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Martell
VS Cognac

Category: VS Cognac

Date Tasted:
Country: France
Alcohol: 40%
85 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$39

Martell
VS Cognac

Category: VS Cognac

Date Tasted:
Country: France
Alcohol: 40%
Amber color. Interesting aromas of apple, toffee, and matchsticks with a round, soft, light-to-medium body and a seamless, fast dried lemon, clover honey, and spice cake finish. Mild, light and subtle for a smooth Wisconsin Old Fashioned or even a highball.

Tasting Info

Spirits Glass Style: Mild
Aroma Aroma: apple, toffee, and matchsticks
Taste Flavor: dried lemon, clover honey, and spice cake
Smoothness Smoothness: Smooth
Finish Finish: Normal
Enjoy Enjoy: Enjoy on its own
Bottom Line Bottom Line: Mild, light and subtle for a smooth Wisconsin Old Fashioned or even a highball.
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The Producer or Importer

Pernod Ricard USA

The Producer or Importer
250 Park Avenue, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10177
USA
1 914-848-4800
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VS Cognac

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Serve in a Snifter
About
VS Cognac
V.S. (Very Superior, also known as V.S.P or Three Star, very superior pale and ***) Cognacs require a minimum of two years aging in a cask, although the industry average is four to five years. These are generally lighter in style with more young, fruity flavors that make them a good choice for classic Cognac cocktails like a Sidecar, Brandy Alexander, or the original version of the Mint Julep.

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Martell VS Cognac rating was calculated by to be 85 points out of 100 on 7/29/2025. Please note that MSRP may have changed since the date of our review.