50th Anniversary Edition XO
⏳ Drikkevindue
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.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Rich dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses such as Roquefort, and slow-roasted duck breast.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
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.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Maison Hennessy blev grundlagt i 1765 af den irske officer Richard Hennessy og er i dag verdens førende cognachus med beliggenhed ved bredden af Charente-floden i Cognac. Husets uforlignelige kvalitet bygger på århundreders savoir-faire og et historisk, traditionsrigt samarbejde gennem flere generationer med Fillioux-familiens Master Blenders. Hennessy udvælger nøje Ugni Blanc-druer fra Cognacs fineste crus – herunder Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies og Fins Bois – som dobbeltdestilleres i traditionelle kobberkedler og efterfølgende modnes tålmodigt på fintporede franske egetræsfade. Huset er berømt for at sætte internationale standarder, og det ikoniske sortiment spænder fra den elegante VSOP Privilège og den oprindelige X.O, skabt i 1870, til enestående prestigeblandinger som Hennessy Paradis og Richard Hennessy.