Holiday Edition with Ice Stamp Extra Old XO
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Bottled at its peak maturity, this XO Cognac is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in perfect condition for decades when stored upright in a cool, dark environment.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Rich chocolate desserts, roasted duck breast with a spiced glaze, and aged cheeses such as Gouda or Roquefort.
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The Hennessy Holiday Edition with Ice Stamp Extra Old XO represents a festive celebration of the legendary XO blend first created by Maurice Hennessy in 1870 for his inner circle of family and friends. Crafted from a selection of over one hundred structured eaux-de-vie—primarily distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes harvested across Cognac's finest crus—this expression is aged for up to thirty years in Limousin French oak casks. This limited holiday release includes a custom ice stamp, highlighting the contemporary ritual of enjoying XO over a single, large block of ice. The slow dilution coaxes out deep, multi-layered aromas of candied fruit, sweet spices, dark chocolate, and toasted wood, showcasing the master blender's historic artistry in a modern light.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.