One of the gentler vodkas, Grey Goose has soft, gentle notes. Savor each sip to experience a sweetness develop. The liquor has a floral aroma with notes of citrus, and a hint of almond. The vodka's smoothness makes it ideal to be drunk straight or in mixed drinks. Brewing of the Grey Goose vodka is overseen by Francois Thibault, a cellar master in Cognac. Winter wheat is the base for Grey Goose vodka, which is fermented and distilled in the Picardy region of Northern France, then the batch is brought south to Gensac-La-Pallue in the Cognac region to be blended with pure spring water. While the popular alcohol travels from one region to another during production, the company and this particular spirit takes its name from the grey geese that populate the Cognac region of France. The region's Foire aux Pirons, or Festival of the geese, has become local tradition to celebrate the birds, and their role as a delicacy.