Chinese New Year Limited Edition VSOP 2024
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As a fully matured premium Cognac, this spirit is bottled at its peak complexity and does not evolve further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Glazed Peking duck, dark chocolate truffles, and aged Gouda cheese.
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The Hennessy VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) legacy dates back to 1817, when the future King George IV of Great Britain personally requested a unique pale cognac from the house. For the 2024 Chinese New Year, Hennessy celebrates the auspicious Year of the Dragon with a striking limited-edition release featuring artwork by visionary digital artist Yang Yongliang. This exceptional Cognac is crafted from a blend of up to sixty distinct eaux-de-vie, distilled predominantly from Ugni Blanc grapes grown across the premier crus of the Cognac region. Double-distilled in traditional copper alembic stills and matured in seasoned French oak casks, this blend offers a harmonious balance of strength and smoothness. The 2024 edition beautifully bridges centuries-old French blending heritage with the vibrant energy and symbolism of the lunar calendar.
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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.