Martell 'Blue Swift' Cognac V.S.O.P, France

Martell ‘Blue Swift’ redefines tradition with bold innovation, bridging the worlds of French cognac craftsmanship and American whiskey heritage. As the first-ever spirit made of VSOP cognac finished in Kentucky bourbon casks, it embodies Martell’s creative spirit while maintaining the house’s signature elegance. The result is a luxuriously smooth drink that balances rich fruit with subtle notes of oak, vanilla, and spice, offering a unique experience for both cognac and whiskey enthusiasts.

Product Details:

• Style: VSOP Cognac finished in Kentucky Bourbon casks
• ABV: 40%
• Sweetness: Other Wine-Based Brandy/Aguardente
• Maturation: Aged a minimum 4 years in fine-grained oak, finished in bourbon casks
• Closure: Cork stopper
• Owner: Pernod Ricard

Sensory Description:

In the glass, Martell ‘Blue Swift’ reveals a deep copper-gold brilliance. The nose opens with lush aromas of candied fruit, plum, and apricot, layered with bourbon cask influences of toasted oak, vanilla, and coconut. The palate is full and harmonious, offering luscious fruit intertwined with caramel, cinnamon, and subtle spice, finishing smooth and warming with a long echo of wood and sweetness. Its balance of French finesse and American boldness makes it a strikingly modern expression of cognac.

Awards & Accolades:

• Silver Medal – 2025 International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Silver Tasting Award – 2025 International Spirits Challenge
• Double Gold Medal – 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Bronze Medal – 2024 International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Silver Tasting Award – 2024 International Spirits Challenge
• Double Gold Medal – 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Silver Tasting Award – 2023 International Spirits Challenge
• Silver Medal – 2023 International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Grand Gold Medal – 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Bronze Medal – 2022 International Wine & Spirit Competition

Distiller's Background:

Founded in 1715, Maison Martell is one of Cognac’s oldest and most prestigious houses, renowned for its finesse, smooth style, and fruit-forward character. With ‘Blue Swift,’ Martell demonstrates its pioneering spirit, becoming the first major house to embrace bourbon cask finishing. Under the ownership of Pernod Ricard, Martell continues to push the boundaries of cognac-making while preserving its legacy of excellence.

Serving Suggestions:

Martell ‘Blue Swift’ is versatile and refined, ideal enjoyed neat to savor its unique cask finish, over ice to highlight its smooth fruit, or as the base of creative cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Sidecar twist. Its bourbon-cask influence makes it particularly appealing to whiskey lovers looking for a fresh take on French craftsmanship.