Bras d'Or
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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.
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Dark chocolate desserts, aged cheeses such as Gouda or Comté, and roasted nuts or cured meats.
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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.
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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.