Diptyque Set
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As a premium distilled spirit, this set is bottled at its absolute peak of maturity and will not evolve further in the bottle. It can be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain pristine for decades if stored upright in a cool, dark environment.
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Dark chocolate truffles, artisanal blue cheeses, and slow-roasted duck breast.
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The Hennessy Diptyque Set is a masterclass in the art of blending, designed as a sensory dialogue between two contrasting expressions of Cognac. Conceived to showcase the dual nature of the house's legendary savoir-faire, this rare set pairs two distinct cuvées: one emphasizing the vibrant, floral, and fruit-forward elegance of younger eaux-de-vie, and the other highlighting the rich, structured, and spiced complexity derived from extended oak maturation. Crafted primarily from the Ugni Blanc grape grown in the chalky soils of the Cognac region, the eaux-de-vie undergo traditional double-distillation in copper Charentais stills before aging in Limousin oak casks. This limited release offers spirits connoisseurs an educational journey through the blending philosophy of the Fillioux family, who have guided Hennessy's cellar decisions for eight generations.
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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.