martell vsop red barrel 750 ml — Cognac (Cognac, France • 40% • 750 ml)

Martell VSOP Red Barrel is crafted using a blend of grapes from the Borderies and Grande Champagne regions, aged for a minimum of four years. Its unique aging in charred oak barrels imparts depth and complexity.

• Nose: dried apricot, dark chocolate, warm spices
• Palate: ripe plum, vanilla bean, toasted oak
• Finish: smooth caramel, subtle spices, long-lasting warmth

Try it in a Martell VSOP Old Fashioned:

• 2 oz Martell VSOP Red Barrel
• 1 tsp simple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• orange twist for garnish

Stir Martell VSOP, simple syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with an orange twist.