{"product_id":"martell-blue-swift","title":"Martell Blue Swift","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartell Blue Swift is a VSOP Fine Champagne cognac finished in American bourbon casks — the first spirit of its kind when introduced to the United States market, combining the refined dried fruit and floral character of Martell's Fine Champagne eaux-de-vie with the vanilla, toasted oak, and caramel that American bourbon barrel finishing specifically adds to the cognac foundation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartell was founded in 1715, making it the oldest of the major cognac houses. Blue Swift represents the Maison's first direct engagement with the American market's bourbon culture — rather than simply exporting traditional cognac, Martell developed a finish specifically calibrated to appeal to whiskey drinkers by adding the American oak vanilla and caramel character alongside the cognac's native dried fruit and floral complexity. The bourbon cask finishing adds a different character than Limousin oak — American oak (Quercus alba) is higher in vanillin and lactones than French oak (Quercus robur\/petraea), producing a sweeter, more coconut and vanilla character that works in counterpoint to the dry Martell house style. The result is a cognac that bridges the gap between traditional Fine Champagne aged spirit and the American whiskey flavor vocabulary, making it uniquely accessible to bourbon drinkers exploring cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried fruit and the floral character of Fine Champagne cognac with American oak vanilla and caramel from the bourbon barrel finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and fruity — the Martell VSOP base with the bourbon cask's sweetness and toasted oak adding a distinctly American dimension\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and smooth — vanilla, dried fruit, and toasted oak in a clean, medium-length close\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martell, Cognac, Charente, France (est. 1715)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e VSOP Fine Champagne Cognac, Bourbon Cask Finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e VSOP Fine Champagne eaux-de-vie\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e American bourbon casks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% (80 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cognac-brandy\"\u003eCognac \u0026amp; Brandy at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does bourbon cask finishing add to cognac?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"American oak (Quercus alba) is higher in vanillin and lactones than French oak, producing sweeter vanilla and coconut character. Applied to Martell's dry Fine Champagne VSOP base, the bourbon cask adds sweetness and toasted oak that works in counterpoint to the cognac's native dried fruit and floral character \\u2014 bridging the gap between traditional cognac and American whiskey flavor vocabulary.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Martell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904538284103,"sku":"S 080432110836","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/kcyvupioamcwcn8cc6gs.jpg?v=1782425345","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/martell-blue-swift","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}