• Rémy Martin turns 300 — A Year of Celebration

    Rémy Martin turns 300 — A Year of Celebration

    The House of Rémy Martin has been making cognac for 300 years—let that sink in.   Its inception pre-dates the Industrial Revolution and the popularisation of the novel. Their first bottling did, however, coincide with the beginning of the Age of Enlightenment; a not insignificant piece of synchronicity. They are one of the oldest and…

  • Drinks of Note — Spring ’24

    Drinks of Note — Spring ’24

    A tad opulent I must admit, but nonetheless a selection befitting of the mood—and the season—of Spring. Drinks to be discovered as well as enjoyed.   Aberturret Gin “The Glenturret Single Malt New Make Spirit is enhanced in richness and complexity with 14 selected botanicals and housed in a Lalique designed bottle. An elegant London Dry…

  • Remy Martin XO by LEE BROOM

    Remy Martin XO by LEE BROOM

    The idea that change is “necessary” to remain relevant is something that the classicists have fought for years. Having said that on the other side of the coin, the modernists could argue that if you don’t change you will get left behind. A conundrum indeed. This is where what I call “tasteful re-interpretation” comes in…

  • Tercet — Born of Brotherhood

    Tercet — Born of Brotherhood

    One would think that an institution as esteemed and established as Rémy Martin would have hit something of a(n extremely lofty) plateau by now. The legendary cognac house is nearly 300 years old. The fact they have lasted – or rather, dominated – for so long is not down to reaching pinnacle status and resting…

  • Remy Martin presents — Team Up For Excellence

    Remy Martin presents — Team Up For Excellence

    What is the link between the land of cognac, jazz, blues and hip-hop? This is the question posited to us by multi-Grammy Award winning dance floor behemoth Usher in the opening to Rémy Martin’s ‘Team Up For Excellence’ short. There is an indomitable zest for life shared by the respective proponents of cognac and music.…

  • RESIDENCY | La Maison Remy Martin x Claude Bosi at Bibendum

    RESIDENCY | La Maison Remy Martin x Claude Bosi at Bibendum

    It was 2014, a dark Autumn night when I first encountered La Masion Rémy Martin. In the windows, the dark red outline of a centaur—the age old symbol of the house—glowed suggestively, intriguing passers-by on Greek Street, Soho. I actually had a key in my hand, but I didn’t need it, my entry swiftly acquiesced…

  • The Movie You Will Never See: 100 YEARS by LOUIS XIII

    The Movie You Will Never See: 100 YEARS by LOUIS XIII

    LOUIS XIII Cognac has produced an original film starring actor John Malkovich, which envisions Earth one hundred years from now and will not be released until 2115 – yes you read that right, year 2115, that’s not a typo. Entitled ‘100 Years – The Movie You Will Never See’, the film was inspired by the century of…

  • Rémy Martin Futur Héritage

    Rémy Martin Futur Héritage

    Remy Martin has always been the choice nectar of the refined. Setting the standard for cognac connoisseurs and creators alike since 1724, the French firm upholds traditions that are literally centuries old. They adhere to an aging process that few of their competitors can viably replicate. Their cognacs sit dormant for 10 to 37 years…

  • Remy Martin presents Louis XIII Rare Cask 42,6

    Remy Martin presents Louis XIII Rare Cask 42,6

    In the history of Louis XIII, the extraordinary moment of a Rare Cask unveiling has only happened once before. Now by the grace of nature, and only for the second time, JOSHUA’s is delighted to reveal the spectacular Louis XIII Rare Cask 42,6, discovered by the gifted Cellar Master, Pierrette Trichet. There will never be…

  • Rémy Martin XO Excellence Tasting notes

    Rémy Martin XO Excellence Tasting notes

    Rémy Martin XO Excellence offers the perfect balance of flavour, and a harmonious development of aromas: floral notes of jasmine, rich fruity notes of candied plums are complemented by warm hints of cinnamon and hazelnut. Whether served at room temperature or on ice – it’s the intricate blend of complex aromas and silky texture that…

  • Opulent Series: Rémy Martin Exclusive Limited Edition XO Gold

    Opulent Series: Rémy Martin Exclusive Limited Edition XO Gold

    In the world of Champagne Cognac Rémy Martin is a name imbued with historical reference and a drink deemed worthy for Generale de Gaulle, Winston Churchill and even the astute palate of the British Monarchy. But today JOSHUA’s look at the one particular descendant of the Remy Martin lineage – Rémy Martin XO. Rémy Martin…