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Grand Marnier
730pm $40 plus tax & service
1 cocktail, 5 tasters, 1 entree & 1 dessert
DATE: Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
TIME: 7:30pm to 10pm
VENUE: Reception in Shebeen, tasting and dinner on the Long Table
KEY SPEAKER: Richard Prideaux – Grand Marnier Ambassador, Canada
PRICE: $40 plus Tax and 15% Service
7:30pm: Reception at Shebeen – “Royal Stretch” cocktail
8:15pm: Tastings with Richard Prideaux on Long Table
9:15pm: Supper & Dessert are served on Long Table
RESERVE: email sean@irishheather.com
THE GRAND MARNIER LINE-UP
COCKTAIL IN THE SHEBEEN
“ROYAL STRETCH”
“Royal Stretch” – 1oz Crown Royal, 1/2 oz GM Cordon Rouge, 1 oz lemon juice, 1 oz simple syrup, pinch of cracked black pepper. slice of orange.
Followed by a tasting of:
CORDON ROUGE – Created in 1880 by Louis-Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle.
Cognacs from Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderie, Fin Bois and Bons Bois. Aged up to 6 years.
Fruit forward, delicate aroma with fruits (orange, orange zest) and flowers (orange blossom, violet). Excellent lingering after-taste.
LOUIS ALEXANDRE – Created in 1998 by Jacques Marnier-Lapostolle.
Cognacs from Borderie, Aged up to 15 years. Half the Sugar
Drier, Cognac kick, blossom
CENTENAIRE – Created in 1927 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the company’s foundation
Cognacs 50% from Grande Champagne and 50% Petite Champagne -2 best growing regions. Aged up to 25 years.
Perfect balance between the elegance and complexity of the cognac and the essence of orange. Harmonious, elegant taste. Long, lingering after-taste.
CENT CINQUANTENAIRE – Created in 1977 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the company’s foundation
Cognacs 100% from Grande Champagne -best growing region. Aged up to 50 years.
A fine Cognac with a hint of orange. Complex powerful aroma. Complex taste with wood and vanilla accents. Exceptionally long and lingering after-taste.
And, a special treat of NAVAN with the dessert. Grand Marnier’s, beautiful vanilla flavoured cognac
SUPPER
Duck a la Orange – The classic French dish that is influenced by orange just as Grand Marnier is.
DESSERT
Dark Choc Pot A Creme, Flavored With