the centinaire every day lol.
Thank you for this video. It was very interesting and informative.
Thanks for watching! I appreciate it. Best, Livio
You guys in US are absolutely lucky to have anything above the 100th anniversary edition. I am French and let me tell you it's virtually impossible to get any premium Grand Marnier except if you pay up to 10 times the original price ordering from eastern europe or Switzerland with no guarantee how well it's been preserved from light and temperature variations.
I am really sad because I love Grand Marnier more than anything else and I wish I could try anything above the 100th anniv. edition. It's a dream. Hope you've enjoyed every single drop of these amazing products. The 100th anniversary is absolutely wonderful with its tobacco & sweet orange notes, I can't imagine how the above editions taste.
I hope you will be able to taste all of them soon! Cheers!
"Velvet-y...*choke*...*weakly* on the palate"
3:05
LOL
This is a great 👍🏻 video.Nice today I learned about Grand Marnier. Something new.
Yay! Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers! Livio
@@MasterYourGlass Thanks 😀🍾
Amazing video my good sir ... very interesting and knowledgeable, hope to see some more on cognac and scotch
Thank you for the request! Will do!
Definitely enjoyed it. Thanks for the content.
Awesome! Thank you for stopping by!
So I have had the second one and ask just how much better tasting can it get? Maybe one day I’ll find out. My only comment is is that I’m jealous of you for being able to taste them all😂. Thank you for your time to explain to us how they each were.🙏🏾👏🏾
Lol Larry. They don’t get that much better, but they change in such a neat way.
Very interesting and well presented.
Thanks for commenting. I appreciate you stopping by!
I never want to drink nor is fond of it, but one time, i was so bored, i remember theres this un open Grand Marnier Red label, was curious how liquor taste like, and man i was blown away, smells really really good, you will think that its really sweet, but i got to sip on it, man i tell you, it gave me that throat burn, taste was like, Sweet then bitter alcohol yeah idk, then the aftertaste is sweet again, there is definitely orange notes there and i love it, its like it burns but its taste good, since then i told myself, if ever they ask me to drink, wont drink unless Grand Marnier hahaha, love the video too
Thanks for sharing that story. Appreciate the kind words about my video too!
This is a cool video and review. I’ve had the regular and 100, and still have a 150 that’s about half full. Today I picked up an 1880 which I am very excited about.
Curious on your thoughts on where the 150 stacks up to this lineup.
Thanks for watching! The 150 to me was not very good which might be why Grand Marnier discontinued it a few years ago. Don’t get me wrong, still very drinkable but not at par with their products
Extremely well done. thank you.
Happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by.
I had the Ruby Grand Marnier that I saved for a long time and finally opened at a party... It was one of the best experiences!!! I just wished I had bought 2 or 3 at the time they were like $20. Cheers!
Salute!
“Velvety on the palate”
*chokes*
😂
Lol. Talking and drinking at the same time :)
The cuvee centenaire is absolutely amazing. My favourite liqeur
It’s sooo good!
Man I wish I can taste that 1880 but I always buy the Cuvée, oh my it’s my favorite drink ever!
I hear you! Cuvée is great too though. Hard to find anything in that lineup that isn’t worth drinking.
@@MasterYourGlass yeah and did they discontinue the peach raspberry flavor? Oh man why??? That one is so good
Yeah I haven’t seen it around in a while. It was so good.
Very informative, I learned a lot!
Awesome. Glad you enjoyed!
Great description of each bottle! Spot on!
Thank you!
If your feeling orange vibes.... Blue moon draft with a orange with gm red label neat on the side is amazing imo. Try it out
Thanks for the lnfo!
We have about half a bottle left of the Cent Cinquantentaire. It is so smooth and delicious. You have convinced me to find a bottle of Quintessence to compare.
Great video. Really well done!
Thank you for stopping by! When you do make that comparison let me know what you think! Cheers!
Excellent review. Thanks :)
Thank you!
I just bought myself another bottle of Grand Marnier and I had to watch this video again. I noticed that out of all the more expensive marniers, it was the the first one that it seemed like you enjoyed the most. I never tried the other ones, but the first one you tried, is my favorite drink...
Thanks for coming back to my video. Which Grand Marnier did you end up buying?
@@MasterYourGlass The red label, the first one you did in your review...
@@jedishilow6470 Yes yes. A classic and always delicious product!
