Collectors Edition No 1 VS
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this Cognac does not mature further in the bottle. It is bottled at its peak complexity and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release, remaining stable for decades when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, cured meats and charcuterie, or rich blue cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Hennessy Collectors Edition No 1 VS represents a vibrant celebration of the house's signature Very Special blend, housed in a unique, artistically designed bottle that bridges centuries of tradition with modern culture. The VS expression itself traces its roots back to 1865, when Maurice Hennessy created the star-based classification system for Cognac. Crafted primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes harvested across the chalky soils of the Cognac appellation, the eaux-de-vie undergo traditional double-distillation in copper Charentais alembic stills. They are then aged in French Limousin oak casks, where they develop a robust, lively character. This collector's edition delivers the classic Hennessy VS profile: an aromatic bouquet of toasted oak, fresh citrus, and grilled almonds, leading to a warm, dynamic palate with hints of brown sugar and baking spices.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1765 by Irish officer Richard Hennessy, Maison Hennessy is the world's leading Cognac house, nestled along the banks of the Charente River in Cognac, France. The house's enduring excellence is rooted in centuries of savoir-faire and a historic multi-generational collaboration with the Fillioux family of Master Blenders. Utilizing meticulously selected Ugni Blanc grapes from Cognac's finest crus—including Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois—Hennessy double-distills in traditional copper pot stills before patient maturation in fine-grained French oak casks. Renowned for setting international benchmarks, its iconic range spans the elegant VSOP Privilège and the original X.O—pioneered in 1870—to exceptional prestige assemblages like Hennessy Paradis and Richard Hennessy.