Updated March 2026.
Grey Goose vodka is 40% ABV / 80 proof. The brand FAQ says so in one sentence: “GREY GOOSE® Vodka contains 40% alcohol by volume giving it a classification of 80 proof.” A 1.5-ounce pour is one NIAAA standard drink. It is French wheat vodka (Picardie wheat, Cognac-region spring water), distilled once, owned by Bacardi. It is not Kirkland — Grey Goose’s FAQ also says it does not produce or private-label Kirkland vodka. See who makes Kirkland vodka.
Essences is a different liquid at 30% ABV (73 kcal / 1.5 oz on the brand FAQ). The ready-to-serve Classic Martini bottle is listed at 35% before ice dilution. We will not reprint a 2021 price list. Compare Absolut and vodka identity.
Core bottle vs the extensions
| SKU | ABV / proof | 1.5 oz drinks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Goose Vodka (flagship) | 40% / 80 | 1.00 | greygoose.com FAQ + product pages |
| Classic flavored (L’Orange, Le Citron, etc.) | Usually 40% US — read the neck | 1.00 if 40% | Do not invent a flavored number |
| Essences | 30% / 60 | 0.75 | Brand FAQ (73 kcal, 0 g sugar / 1.5 oz) |
| Classic Martini RTS bottle | 35% in bottle | Do the pour math | Brand FAQ; stirring/shaking lowers ABV |
A 750 mL flagship is about 17 standard drinks; 1 L about 22.5; 1.75 L about 39.5. Four 80-proof pours are four drinks. NIAAA binge pattern is a health line, not a target. “Once distilled” is process, not a second proof. Shots: vodka shots.
Sources
- greygoose.com FAQ: 40% ABV / 80 proof (fetched this run).
- greygoose.com Essences / martini FAQ: 30% Essences; 35% RTS martini.
- Grey Goose does not make Kirkland (same FAQ family; Snopes-documented line).
- TTB 27 CFR 5.142; NIAAA standard drink (December 2025).