Exclusive Collection 11 by Marc Newson XO
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As a fully matured, high-strength spirit, this Cognac is bottled at its peak complexity and does not age further in glass. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in pristine condition for decades when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Pairs beautifully with artisanal dark chocolate, rich blue cheeses such as Roquefort, or slow-roasted duck breast.
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The Hennessy XO Exclusive Collection 11 represents a striking fusion of avant-garde design and centuries-old blending heritage. Created in collaboration with the world-renowned industrial designer Marc Newson, this limited-edition release features a sleek, ribbed decanter that modernizes the iconic 1870 Hennessy XO bottle, using clean lines to dramatize the rich, copper tones of the spirit within. Inside the bottle is the legendary Hennessy XO blend, first pioneered by Maurice Hennessy for his inner circle of friends. It is a masterful assemblage of over one hundred eaux-de-vie, primarily distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes harvested from Cognac's premier crus, including Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois. Aged for up to thirty years in seasoned French Limousin oak casks, this Cognac offers an incredibly complex sensory journey. It reveals a robust palate of candied fruit, wild cocoa, warm baking spices, and a persistent, velvety finish of black pepper and toasted oak.
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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.