Martell Davido VS Cognac
Martell Davido VS Cognac is the collaboration bottling made with Davido — the Nigerian Afrobeats superstar who has been a Maison Martell ambassador since April 2021. Built on Martell's VS (Very Special) grade cognac and bottled at 40% ABV in a 750mL bottle, it pairs the fresh, fruit-forward character of the house's youngest expression with one of the most recognisable names in modern music. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Grade: VS (Very Special) Cognac
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Origin: Cognac, France
- Collaboration: Made with Davido, Maison Martell ambassador since 2021
The Collaboration
Davido (David Adeleke) joined Maison Martell as an ambassador in April 2021, fronting the house's Blue Swift campaign in Nigeria, and the partnership was renewed for a third term in June 2025. Bottles were made with him as part of that collaboration — a meeting of the oldest of the great cognac houses, founded in 1715, and one of Afrobeats' biggest global stars. Explore more of the house in our Martell collection, or browse the full cognac shelf.
Tasting Notes
Martell's VS style is bright and fruit-led: ripe plum and apricot with candied lemon on the nose, a smooth, fresh palate, and a clean, lightly spiced finish. It is the most mixable grade in the Martell range — lively neat, and built to carry a cocktail. Compare it with the classic Martell VS Cognac or step up through our Rare & Top Shelf picks.
How to Enjoy
Serve it long over ice with ginger ale and a twist of lemon, shake it into a Sidecar, or pour it neat after dinner. The fresh fruit profile also makes it a natural highball cognac — top with tonic and plenty of ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Davido?
Davido is David Adeleke, the Nigerian Afrobeats singer and one of the genre's biggest global stars. He has been a Maison Martell ambassador since April 2021, and this VS bottling was made with him.
What grade is Martell Davido VS?
It is a VS (Very Special) cognac — the youngest, freshest grade in the Martell range, bottled at 40% ABV in a 750mL bottle.
How is this different from the regular Martell VS?
This is the Davido collaboration edition of the VS, released under the partnership between Davido and Maison Martell. The standard Martell VS is a separate listing in our Martell collection.
Is this the Martell XO Limited Edition by Davido?
No — that is a separate XO-grade release. This bottling is the VS collaboration, made with Davido at VS grade.
Order Martell Davido VS Cognac online from Del Mesa Liquor — a collaboration bottle that rarely sits on a US shelf for long.