@@jedishilow6470 grand marnier cuvee de centenairre you will never turn back.
Thanks Livio. I learned a lot!
Todd Uglow Happy to hear that! Livio
The first one pairs great with Olivia Series V Melanio, its a cigar.
Great suggestion. Thank you!
Thanks!
Thank you!!!
Very informative. Gotta pour a glass soon.
That’s fantastic! Enjoy that when you do!!!
GM 100 is my favorite out of all of them...including the more expensive ones. I had the pleasure of attending a GM tasting event where I tasted the whole line.
I love 100 too. I remember I always liked it better than the 150 which is no longer produced and was more expensive. Thanks for watching!
@@MasterYourGlass Great video, thank you. Is GM 100 or Quintessence comparable to Cointreau Noir? My husband loves Cointreau Noir and Hennessy Richard so I am wondering if Quintessence will rise to that level.
@@vasilicaalexandru4667 indeed they both are. Best bang for your buck is the Centenaire. Stellar liquid. Cheers!
@@MasterYourGlass Thank you! We'll be tasting the Centenaire tonight. I have a bottle of Quintessence as well, shall I open or return?? Salut!
@@vasilicaalexandru4667 Amazing. No, I would definitely not return the Quinta since it’s a very special product and there’s not a lot on the market. Do hold onto it and enjoy it on a special occasion. While the 100 year is still an extremely prestigious product (kind a like a once-in-a-lifetime thing) the Quintessence is even more “special occasion oriented” than it is. I am pretty sure you guys will like it more than the Cointreau noir (also an amazing drink) these 2 products are also a lot more expensive than it is. Let me know if you liked the 100 year!
Thanks so much for sharing. I was researching these and couldn’t find any using descriptions like yours. I do have a question… I am trying to make Crepe Suzette what would you recommend for a deep orange and cognac essence?
Hi John. Thanks for watching the video I feel Like GM Cordon Rouge is perfect for crepe suzette but if you’re looking to add a slight more cognac element along with the orange I would seek the Cuvée Alexandre. Let me know how they come out!
it was my understanding that red label Grand Marnier has 5 yr old cognac and the Handpainted bottle which i dont see here or can find at LCBO has 50 yr old Cognac... i luv the one in the handpainted bottle and since i cant find it here i was hoping this video would tell me which kind tastes the closest to it. iam having trouble finding information about the different Grand Marniers so thank you for making this video. Once i tried the premium Grand Marnier i never wanted the red label Cordon Rouge if i had a choice, it was so smooth.
So glad you enjoyed it! Grand Marnier has launched limited release bottles that might have the same liquid as another version but is packaged differently to commemorate something special. I am wondering if this painted bottle you are referring to might be one of these. Do you know the name of the painted bottle version you are talking about? I would love to see it and taste it and perhaps answer your question. Thank you
the bottle was orange frosted with handpainted flowers i think it was on it..bought it in the after trying it at a food and drink event in Toronto at a grand marnier booth in the 80s..so it is long gone..reg GM was around $25 and this was $107 at the time
You must tell us also what can be served like amuse-bouche to match each drink.
Thank you.
My favorite is the 1880. I love the velvety texture followed by absolute smoothness of the flavor profile. The refinement is profound!
Oh my. You explained it so well I want a sip now. Thank you for watching!
I’ve had 2 bottles of the fantastic 150, and one of the Quintessence. The Q was the best thing I have ever tasted in my life, and I dream of getting a hold of another bottle at some point.
Thanks for stopping by. Quintessence is amazing. Luckily it’s still a product they sell. Appreciate you watching and commenting!
Great video I knew nothing about Grand marnier until today! but I noticed you flower up in comments the 3rd bottle is that your favorite of 5 bottles you tasted?
Thank you! Number three is amazing! They actually all are worth drinking but from a price to quality standpoint it is the best in my opinion. Thank you for watching! I have a coool Limoncello Video coming out next week Using this similar format.
Excellent video!
Thank you
And i am “not happy” that I recently discovered the Blue label...that one is now my go-to...it us way better than cordon rouge...and The centenaire, Cinc-centenaire. 1880 and Quintessence are kept hidden at my place....i even have abd drink both cherry marniers (and my passion and peachy are unopened)
Wow! You have the best GM collection of anybody I know!
