Hello Max I consider my father to be a cognac connoisseur. He has been in the spirit industry his whole life, and he definitely is a cognac man. He swears by martell cordon blue. I will never forget when he had a poker game and invited all his best friends he decided to open a remy martin king Louis a $1500.00 bottle. I ask him the next day " how was it"? His reply was "cordon blue will piss on that" lol. Max can you review Martell blue swift next? Keep up the great work
I don't agree with you. I had tried sevral version of Cordon blue, and it was great. But i will say not only Remy extra but also Remy xo(old version) piss on those. Of couse it depends on indivisual bias.
I’ve only had one shot of this cognac in my life given to me by my brother and it was THE smoothest drink I’ve ever had and I have drank about an ocean of cognac in my life! Very good stuff!
Hey C, thank you for checking out the review! It is a heavenly experience. I miss it already. It is one of if not the best cognacs available to us. Do not hesitate to treat yourself to a bottle! I am sure you deserve it! hahaha! Cheers
I got a bottle of this five years ago, as a gift. Opened it three weeks ago. Rich and smooth taste wise, and sophisticated to smell. Probably the best cognac I have taken. Agree with your 100／100 rating 👍
Hey Alonzo, thanks for checking out the review. That is a fairly tough question but I am partial to Martel and Cordon Bleu. Considering the fact that Hennessy XO is priced substantially higher than Cordon Bleu, the tie definitely goes to Martell. One things for sure, I can say without a sliver of hesitation that Martell XO is hands down the best readily available XO you can get your hands on. It is not cheap, but worth every penny! I hope this helps! Cheers
I was gifted a bottle of this from a student 2 years ago lol. I haven't cracked it because when I googled it I was shocked at the price. Unfortunately I left that class to move to another province. What an excellent teacher's day present lol. Gonna try it soon. Wondering if something like soda or tonic would destroy it?
Wow, you must be an amazing teacher! What a gift! hehe. Martell Cordon Bleu is probably my favorite Cognac. Please do not mix it with soda or tonic. Do not get me wrong, it will make an amazing cocktail! However, aged Cognacs like Cordon Bleu are so delicate and nuanced you will literally dilute and mute the experience it has to offer. Mixed drinks are best with VS or VSOP Cognacs (aged significantly less). After you have truly experienced it neat in all its glory it is "ok" to try it in a cocktail. I hope this helps... You always here the politically correct answer "Drink it however you want there is no wrong way to drink it"... blah blah blah. Cognac and Whiskey embody somebody's life's work. If they saw you mixing their precious creation with coke they would surely roll in their graves. 🥂
Max, that was a very nice review. 100 pts, wow. I was on a verge of buying Martell XO, but now I have a second thought regarding Cordon Bleu. I want something smooth, rich and butter-ish.. Can't wait for your Martell XO review. Cheers!
Very good review on this, very objective and I agree your taste note! Personal I think it's characteristics are better than XO. I had two different limited edition ones and I feel they do taste the same as the standard bottle, but to me the magnum bottle from early 2000s taste quite different, not better but just different, maybe due to the storage.
瞿开一 thanks you! It was a pleasure to review. Martell is certainly my favorite Cognac house out of the Big 4. Although Cognac houses do their best to keep the same tasting profiles over the years I’m sure there is a big difference between older expressions vs new. Unfortunately I feel like newer expressions are probably made with younger and younger Cognacs as they struggle to keep up with demand. It would be really interesting to taste a 2000 Cordon Bleu with a 2020 side by side. I will try and get my hands on an older bottling! Cheers
Hey Max,long time no new videos,hope you are safe and well...I always come back to your reviews when in doubt what to buy next,never failed me so far. Right now I cant decide between Cordon Bleu and Tesseron lot 76?They are about the same price here(pricey!),and I haven't tried either one yet...Any thoughts?Thanks...
Hey Vatralj I appreciate the kind words and I regret the late response. I am absolutely partial the Cordon Bleu. That being said Tesseron is really well put together. Their price points for the age and quality is hard to beat. Is there anyway you can buy both? Haha
@@MaxsCognacReview Thanks for the response,and I'm glad we agree,I bought Cordon Bleu just yesterday(thought its the safe bet since I love Martell's XO and VSOP).Im saving it for the time my girl moves in with me,hopefully it will be real soon.Tesseron will have to wait a little longer Im afraid,maybe for when I propose :) Cheers and stay safe.
Wow; 100 of 100! Will have to try this Cognac. I notice that you used the Neat glass. I often interchange the Glencairn, Neat and the Norlan glasses with my spirits. They all beat brandy snifters that so called Cognac "connoisseurs" seem to defer to. What are your thoughts on this?
