{"product_id":"martingale-cognac-rare-reserve-batch-0002-375ml","title":"Martingale Cognac Rare Reserve Batch 0002 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMartingale Batch 0002 is a Rare Reserve Cognac blended from four of the most sought-after crus with a notable Borderies content, bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) in a 375ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartingale, the French word for doubling down, is the first-ever product release of a 100-year-old renowned Cognac producer: a family-made Cognac custom-made for a new generation. As a Rare Reserve it sits apart from other Cognacs, older than a VSOP and younger than an XO. It is made without additives like boisé, for a fresher, brighter profile. Batch 0002 introduces the smaller 375ml bottle following the inaugural Batch 0001.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh, fragrant and refined, it pairs the nuanced structure of a great whisky with the fragrant aroma of a fine wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpted bottle makes it an elegant gift.\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\u003eBorderies is the smallest Cognac cru, prized for floral, nutty eaux-de-vie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCognac must be distilled twice in copper pot stills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 375ml size is perfect for trying something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt pairs with dark chocolate, dried fruit and aged cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a stylish gift for whisky drinkers curious about Cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm the glass in your hand to open the aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and fragrant, like fine wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nuanced, whisky-like structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refined and balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martingale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cognac, Rare Reserve (between VSOP and XO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four crus, notable Borderies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0002\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\u003eOrigin:\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 in a tulip glass, over a large cube, or in a Sidecar or Cognac Highball.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Rare Reserve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Cognac older than a VSOP and younger than an XO.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Martingale mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe French word for doubling down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre additives used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is made without additives like boisé.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cognac\"\u003eCognac \u0026amp; Brandy collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martingale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023588487477,"sku":"VWS200431749","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-25502.webp?v=1793662517","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/martingale-cognac-rare-reserve-batch-0002-375ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}