Is Martell a Cognac?

Martell is a Cognac house founded in 1715 by Jean Martell (1694–1753). It is part of the Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët subsidiary of the French wines and spirits conglomerate Pernod Ricard.

Is Martell brandy or cognac?

"Cognac is to brandy what Champagne is to sparkling wine," Charlton said. By that, he means that Cognac must be made in the Cognac region of France, while brandy can be made anywhere in the world. Other big producers of Cognac include Martell, Courvoisier, and Hennessy.

Is Martell cognac good?

With over 300 years of cognac making under their belt, a bottle of Martell is sure to impress any cognac lover. And if that bottle happens to be their XO (aka Extra Old) with a spicy nose and lush dried fruit on the palate? Prepare for compliments on your excellent taste.