Bras d'Or
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a high-proof distilled spirit, Hennessy Bras d'Or is fully matured upon bottling and does not evolve further in glass. It can be enjoyed immediately or kept indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Dark chocolate desserts, aged cheeses such as Gouda or Comté, and roasted nuts or cured meats.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Hennessy Bras d'Or, translating to 'Golden Arm,' is a legendary and historic expression from the world's most famous Cognac house. Its name pays homage to the iconic arm-and-broadsword coat of arms of founder Richard Hennessy. First introduced in the mid-20th century, Bras d'Or was crafted as a highly refined, premium blend positioned between VSOP and XO. Distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes grown in the chalky soils of the Cognac region, the eaux-de-vie were double-distilled in traditional copper alembic stills and aged in Limousin oak casks. This rare expression is celebrated for its deep amber hue, complex aromas of dried fruits, subtle spices, and mellow oak, representing a golden era of Hennessy's master blending heritage.
🍾 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.