Hennessy XO Extra Old Cognac

Description

Cognac: Hennessy XO Extra Old

The Extra Old Hennessy is a truly mosaic piece; as the largest Cognac maison worldwide, we can trust that Hennessy know exactly how to make each eau-de-vie work in tandem with one another to create the ultimate sensory experience.

Size: 750ML

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Origin: France

Distillery: Hennessy

Prepare to be taken on an epic journey exploring each and every one of your senses, with the Hennessy XO Extra Old Cognac. The origins of the age denotation ‘Extra Old’ in fact date back to the Hennessy maison, when Master Blender Maurice coined this English term in 1870 in accordance with its strong connection to foreign countries, such as the US and Great Britain. Each of the eaux-de-vie contained within this fine tapestry of spirits are between 10 and 70 years old, and there are more than one hundred of them contained in this fine blend of Hennessy XO. The average age is around 45 years old, making it an exceptionally fine-tuned selection that is bound to be one of your fondest tasting memories for the rest of your life.

Hennessy XO Extra Old Cognac Tasting Notes

Nose: A powerful and woody blend, with spicy aromas which are complex, but remain rounded. Figs and plums come to mind.

Palate: This rich Cognac brings together oak and leather, with slightly sweet notes of flower and fruit.

Finish: A well balanced work, with a good sense of pepper and rancio. A masculine XO.

Distillery Information

The dynastic Hennessy family has been dominating the Cognac industry for two and a half centuries. In 1765, Richard Hennessy, an Irish officer serving in Louis XV’s army, set out to create the world’s finest cognac. The refined and highly popularized elixir became a thriving export business, shipping as far as Ireland, Britain, and all throughout Europe.