Ditto. 🥃
Thank you for the review. I own all but Quintessence. Another significant difference between Centenaire and 1880 is 1880 contains 50% less sugar. Would you please compare/contrast on the sweetness between 1880 and Quintessence? I’m most interested in how those two specific expressions match up. Thank you once again.
Thanks for asking! You gave me an excuse to drink both of them again. I just tasted both and The Quintessence is sweeter and than the 1880. Let me know if you have any questions
@@MasterYourGlass Thank you! I have a bottle coming. Looking forward to it. I just discovered your channel and now a subscriber. What I like most of your reviews is the direct, honest, and concise information without the phony pretentiousness so prevalent on others channels. Cheers
@@respectfullydecline973 Wow! Thank you!!!
Love these super-focussed videos- I often dream of “trying them all” as I find “sets” of products so alluring as to how a brand puts together it’s line-up!
I wonder if you managed to make an arrangement with a good local bar to get your hands on these or if you simply have such dedication to this (expensive!) hobby?
I feel you are criminally under-subscribed so have joined the revolution :) thanks for your work! Will be back for more soon!
Thank you for joining the crew!!! I was able to piece them out from 2 other folks and what I had at home. Cheers
Thank you so much!
Quintessential
I see what you did there
Amazing stuff.
Thanks for watching!
Really enjoy your videos. Thanks!
Thank you Patricia! That made my day!
You really know your stuff. I appreciate the education
Thank you so much!!! Happy you enjoyed.
T thank you. Very educational.
You’re welcome!
Back in 2014 I was at The Bellagio and it was my first time seeing The Quintessence . I asked the bartender how much and he responded w 40 dollars which I ordered 2 , about halfway through mine ( which was excellent btw ) he came back over and apologetically told me that he mistakingly undercharged me and if I wanted another it would be 150 per . Had to give him a 50 for his professionalism .
Great story! Thanks Eric
Excellent video sir. Thank you.
Appreciate the kind words
Good details..thank you sir
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Mix it with Captain Morgan's Iced Tea and that's my Drink. Sometimes I mix in the Red Bull...Depending on the Situation
- Le Foncé Chavalier
Thanks for sharing! Come on back anytime!
Those tasting glasses are quite elegant. Who makes them?
Those are spiegelau whiskey Snifter premium. Thanks for watching!
Great info.
Thank you 🙏
That Grand Marnier Quintessence
Yes yes
I wish you would/could do a sampling and review of the yearly limited editions. I have 2011 red bottle, white bottle, 2012 Paris edition, and 2016 nuit bottles, and a BUNCH of the peach raspberry (definitely my favorite one). But besides the peach, I only have one bottle of each and dont want to open them. I'd still like to know a good review on them
That’s quite an amazing lineup you on. Unfortunately I don’t have any of those available. Thanks for commenting!
Great video.
I appreciate that. Thanks for stopping by!
Good video, but I'm confused. In the 1st bottle (Cordon Rogue) you mention 3 components (cognac, orange essence, and beet sugar) that make up the product. However, you describe the finished product as 51% cognac and 49% orange essence⁉️🤔 Where does the sugar fit in?
Great question. I should’ve clarified in the video that while there are 3 ingredients in Grand Marnier when the company describes its percentage ratios it only factors in the cognac versus orange essence.
This means the 51% to 49% is 100% of the alcoholic ingredients but does not disclose the how much sugar is added in the bottle in addition to that alcoholic blend of congnac + essence.
Hope that explains it, holler back if you have any other questions. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!
@@MasterYourGlass , got it. Thanks for your response to an older post.
Love the channel and thanks for subscribed to my channel and this is my favorite Cognac
That’s great to hear! Cheers and good luck with your Channel!
Can I purchase a sample of the different Grand mariner?
You should be able to depending on where you live by going through a specialty liquor store.
Great review. My wife loves orange notes in cocktails and chocolate etc. I just found the Cuvee Du Centenaire locally here in Canada (Calgary Alberta to be exact) for $110 USD ($135 CAD) so I bought a bottle for my wife's birthday coming up in a couple weeks. Do you know if this brand uses artificial colour? I really hope not. I'm personally a scotch nerd and E150a is a deal breaker for me. I also wish this cognac was 45% but I'm sure it will be enjoyed. Cheers.
Thanks for watching and commenting. It’s a tricky question because I am sure Grand Marnier does not add artificial color. However Cognac is allowed to put caramel coloring in their product. So there might be some caramel color indirectly. Enjoy the Cuvée du Centenaire with your wife!
