{"product_id":"martingale-cognac-gift-set-375ml-with-glass","title":"Martingale Cognac Gift Set 375ml with Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Martingale Cognac Gift Set is a limited collector's set of just 1,500 hand-numbered pieces, pairing a 375ml bottle of Martingale Cognac at 40% ABV with an etched Cognac tasting glass in a beautifully crafted wooden box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartingale is the Cognac of the Thomas family, growers who sold their eaux-de-vie to the big Cognac houses for more than 100 years before the fourth generation launched its own brand. Fourth-generation master blender Amaury Thomas styles it in a completely new way: lighter on Grande Champagne, heavy on the Borderies, with no additives and no boisé. The set marked the release of Martingale's smaller bottle in October 2024 and includes a hand-numbered card as proof of provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is a fresh, bright and fragrant Cognac, built for a modern palate and inspired by the world of fine wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA numbered, presentation-boxed set, it makes an exceptional gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour it into the etched glass and sip it neat.\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\u003eCognac is a grape brandy from the Cognac region of western France, double distilled in copper pot stills and aged in French oak; its vineyards are divided into crus, of which Grande Champagne and Borderies are among the most prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Borderies is the smallest Cognac cru, known for round, floral eaux-de-vie with notes of violet and nuts, while Grande Champagne brings finesse and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoisé is an oak extract that some houses add to give Cognac colour and woody flavour; leaving it out lets the character of the grapes and casks speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, bright and fragrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borderies-led, with Grande Champagne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e No additives, no boisé.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas family (Martingale)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gift set, 1,500 hand-numbered\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\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375ml bottle, etched tasting glass, numbered card, wooden box\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 375ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat from the etched glass. It pairs with dark chocolate, dried apricots or crème brûlée.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 375ml bottle, an etched tasting glass and a hand-numbered card in a wooden box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many were made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1,500 hand-numbered sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain additives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo additives and no boisé.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cognac\"\u003eCognac collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martingale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023384113461,"sku":"VWS200431748","price":86.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-12655.webp?v=1793655198","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/martingale-cognac-gift-set-375ml-with-glass","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}