Remy Martin V: the clear grape spirit rethinking cocktails

Remy Martin V offers US drinkers a crystal-clear spirit distilled from 100% French grapes, positioned as a modern alternative for chilled shots and cocktails, according to the House of Remy Martin and trade outlet Beverage Industry in 2011Beverage Industry, 06/01/2011Remy Martin, 01/15/2024.

Updated: 05/19/2026 | Reading time: approx. 8 minutes

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What Remy Martin V Is and How It Works

Remy Martin V is a clear distilled spirit made entirely from French grapes and produced by the Cognac house Remy Martin, which is part of the Remy Cointreau groupBeverage Industry, 06/01/2011Remy Cointreau, 03/20/2024.

The spirit is distilled from grapes but deliberately not matured in oak barrels, which means it does not qualify as Cognac and preserves a transparent color and fresh fruit characterBeverage Industry, 06/01/2011B-21, 02/10/2024.

After distillation, Remy Martin V undergoes a cold filtration step intended to remove some heavier components and help give the finished spirit a clean, crisp profile suited to chilling and mixingBeverage Industry, 06/01/2011B-21, 02/10/2024.

Why Remy Martin V Matters for Consumers and Industry

Remy Martin V gives US bartenders a way to bring grape character into cocktails while staying in the clear-spirit space usually occupied by vodka and some rumsBeverage Industry, 06/01/2011CNBC, 06/09/2023.

Trade coverage has described a flavor profile that leans toward fresh fruit and floral notes, with mentions of pear and mint, which can appeal to drinkers who prefer lighter, aromatic cocktails rather than oaky or caramel-driven spiritsBeverage Industry, 06/01/2011B-21, 02/10/2024.

For the wider spirits industry, the product reflects ongoing interest in clear, mixable premium options as US consumers explore cocktails at home and in bars, a pattern highlighted in coverage of premium spirits trends by business mediaCNBC, 06/09/2023Wall Street Journal, 06/22/2022.

Remy Martin V in the US and Global Market

When it launched, Remy Martin V was explicitly distributed in the United States, with Beverage Industry reporting availability at retailers and bars across US states and through Remy Martin channelsBeverage Industry, 06/01/2011Remy Martin, 01/15/2024.

US coverage of premium and cocktail-focused spirits notes that established Cognac houses like Remy Martin participate in the broader premiumization trend in bars and lounges, where brand familiarity can help new styles get a footholdCNBC, 06/09/2023New York Times, 11/03/2022.

Globally, Remy Martin remains best known for its oak-aged Cognacs, while Remy Martin V sits in a niche aimed at drinkers who want a bridge between traditional French grape spirits and modern cocktail cultureRemy Cointreau, 03/20/2024Financial Times, 10/25/2023.

• Clear grape spirit distilled from 100% French grapes
• Not aged in wood, so it is not classified as Cognac
• Designed for chilling and mixing in cocktails
• Targets drinkers who enjoy fresh, fruit-forward flavors

The company behind Remy Martin V is Remy Cointreau, a French spirits group that also owns brands such as Remy Martin Cognac and Botanist ginRemy Cointreau, 03/20/2024.

Remy Cointreau shares are listed in Paris, and the group is identified in markets with the ISIN FR0000130395Remy Cointreau, 03/20/2024.

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