Martell Blue Swift VSOP 750 ml

Name: Martell Blue Swift VSOP 750 ml Type / Category: Cognac-based spirit (100% VSOP cognac finished in Kentucky bourbon casks) 

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 40% (80 proof)

Origin / Brand: Produced by Martell (Maison Martell, France)

Aging / Maturation: Made from cognac VSOP (eaux-de-vie aged at least 4 years), then finished in Kentucky bourbon barrels — the barrel finish is key to its distinctive character. 

Tasting Profile & Characteristics

Appearance

• Copper with golden highlights 

Aroma (Nose)

• Fruity notes: banana, caramelized pear. 

• Sweet undertones: vanilla, coconut.

• Gentle spice and subtle oak from the bourbon cask finish. 

Palate (Taste / Mouthfeel)

• Soft, round, and gourmand (i.e. rich and sweet) on the palate. 

• Flavors of candied fruit, plum, possibly white candied fruits; some impressions of ginger in certain tasting notes. 

• Bourbon-cask derived notes: toasted oak, warmth, and a hint of spice and caramel/vanilla sweetness.

Finish

• Long, smooth, warm finish with toasted oak influence and a balanced sweetness — characteristic of the bourbon-cask finish melding with French eaux-de-vie. 

Usage / Serving Recommendations

• Excellent neat (room temperature) — the balanced fruit, vanilla and oak make it friendly for sipping. 

• Great on the rocks (with ice) if you prefer a chilled/softened profile.

• Works well in cocktails or mixed drinks — the bourbon-finish gives it a bridge between cognac elegance and bourbon-style warmth, making it versatile for cocktails (e.g. old-style classics, mixers, or more modern cocktails).