Tadashi Ishihara Hey Tasashi, I agree. It's unfortunate so many are still using snifters. I did make a video detailing the difference between glasses. Check it out if you have time- "how to enjoy Cognac" Cheers!
Best glass to use is a tulip glass, not a snifter, in Cognac they use the tulip glass. Been there several times, that is what is used. Riedel makes them.
Hi Max I’m a little confused. When you mentioned that cognac doesn’t age in the bottle but then said XO Cigna’s are the exception. So what your saying is if I were to buy any XO cognac today and open it in 2029 it would taste so much more better ?
Hey Dom, thanks for checking out the review. Spirits really do not age in the bottle. The real aging is done in oak barrels. Some say after decades of bottle aging a slight difference can be detected but I can't say for sure one way or the other. As a collector item, the bottle would certainly appreciate in value but I'd stick to wine if you want to see a dramatic shift in flavor aging bottles yourself. Cheers
They are rare, but buying vintage dated or in the very least, age statement editions are a good way to go. Courvoisier 12 year and 21 year Cognac are a great example of this. Cognacs are typically blended so it may be hard to come by but certainly worth the effort if you plan on collecting. Special editions like the Hennessy Master Blenders are a great way to go as well. The 1rst Master Blender originally retailed at $80 and are selling in the secondary market and retail for $400 today. I am sitting on a case of Hennessy Master Blender #1 Hahaha. Cheers
Well 140 dollar bottle of Cognac :). Your so lucky man . I just hope you can put it to the side and drink it in small amounts . I would have a hard time making it last if its that good. Then again its only money and you can't take it with you when you die so might as well buy something you can enjoy. Thanks for the review man.
I honestly never thought id see a 100/100 review , I should send ya a few bucks and a small glass bottle to put some of this in and send me lol. Is it really that good man? You know how I feel about Courvoisier do you think id like something like this? I like Courvoisier better then Henny personally. I just like the liveliness of it over other Cognacs I have tried. Also are those online stores really worth the 20 + dollar shipping?
John Hotdogs my advice to you would be start with a VSOP Martell and in Washington DC to get it for about a hundred fifteen Evan cheaper Cordon Bleu that is but yes pound-for-pound cordon bleu
Hey Lau thanks for checking out the review. Ive been meaning to grab a bottle of Cordon Bleu Extra. Looking forward to it! Thanks for the recommendation! 🥂
Max's Cognac Review , I sure will! Gonna open this up this weekend and girl it a try with my girlfriend. Cant wait to try. Keep up the good work my friend
I bought one in a bar and to me this may have been a fake bottle ... the tip off is the overpowering smell of alcohol that I don’t ever recall of Cordon Bleus would CB drinkers out there agree?
That was probably cut with something cheap if not just fake all around. I don't get "alcohol" on the nose. First hit for me is the sweet and floral note when sniffing the bottle.
Hey Bertalan, thanks for checking out the review. I do factor in price point and grade (VSOP/XO). Needless to say XOs will be better quality than VSs, so my grades are a reflection of how a cognac fairs compared to others in its same category/price point. Cheers
@@MaxsCognacReview Thank you for the explanation, i got the courvoisier 21 yesterday, as i remember it got 85 points from you, didn't try it yet, so basically if this would be a vsop or a xo with a lower price it could get a 100 points or almost 100, and it doesn't mean that the Martell Cordon Bleu is a lot better just because it got 100, just that it is perfect for its price range, more than the courvoisier 21 in it's price range, am I right? :) Cheers
Hey Bertalan, I believe I gave the Courvoisier 21 a 95/100, which is a very high ranking. Cognacs are typically blended with many different barrels/years and it really rounds out the rough edges. The single 21 year was good, but it was not as smooth as your average XO. The Martell Cordon Blue is the perfect blended Cognac. It is incredibly smooth and well rounded and I feel like it is the best XO grade in its class. I hope that helps and I hope you enjoy the 21 year! It is a treat! Cheers
This one is underwhelmed for me. I haven't tasted the Martel XO, but this one is below the Hennessy XO and Remy Martin XO. I think it's cheap cognac compared to the main stream XO. It lacks the flavor and aroma. I'm surprise you gave it 100 score. It's a cheap XO cognac (if it's an XO) IMHO!
I've been waiting for you for a long time and what I mean by that is you're the first person and I mean the first to say anything bad about cordon bleu from what people talk about it this is the real deal stuff
@@justinambrose4444 I finished the bottle. It’s not good. It’s better to pay extra for the Martin or Hennessy XO. I’m surprised that a lot of people give this one high rating. I’m not surprised that some people says this one is too smooth (may be dull).
