Exclusive Collection N°1 XO
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As a fully matured, ultra-premium XO Cognac, this spirit is bottled at its absolute peak of complexity and does not require further aging. It is ready to be savored immediately upon release and, if stored upright in a cool, dark place, will maintain its exceptional character indefinitely.
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Rich dark chocolate tarts, slow-roasted duck breast with a spiced plum glaze, and artisanal blue cheeses such as Roquefort.
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The Hennessy Exclusive Collection N°1 XO represents a luxurious celebration of the world's first 'Extra Old' Cognac, a category originally created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for his private circle of friends. This exceptional blend is composed of over one hundred carefully selected eaux-de-vie, primarily distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes harvested across the finest crus of the Cognac region, including Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois. These components are double-distilled in traditional copper Charentais alembic stills and aged for up to thirty years in French Limousin oak casks. The Exclusive Collection N°1 showcases this historic blend in a specially designed, artistic decanter that accentuates the spirit's deep, shimmering amber hue. On the palate, it delivers a legendary symphony of rich dark chocolate, candied fruits, sweet clove, black pepper, and warm leather, culminating in an incredibly long, velvety finish.
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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.