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 along the banks of the Charente River, Maison Hennessy has defined the architecture and prestige of modern Cognac. Sourcing primarily Ugni Blanc across the region's elite crus—notably Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois—the house relies on chalk-dense, limestone-rich soils and a temperate maritime microclimate to achieve base wines of searing natural acidity. Double-distilled on the lees in traditional Charentais copper pot stills, the unaged eaux-de-vie mature inside fine-grained French Tronçais and Limousin oak casks, orchestrated through humid and dry aging cellars. The blending process has been shepherded across eight generations of the Fillioux dynasty, overseen today by Renaud Fillioux de Gironde and the venerated Tasting Committee. From benchmark bottlings such as V.S.O.P Privilège and X.O to crowning legacy assemblages like Hennessy Paradis and Richard Hennessy, the house embodies exceptional purity, structure, and centuries of architectural blending finesse.