Beautiful
Happy you enjoyed it!
Thank you very much for all the details you tell us on each items. I think you could add as a note what kind of glass you can use for this different product (I do not use the same glass for the Cordon Rouge as for the Quintessence. For the GM fan you can find on FB a GM collector club where you will find all the GM products through the years.
Thank you for such a great comment and observation. I honestly like to taste anything in a spirits tasting glass. I will however do some tasting with different glasses to see what comes out of it!
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That made my day, week, month, and year. It is by far the nicest thing you could have ever told me. Thank you, stay in touch and have a great day!
My friends think the red label GM is too strong to drink straight up even after shaken with ice and strained. My question is, should I get new friends?
LOL. You should at a minimum consider adding some new friends to your life. Just make sure that these new ones have some basic decency and know how to drink!
I am going to be your best friend😂
Very informative 👍
Happy you enjoyed it!
No liquor should cost that much I don't give a damn about how good it is
Thanks for watching and commenting
Wouldn’t double distilling the orange liqueur leave more of the orange flavor in the still? I mean if you want really pure flavorless vodka you distill it 100 times
So it’s not only double distilled. It’s also double macerated in the orange peel. Basically they macerate and distill, then they macerate again into that same distillate and distill it again. That process intensifies the orange flavor while still keeping it refined.
They were all amber color from light to dark...Overall, great review and thanx...
I can't imagine spending more than $30 on orange liqueur. Adding flavoring to extra aged cognac is a waste of a spirit imo.
Good call. The modifier should not be more expensive than the spirit that is in your cocktail
I was told that it can't be Cognac Unless it's Twice Distilled Are you 100% Positive that the lower end Grand Marnier are only Single Distilled.
If its only Single distilled then Its Brandy Not Cognac
Hi Jon, the cognac that goes inside the Grand Marnier is double distilled like all cognacs. It’s the essence that is single distilled. Thanks for watching
200th like! Great video
Good catch on the 200. Thanks William!
Blue label is SPECTACULAR!
Agreed! Velvety, slick, and so tasty.
Can I finish all those glasses now that you're done with them?
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LOL. Sorry but I polished them off after I recorded the show.
It's good to know that they went to a good cause, and not the sink.
@@telequacker-9529 indeed!
Супер!
Thank you
How much do it cost
Your best bet is to check at the liquor store. Prices vary a lot. Cheers and thanks for watching!
Is Grand Marnier all natural color?
Yes. It comes from the barrels used to age the cognac.
theres six bottles of the most expensive one, locally. i resolved to get a bottle
do you store it in a special way?
Just keep it away from heat and light.
@@MasterYourGlass by the way, mine is revelation, probably not as high end as yours. it was about 700 canadian, so i figured it was a great deal or something, like as i was buying it and afterwards. then i went on my phone and i was like of course, it doesnt exactly look the same either, such as the wings or butrress-like things on the sides. also i noticed its from paris, this i saw at the checkout
@@guitarplayer30001 The liquid is the same and that’s what counts!
@@MasterYourGlass it is the same then? i thought it might be different, or it was different. it came with no info sheet or anything and all i found online were a couple of stores selling it. for sure, if it is what you said, i am stoked, like 19th century brandy
Which is your favorite?
If I could only pick one it would be GM 100. Do have a favorite as well?
No possibility of commenting on the Cinquantentaire?
Thanks for watching the video. I am not honestly not familiar with a “Cinquantentaire”.
Are you perhaps referring to the “Cent Cinquantentaire”. If so that one was discontinued so I was unable to find the product.
@@MasterYourGlass apologies…that is the one. I didn’t realize it was discontinued. I will need to savor my bottle.
@@elfadhil2484 Lucky you! Enjoy every sip!
i love your teeth
Thank you! I call them my secret weapon! I appreciate you stopping by and commenting.
This guy could be the best brand ambassador for a stapler. Those front teeth though. 🧛🏿
Lol. I am told that the gap in my teeth is my secret power and if I get rid of it the magic ends :)
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Thanks for watching!
What a waste of good cognac.
Can you expand on that a bit more? Cheers!
I love Grand Marnier, but I'm afraid I won't spend $800 per bottle ever. I can't justify that. I'll stick to the $30 a bottle.
And that $30 bottle is amazing so I think you’re wise!
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