50th Anniversary Edition XO
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As a fully matured spirit, this Cognac is bottled at its absolute peak and does not age further in glass; it can be enjoyed immediately upon release or cellared indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses such as Roquefort, and slow-roasted duck breast.
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The Hennessy XO 50th Anniversary Edition celebrates the enduring legacy of the world's very first 'Extra Old' Cognac, a category originally created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy. This special release honors the iconic design and blending heritage of the maison, utilizing a masterful blend of approximately 100 eaux-de-vie sourced from Cognac's premier crus, including Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois. Distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes using traditional copper Charentais alembic stills, these spirits are aged for up to several decades in French Limousin oak casks. The result is a majestic spirit of immense complexity, offering a sensory journey through rich layers of dark chocolate, dried fruits, sweet baking spices, and deep, toasted oak, all framed by a legendary velvety texture.
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Founded in 1765 by Irish officer Richard Hennessy in the historic town of Cognac, France, Hennessy has grown to become the world's most celebrated Cognac house. Headquartered on the banks of the Charente River along Rue de la Richonne, the house is renowned for its centuries-old blending heritage, famously guided by eight generations of master blenders from the Fillioux family. Utilizing traditional double-distillation in copper Charentais alembic stills, Hennessy ages its precious eaux-de-vie in French oak casks sourced from the Limousin forest to develop unparalleled complexity and depth. The estate's legendary portfolio is defined by iconic expressions such as the VSOP Privilège, the pioneering XO Cognac—a category first created by Maurice Hennessy in 1870—and the exquisite, ultra-premium Hennessy Paradis.