The brothers come to Malaysia often in their roles as brand ambassadors for the storied cognac house, and it is the intrinsic differences that make up their appeal — because, despite their contrasts, they are united in their passion for and commitment to the company that bears their name. Their trip last month — the first in quite a while, owing to the pandemic — was one of many they have done over the years, during which time they embark on a series of dinners around the country as they regale guests with stories about the long-running cognac house.
Brothers Thierry and Amaury Firino-Martell, ninth-generation members of the Martell family and ambassadors of the venerable cognac house, rely on both their commonalities and differences to reaffirm the longevity and refinement of the maison PHOTO: Soophye
Thierry and Amaury Firino-Martell are the kind of siblings who are poles apart, in both looks and personality. Thierry is a lawyer based in Bordeaux, and speaks with an elegant comportment that indicates the years spent studying his craft. There is not a hair out of place, his chin is perfectly clean-shaven and suit flawless with nary a crease in sight. Meanwhile, the Amaury’s reddish- brown curls tumble over his forehead charmingly every time he laughs — which is often — while his ruddy, tanned complexion points to the time he spends in the vineyards as winegrower and distiller.
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