With Sunday the 16th of June fast approaching, Hennessy offers a range of options that will make for the ultimate Father’s Day gift, perfect for cognac fans.
Since 1765, Maison Hennessy has perfected the art of cognac-making, a tradition perpetuated by eight generations of Master Blenders. A legacy of cultural openness lets Maison Hennessy shine around the world, wherever its celebrated cognacs are enjoyed.
Hennessy V.S.O.P (RRP €72.35), also known as “Very Superior Old Pale”, was created for the future King George IV of England in 1817. The savoir-faire of the Maison Hennessy is fully expressed in this balanced cognac, from the selection of eaux-de-vie to ageing and assemblage.
Hennessy V.S.O.P’s colour is a beautifully flamboyant mahogany with light tones. Its scent reveals mature notes, evoking the aroma of fresh fruit coupled with a sensation of suppleness that settles in to underscore the harmony of this cognac. The sensation of full body deepens with the flavours of juicy fruits, vanilla, spices and mild tobacco, also provided by the vigour of the younger eaux-de-vie on the palate.
For something even more special, Hennessy X.O (RRP €205 50), is the original, emblematic icon of the Hennessy Maison. Deep and powerful, the eaux-de-vie used in crafting this Hennessy X.O cognac are aged in young barrels and marked out by their power and energy, but also by their capacity to achieve a great roundness through time.
The palate is warmly embraced by flavours of candied fruit, with the intriguing sensation of an intense, rising heat which slowly reveals the complex taste of eaux-de-vie patiently aged in oak barrels. Strong spicy notes, tantalise the lips and palate with a distinct peppery flavour, intertwined with a hint of chocolate. This luxury cognac features a familiar and well-rounded flavour of rich, dark chocolate and a striking sensation of oak notes interlaced with vanilla. The oak notes leave a long, omnipresent finish in their wake.
This Father’s Day, elevate your father’s celebrations with the luxury he deserves with Hennessy V.S.O.P and Hennessy X.O, available nationwide through grocers and independent off-licences.
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