@@xikefocus I kind of like your answer it's different from the regular sheeple answer AKA people just riding the bandwagon haven't had it myself but do want to try it I'm guessing it might be the price point that doesn't match up with the taste aromas etc I've had the Hennessy XL and the Remy XO both were good Tennessee is a bit smoother while the Remy's smooth but spicy like them both I had this courvoisier XO and my liquor cabinet I just paid $99 for looking forward to that in a couple years when I start drinking again LOL for now I'm just stalking my bar. Thanks for the honest comment brother
It’s not an XO, don’t glorify it as if it were. It is a good bottle but given the price I strongly suggest getting an XO instead because the gap in price between this bottle and an XO isn’t far.
Hello Max I consider my father to be a cognac connoisseur. He has been in the spirit industry his whole life, and he definitely is a cognac man. He swears by martell cordon blue. I will never forget when he had a poker game and invited all his best friends he decided to open a remy martin king Louis a $1500.00 bottle. I ask him the next day " how was it"? His reply was "cordon blue will piss on that" lol. Max can you review Martell blue swift next? Keep up the great work
Richard Namin sounds good to me! Thanks for checking out my review . Cheers 🍻
I don't agree with you.
I had tried sevral version of Cordon blue, and it was great.
But i will say not only Remy extra but also Remy xo(old version) piss on those.
Of couse it depends on indivisual bias.
I’ve only had one shot of this cognac in my life given to me by my brother and it was THE smoothest drink I’ve ever had and I have drank about an ocean of cognac in my life! Very good stuff!
Hey C, thank you for checking out the review! It is a heavenly experience. I miss it already. It is one of if not the best cognacs available to us. Do not hesitate to treat yourself to a bottle! I am sure you deserve it! hahaha! Cheers
Wow !!! From 4:35 to 5:00 .. speechless. That says it all.
Sheen drank this in Apocalypse Now. Only movie or show appearance I know of with Martell CB.
I found this Cognac to be so smooth that I actually didn't taste anything. Clearly I am in the minority with this opinion. Keep up the great work!!
Thank your for your review Max! I guess I will buy a bottle
Thanks for this! Glad to see someone reviewing brandy
Thomas Buck this is an all time favorite! Do yourself a favor and pick up a bottle I’d you haven’t already! Haha
I got a bottle of this five years ago, as a gift. Opened it three weeks ago. Rich and smooth taste wise, and sophisticated to smell. Probably the best cognac I have taken. Agree with your 100／100 rating 👍
Perfect review for the perfect cognac. My all time favorite
maxl37 test Thanks Max, I am glad you liked it
Between Hennessy XO and Martel Cordon Bleu; which one would you take and why? Thanks for the reviews!
Hey Alonzo, thanks for checking out the review. That is a fairly tough question but I am partial to Martel and Cordon Bleu. Considering the fact that Hennessy XO is priced substantially higher than Cordon Bleu, the tie definitely goes to Martell. One things for sure, I can say without a sliver of hesitation that Martell XO is hands down the best readily available XO you can get your hands on. It is not cheap, but worth every penny! I hope this helps! Cheers
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I was gifted a bottle of this from a student 2 years ago lol. I haven't cracked it because when I googled it I was shocked at the price. Unfortunately I left that class to move to another province. What an excellent teacher's day present lol. Gonna try it soon. Wondering if something like soda or tonic would destroy it?
It's a 300 tricentenaire box. Not sure if that's different.
Wow, you must be an amazing teacher! What a gift! hehe. Martell Cordon Bleu is probably my favorite Cognac. Please do not mix it with soda or tonic. Do not get me wrong, it will make an amazing cocktail! However, aged Cognacs like Cordon Bleu are so delicate and nuanced you will literally dilute and mute the experience it has to offer. Mixed drinks are best with VS or VSOP Cognacs (aged significantly less). After you have truly experienced it neat in all its glory it is "ok" to try it in a cocktail. I hope this helps... You always here the politically correct answer "Drink it however you want there is no wrong way to drink it"... blah blah blah. Cognac and Whiskey embody somebody's life's work. If they saw you mixing their precious creation with coke they would surely roll in their graves. 🥂
@@MaxsCognacReview That's fair enough haha, I've never possessed a drink of this quality. Thanks for the head's up. I'll drink it neat :)
Max, that was a very nice review. 100 pts, wow. I was on a verge of buying Martell XO, but now I have a second thought regarding Cordon Bleu. I want something smooth, rich and butter-ish.. Can't wait for your Martell XO review. Cheers!
