Carnival Limited Edition VS
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As a fully matured distilled spirit, this Cognac does not improve with bottle age and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its vibrant aromatics.
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Dark chocolate truffles, rich charcuterie like duck pâté, or spicy glazed pork belly.
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The Hennessy Carnival Limited Edition VS brings a vibrant, festive energy to the historic house's classic Very Special blend. Rooted in the traditional double-distillation of Ugni Blanc grapes in copper Charentais alembic stills, this expressive Cognac is a masterclass in blending. It harmonizes approximately 40 different eaux-de-vie sourced from the premier crus of the Cognac region, aged in young Limousin oak casks to impart robust toasted notes, fresh grape aromas, and a hint of citrus. The Carnival edition pays homage to the rhythm, color, and community of global carnival celebrations, bridging Hennessy's 250-year-old French heritage with modern, dynamic cultural expressions. On the palate, it delivers the signature Hennessy warmth, defined by grilled almonds, brown sugar, and a lively, fruit-forward finish.
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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.