Exclusive Collection IV Odyssey XO
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As a fully matured, ultra-premium XO Cognac, it is bottled at its peak complexity and does not require further aging; it can be enjoyed immediately or cellared indefinitely under proper conditions.
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Dark chocolate desserts, roasted duck breast, or artisanal blue cheeses.
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The Hennessy Exclusive Collection IV Odyssey XO is a celebratory tribute to the legendary XO blend first created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for his inner circle of family and friends. This limited-edition release honors the global journey of the world's first 'Extra Old' Cognac. Crafted from a masterfully selected blend of over one hundred eaux-de-vie primarily sourced from the premier crus of Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois, the spirit is distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes. It undergoes traditional double-distillation in copper Charentais stills before embarking on a decades-long maturation in seasoned Limousin oak casks. The result is a majestic, deeply complex spirit boasting rich aromas of candied fruit, wild cocoa, warm baking spices, and a signature toasted oak finish, representing the pinnacle of the Fillioux family's blending legacy.
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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.