GUILLOTINE ORIGINALE VODKA AND GUILLOTINE HERITAGE VODKA

Gluten-free, Vegan, No Preservatives, Coloring Agents, nor Artificial Sweeteners

Vodka Aged in Limousin Oak Cognac and Armagnac Barrels

by Kay Schroeder

Spiritsman (HOLLYWOOD) 4/15/20/–Relatively new to the spirits world Guillotine Vodka made its debut at the 75^th Annual Wine and Spirits Wholesalers’ Association Convention in Las Vegas in May 2018. Guillotine Vodka differs from the traditional vodkas that we as Americans have become accustomed to enjoying. Guillotine Vodka is made not from potatoes, corn, nor other grains. It is made from Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay grapes from the Champagne region of France. These grapes are picked and de-seeded by hand, pressed and slowly fermented/distilled. The traditional French process preserves the subtleties of the combination of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay grapes, thereby producing a great tasting and enjoyable drinking experience.

Guillotine Heritage Vodka, Silver Medal Rated 85 Points retails for approximately $80.00, flavors/tastes have been described as caramel, oaky, walnut, toasted sugar, and a hint of mustard. The amber/golden color beautifully enhances the visual appeal of Guillotine Heritage Vodka.

My Personal Taste Test Evaluation of Guillotine Heritage Vodka: The first thing that caught my eye was the rich, amber color that was a delightful departure from the ubiquitous clear vodkas. However, as the saying goes, “The proof is in the pudding.” From the very first sip, there was a burst of a wonderful mix of flavors. I concluded that Heritage Vodka has that wonderful, can’t get enough of flavor that comes from the Champagne region grapes and the oak barrels used to marry the flavors imparted by each of them.

Guillotine Vodka Originale comes in at the lower price point of approximately $55 with taste opinions including: pungent, delicate profile, soft and mild aromas, lovely, surprising fragrance. People who have reviewed this vodka suggest that it be allowed to sit for a few minutes to warm up before drinking.

Tonight instead of defaulting to the traditional vodka martini, why not kick it up a notch with a bit of je ne sais quoi of your own by preparing the famous French 75.

The French 75

This update to the Parisian classic is a light, refreshing, and sophisticated cocktail that accentuates Guillotine Vodka’s light citrus notes with bubbly ginger beer and a splash of the 90-proof Guillotine Heritage aged vodka for good measure.

Ingredients
Guillotine Originale: 1? oz
Ginger Beer: 1 ? oz

Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice: ? oz.

Guillotine Heritage: 1 ? oz

Brown Sugar

*Prepare the Glass: Moisten the rim of a chilled champagne glass with lemon, swirl glass into sugar to lightly coat outside rim of glass. Set aside.

Preparation:
In a cocktail shaker, combine Guillotine Originale and lemon juice. Add ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into the *prepared champagne glass.

Top with ginger beer and a hefty splash of Guillotine Heritage. Garnish with curled lemon peel.

This sophisticated cocktail will make you feel like “Puttin’ on the Ritz”.

ENJOY!

GUILLOTINE ORIGINALE VODKA AND GUILLOTINE HERITAGE VODKA

Gluten-free, Vegan, No Preservatives, Coloring Agents, nor Artificial Sweeteners

Vodka Aged in Limousin Oak Cognac and Armagnac Barrels

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