{"product_id":"martell-blue-swift-vsop-cognac-finished-in-bourbon-casks-750ml","title":"Martell Blue Swift VSOP Cognac Finished in Bourbon Casks 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMartell Blue Swift is the first-ever spirit drink made from VSOP cognac and finished in bourbon barrels, bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1783, Martell was the first cognac house to ship cognac to the United States. Blue Swift celebrates that history with another first, an audacious combination of French cognac and American bourbon casks. Its bold mixing of cultures and traditions shows in its design, with vine leaves and oak casks referencing French cognac and American bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VSOP cognac picks up a layer of vanilla and toasted oak from the bourbon barrels, making a smooth, rich spirit that is as good in cocktails as it is neat or on the rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a stylish gift for both cognac and bourbon drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCognac must be made from white grapes grown in the Cognac region of France, double distilled in copper pot stills and aged in French oak, with age categories such as VSOP and XO describing the minimum age of the youngest brandy in the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA VSOP cognac must be aged at least four years in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBourbon barrels are made of new charred American oak, which gives sweet notes of vanilla and caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCognac and bourbon both rely on oak for much of their flavor, which makes this pairing a natural one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spirit drink: VSOP cognac finished in bourbon casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or on the rocks, or mix a Sidecar or an Old Fashioned. It pairs with dark chocolate, pecan pie or roast duck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Blue Swift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVSOP cognac finished in bourbon barrels, the first spirit drink of its kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called a spirit drink?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bourbon cask finish means it is labelled a spirit drink rather than cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Martell connection to the US?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMartell was the first house to ship cognac to the United States, in 1783.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cognac\"\u003eCognac collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023559094581,"sku":"VWS_4539","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-18801.webp?v=1793661107","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/martell-blue-swift-vsop-cognac-finished-in-bourbon-casks-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}