Grand Marnier Cordon Jaune was discontinued in 2007. Availability was limited to European markets and a few airports. Grand Marnier briefly produced a Grand Marnier Cordon Jaune (Yellow Ribbon) which was made using a neutral grain spirit in place of Cognac. In 1927, they released “Cuvée du Centenaire,” a special edition blended exclusively from 25-year-old Cognac for their 100th anniversary. In addition to the flagship offering, Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, Grand Marnier has released a limited range of other products over the years.
Meanwhile, a neutral base orange liqueur like Cointreau will work better with unaged or young spirits like gin, vodka, or blanco tequila. Brandy-based orange liqueurs like Grand Marnier or Pierre Ferrand dry curacao will work better with aged spirits like whiskey, cognac, or anejo tequila. Beyond that, I think it’s an intelligent move to consider your cocktail base spirit and the base of your orange liqueur when choosing which product to use. Triple sec under 40% abv is less than ideal for a margarita, sidecar, daisy, or other classics calling for orange liqueur. With orange liqueurs like triple sec or dry curacao, I feel 40%abv is something to look for, and wouldn’t go lower in most cases. The quality of the ingredients will always be reflected in the quality of the cocktail. I do feel the brand of orange liqueur you choose is important when making cocktails. Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao is another brand that is comparable in quality and price to Grand Marnier and works in most situations where Grand Marnier would. While some of their other products are also great, I wouldn’t deem them essential for any classic cocktails. The classic Grand Marnier is expensive, so it’s hard to say it is the overall best value, but it is delicious and of great quality, so you get what you pay for. Is Grand Marnier Liqueur Worth the Price?
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