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Grey Goose La Poire

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Lovers of Grey Goose Vodka and flavored vodkas alike should be excited about the release of Grey Goose La Poire, the first pear-flavored vodka to enter the US market. The super-premium vodka is made with the essence of Anjou Pears and has a sweet, mellow flavor that is augmented with the scents of honeysuckle and wildflower. The company feels that not only will it appeal to consumers, but to chefs and bartenders looking for more refined flavor to work with in their recipes. It will be distributed nationwide this month and sold for about $28.

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Essential Drinks for Holiday Entertaining

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spirits

Epicurious is offering up a couple of tips for the must-have bottles for your bar this holiday season. Spirits are a little more - dare we say it? - spirited and make the season more festive than another bottle of time will. They say that "stocking your liquor cabinet is the gift that keeps on giving" which is at least true until you run out and the party is over. The top picks for the season are:

Bourbon: sweet and a must-have for eggnog. Try the Wild Turkey line of Kentucky Straight Bourbon (101 Proof, $23)or the A.H. Hirsch 16-Year-Old Pot-Stilled Straight Bourbon Whiskey ($75)
Scotch: fruity and woody flavors are very Christmasy. Try Glenmorangie 12-Year-Old Burgundy Wood Finish ($50) or the Caol Ila 12-Year-Old ($40)
Rum: clear, light rums are perfect for mixing into punch. Try Don Q Cristal ($16),or Mount Gay Eclipse ($18).
Brandy: warming on its own and great in a Sidecar. Rémy Martin Fine Champagne VSOP ($25) or Boulard Pays D'Auge Grand Solage ($35)
Eau-de-Vie: light and fruity, ideal for accompanying desserts. Forget partridges and stick with pear flavors, like Fassbind Poire William ($49)

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