Hey Mitar, thank you! It was a pleasure to review. I am looking forward to the Martell XO as well! Cheers
Max brother what do you like better Martel XO or the cordon bleu
Very good review on this, very objective and I agree your taste note! Personal I think it's characteristics are better than XO. I had two different limited edition ones and I feel they do taste the same as the standard bottle, but to me the magnum bottle from early 2000s taste quite different, not better but just different, maybe due to the storage.
瞿开一 thanks you! It was a pleasure to review. Martell is certainly my favorite Cognac house out of the Big 4. Although Cognac houses do their best to keep the same tasting profiles over the years I’m sure there is a big difference between older expressions vs new. Unfortunately I feel like newer expressions are probably made with younger and younger Cognacs as they struggle to keep up with demand. It would be really interesting to taste a 2000 Cordon Bleu with a 2020 side by side. I will try and get my hands on an older bottling! Cheers
Hey Max,long time no new videos,hope you are safe and well...I always come back to your reviews when in doubt what to buy next,never failed me so far. Right now I cant decide between Cordon Bleu and Tesseron lot 76?They are about the same price here(pricey!),and I haven't tried either one yet...Any thoughts?Thanks...
Hey Vatralj I appreciate the kind words and I regret the late response. I am absolutely partial the Cordon Bleu. That being said Tesseron is really well put together. Their price points for the age and quality is hard to beat. Is there anyway you can buy both? Haha
@@MaxsCognacReview Thanks for the response,and I'm glad we agree,I bought Cordon Bleu just yesterday(thought its the safe bet since I love Martell's XO and VSOP).Im saving it for the time my girl moves in with me,hopefully it will be real soon.Tesseron will have to wait a little longer Im afraid,maybe for when I propose :) Cheers and stay safe.
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Wow; 100 of 100! Will have to try this Cognac. I notice that you used the Neat glass. I often interchange the Glencairn, Neat and the Norlan glasses with my spirits. They all beat brandy snifters that so called Cognac "connoisseurs" seem to defer to. What are your thoughts on this?
Tadashi Ishihara Hey Tasashi, I agree. It's unfortunate so many are still using snifters. I did make a video detailing the difference between glasses. Check it out if you have time- "how to enjoy Cognac" Cheers!
Best glass to use is a tulip glass, not a snifter, in Cognac they use the tulip glass. Been there several times, that is what is used. Riedel makes them.
Hi Max I’m a little confused. When you mentioned that cognac doesn’t age in the bottle but then said XO Cigna’s are the exception.
So what your saying is if I were to buy any XO cognac today and open it in 2029 it would taste so much more better ?
Hey Dom, thanks for checking out the review. Spirits really do not age in the bottle. The real aging is done in oak barrels. Some say after decades of bottle aging a slight difference can be detected but I can't say for sure one way or the other. As a collector item, the bottle would certainly appreciate in value but I'd stick to wine if you want to see a dramatic shift in flavor aging bottles yourself. Cheers
Thanks Max!
I’ve just bought my first Martell VSOP and I’m looking to buy something I can collect any recommendations?
They are rare, but buying vintage dated or in the very least, age statement editions are a good way to go. Courvoisier 12 year and 21 year Cognac are a great example of this. Cognacs are typically blended so it may be hard to come by but certainly worth the effort if you plan on collecting. Special editions like the Hennessy Master Blenders are a great way to go as well. The 1rst Master Blender originally retailed at $80 and are selling in the secondary market and retail for $400 today. I am sitting on a case of Hennessy Master Blender #1 Hahaha. Cheers
Well 140 dollar bottle of Cognac :). Your so lucky man . I just hope you can put it to the side and drink it in small amounts . I would have a hard time making it last if its that good. Then again its only money and you can't take it with you when you die so might as well buy something you can enjoy. Thanks for the review man.
John Hotdogs Hey John how's it hanging? Funny thing, I keep pouring from the bottle but it's not going anywhere. It's a very deep bottle ; )
I honestly never thought id see a 100/100 review , I should send ya a few bucks and a small glass bottle to put some of this in and send me lol. Is it really that good man? You know how I feel about Courvoisier do you think id like something like this? I like Courvoisier better then Henny personally. I just like the liveliness of it over other Cognacs I have tried. Also are those online stores really worth the 20 + dollar shipping?
