Remy Martin V 375ML

Remy Martin V 375ML is an ice-cold filtered cognac spirit bottled at 40% ABV in a 375ml format, produced by the historic House of Rémy Martin in Cognac, France. What sets this expression apart from the broader Rémy Martin lineup is its deliberate departure from traditional aged cognac — the ice-cold filtration process strips away color and woody barrel influence, yielding an exceptionally clear, fresh spirit built for mixing.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Cognac, France  |  Style: Ice-Cold Filtered (Clear Cognac)  |  Distillery: Rémy Martin (est. 1724)

Production & Heritage

Rémy Martin, founded in 1724 in the heart of the Cognac appellation, has nearly three centuries of distillation history. Remy Martin V is double-distilled in traditional copper pot stills from Ugni Blanc grapes, following the same foundational process used across the house's range. The critical divergence comes after distillation: the eaux-de-vie undergoes an ice-cold filtration technique that removes tannins, color, and oaky characteristics, preserving the bright, fruit-forward aromatics of the base spirit. The result is a transparent cognac that reads more like an unaged grape spirit while retaining the complexity that copper pot distillation provides.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Clean and inviting, with immediate impressions of fresh white grapes and ripe pear. Beneath the fruit, subtle melon nuances emerge, giving the nose an almost spring-like freshness uncommon in the cognac category.

Taste: The entry is soft and smooth, with pear notes arriving first and carrying through the mid-palate. A delicate layer of fresh mint develops as the spirit opens up, adding a cooling herbaceous quality. The mouthfeel is notably lighter and crisper than traditional aged cognacs, reflecting the absence of extended barrel contact.

Finish: Short to medium in length, finishing clean with lingering pear skin and a faint herbal dryness. There is no tannic grip or warming oak — just a crisp, refreshing close.

How to Drink Remy Martin V

Remy Martin V was designed with cocktails and chilled serves in mind. It drinks well over ice or mixed long, but its real strength is as a base spirit in drinks that benefit from subtle grape-fruit complexity. A French Mule (with ginger beer and lime) highlights the pear and mint notes against a spicy backdrop. A Cognac Collins (with lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water) lets the fresh fruit character shine in a tall, easy-drinking format. For something more spirit-forward, a Sidecar made with Remy Martin V produces a lighter, brighter variation that emphasizes citrus and grape over caramel and oak.

Best For

• Introducing someone to cognac through cocktails rather than neat sipping
• Summer entertaining where lighter, chilled spirits are preferred
• Building a home bar with versatile, mixable base spirits
• Trial-size exploration of an unconventional cognac expression in the 375ml format

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Remy Martin V taste like? Remy Martin V has a light, fruit-driven profile dominated by fresh pear, white grape, and hints of cool mint, with a clean, crisp finish that lacks the oak and caramel notes typical of aged cognacs.

How does Remy Martin V compare to Remy Martin VSOP? Remy Martin VSOP is aged in Limousin oak and delivers richer notes of vanilla, apricot, and butterscotch, while Remy Martin V is ice-cold filtered to remove barrel character, resulting in a clear, lighter spirit focused entirely on fresh fruit. The VSOP is built for sipping neat, whereas the V is engineered for cocktails and mixed drinks.

Is Remy Martin V good for cocktails? Remy Martin V was specifically created as a mixing cognac, and its clean, transparent profile and fresh grape-fruit notes integrate seamlessly into cocktails without the heavier oak tannins that can compete with other ingredients.

Where is Remy Martin V made? Remy Martin V is produced by the House of Rémy Martin in the Cognac appellation of southwestern France, where the brand has operated since 1724, using Ugni Blanc grapes and traditional copper pot stills.

What foods pair well with Remy Martin V? Fresh seafood such as chilled shrimp or raw oysters complement the spirit's crisp profile. Light goat cheese or a pear-and-arugula salad echo its fruit notes. Sushi and sashimi work well given the spirit's clean, unobtrusive finish. Melon-based desserts mirror the subtle melon nuance on the nose.

What sizes does Remy Martin V come in? Remy Martin V is available in a 375ml bottle, which serves as a convenient half-size format ideal for sampling or portable use.

Is Remy Martin V worth the price? Remy Martin V positions as an entry-level expression within the Rémy Martin portfolio, priced accessibly for a cognac-based spirit and delivering strong value as a cocktail ingredient, particularly for those who find traditional VS or VSOP cognacs too oak-heavy for mixing.

Why Remy Martin V?

Remy Martin V occupies a genuinely unusual niche in the cognac world. While nearly every major house competes on age statements and barrel-driven complexity, this expression goes the opposite direction — stripping out oak influence through ice-cold filtration to spotlight the grape and distillate character underneath. It is one of very few clear cognac-based spirits from a heritage house, giving it a distinct identity in a crowded category. For anyone who appreciates cognac's production heritage but prefers a lighter, more mixable spirit, Remy Martin V fills a gap that few competitors address.