This is the bottle you crack open when the night earns it. Martell XO is a proper sipper. Deep amber, warm spice, dried fruit and a finish that lingers long after the glass is down. Pour a measure neat after a big dinner, sink into a chair, and let it do its thing. No rush, no mixer, just you and something that took up to 35 years to get this good.
First whiff is spice and flowers. Ground pepper, a little iris and violet, then dried fig and walnut underneath. Take a sip and it opens up rich and full. Candied fruit, a touch of honey and cocoa, warm baking spice, all sitting on a deep oak base. It is smooth, not sharp, and the warmth rolls on for ages after you swallow. This is a slow drink, made to be noticed.
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Martell is the oldest of the great cognac houses, set up in the town of Cognac, France, back in 1715. Their signature is the Borderies cru, the smallest and rarest growing area in the region, which gives their cognac a rounder, more floral character than the rest. XO is a blend of more than 150 different eaux-de-vie aged roughly 15 to 35 years, leaning on powerful Grande Champagne and elegant Borderies. The arch-shaped bottle is theirs alone, a little design flex you'll spot across a room.
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- What is the price of Martel XO 70cl?
Martel XO 70cl is KSh 38,699 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Martell XO 70cl taste like?
Rich and complex. Spice and flowers on the nose, then fig, walnut, candied fruit, honey and warm baking spice over a deep oak base, with a long, smooth finish.
- What is the ABV of Martell XO?
It's 40% ABV, the standard strength for a fine cognac. A 70cl bottle holds 700ml.
- How should I serve Martell XO?
Neat in a tulip glass or snifter at room temperature, ideally after dinner. A single ice cube or a few drops of water softens the spice if you prefer.
- What does XO mean?
XO stands for Extra Old. It's a cognac age grade meaning the youngest spirit in the blend is well matured. Martell's XO actually blends eaux-de-vie aged around 15 to 35 years.
- What pairs well with Martell XO?
Dark chocolate, aged cheese, dried fruit and nuts, or a cigar. It's an after-dinner spirit, so think rich and indulgent.
- Where is Martell XO made?
In Cognac, France, by Maison Martell, the oldest of the major cognac houses, founded in 1715.
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Martel XO 70cl price in Kenya
Buy Martel XO 70cl online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 2 sizes — Martel XO 1000ml at KSh 39,999, 700 ml at KSh 38,699 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.
- Martel XO 1000mlKSh 39,999
- 700 mlKSh 38,699