John Hotdogs you can get it for about a hundred fifteen look around but pound-for-pound it is the best
John Hotdogs my advice to you would be start with a VSOP Martell and in Washington DC to get it for about a hundred fifteen Evan cheaper Cordon Bleu that is but yes pound-for-pound cordon bleu
For the smaller bottle! 300 i think for the bigger one bought one from a friend for 40 and drank it out the bottle fellt super fancy lol
WILL U TRY Martell Cordon Bleu Extra?
Hey Lau thanks for checking out the review. Ive been meaning to grab a bottle of Cordon Bleu Extra. Looking forward to it! Thanks for the recommendation! 🥂
After watching this review, I went out and purchased a bottle. I cant wait to get home and give it a try. Great video.
Hey, Josh thanks for checking out the review! I hope you enjoyed it! Let me know what you think. Cheers
Max's Cognac Review , I sure will! Gonna open this up this weekend and girl it a try with my girlfriend. Cant wait to try. Keep up the good work my friend
I bought one in a bar and to me this may have been a fake bottle ... the tip off is the overpowering smell of alcohol that I don’t ever recall of Cordon Bleus would CB drinkers out there agree?
That was probably cut with something cheap if not just fake all around. I don't get "alcohol" on the nose. First hit for me is the sweet and floral note when sniffing the bottle.
Captain Willard Apocalypse Now
Thanks Max, I will buy a bottle.
Ach Raup It will not disappoint! Cheers !
Max's Cognac Review what kind of glass are you using
+Jake Paul Hey Paul , it is a NEAT glass. I go into detail about it in my "how to drink Cognac video" . Cheers 🍻
How can it be a step above XO isn't XO the best cognac?
Try it out, and you will know what he meant. This is truly the best cognac that I have ever had.
Do you give your points considered the price, or just the taste?
Hey Bertalan, thanks for checking out the review. I do factor in price point and grade (VSOP/XO). Needless to say XOs will be better quality than VSs, so my grades are a reflection of how a cognac fairs compared to others in its same category/price point. Cheers
@@MaxsCognacReview Thank you for the explanation, i got the courvoisier 21 yesterday, as i remember it got 85 points from you, didn't try it yet, so basically if this would be a vsop or a xo with a lower price it could get a 100 points or almost 100, and it doesn't mean that the Martell Cordon Bleu is a lot better just because it got 100, just that it is perfect for its price range, more than the courvoisier 21 in it's price range, am I right? :) Cheers
Hey Bertalan, I believe I gave the Courvoisier 21 a 95/100, which is a very high ranking. Cognacs are typically blended with many different barrels/years and it really rounds out the rough edges. The single 21 year was good, but it was not as smooth as your average XO. The Martell Cordon Blue is the perfect blended Cognac. It is incredibly smooth and well rounded and I feel like it is the best XO grade in its class. I hope that helps and I hope you enjoy the 21 year! It is a treat! Cheers
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+Jake Paul hey thanks for checking out the review ! Cheers
Funny how this video pops up in my feed after seeing Ian McShane sip on it throughout John Wick 3 last night, haha
Great movie! Just watched it last night myself! 🥂
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Apocalypse Now
Story of my life
Feeling like drinking poison?NOT ẸNOY!!!
This one is underwhelmed for me. I haven't tasted the Martel XO, but this one is below the Hennessy XO and Remy Martin XO. I think it's cheap cognac compared to the main stream XO. It lacks the flavor and aroma. I'm surprise you gave it 100 score. It's a cheap XO cognac (if it's an XO) IMHO!
I've been waiting for you for a long time and what I mean by that is you're the first person and I mean the first to say anything bad about cordon bleu from what people talk about it this is the real deal stuff
@@justinambrose4444 I finished the bottle. It’s not good. It’s better to pay extra for the Martin or Hennessy XO. I’m surprised that a lot of people give this one high rating. I’m not surprised that some people says this one is too smooth (may be dull).
@@xikefocus I kind of like your answer it's different from the regular sheeple answer AKA people just riding the bandwagon haven't had it myself but do want to try it I'm guessing it might be the price point that doesn't match up with the taste aromas etc I've had the Hennessy XL and the Remy XO both were good Tennessee is a bit smoother while the Remy's smooth but spicy like them both I had this courvoisier XO and my liquor cabinet I just paid $99 for looking forward to that in a couple years when I start drinking again LOL for now I'm just stalking my bar. Thanks for the honest comment brother
@@justinambrose4444 18-year Scotch also offers good value compared to expensive Cognac. Some people like Scotch better than Cognac.
@@xikefocus can you name me a few scotches that are similar to xo's?
It’s not an XO, don’t glorify it as if it were. It is a good bottle but given the price I strongly suggest getting an XO instead because the gap in price between this bottle and an XO isn’t far.