Holiday Edition with Ice Stamp Extra Old XO
⏳ Drikkevindue
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.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Rich chocolate desserts, roasted duck breast with a spiced glaze, and aged cheeses such as Gouda or Roquefort.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
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.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Maison Hennessy blev grundlagt i 1765 af den irske officer Richard Hennessy og er i dag verdens førende cognachus med beliggenhed ved bredden af Charente-floden i Cognac. Husets uforlignelige kvalitet bygger på århundreders savoir-faire og et historisk, traditionsrigt samarbejde gennem flere generationer med Fillioux-familiens Master Blenders. Hennessy udvælger nøje Ugni Blanc-druer fra Cognacs fineste crus – herunder Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies og Fins Bois – som dobbeltdestilleres i traditionelle kobberkedler og efterfølgende modnes tålmodigt på fintporede franske egetræsfade. Huset er berømt for at sætte internationale standarder, og det ikoniske sortiment spænder fra den elegante VSOP Privilège og den oprindelige X.O, skabt i 1870, til enestående prestigeblandinger som Hennessy Paradis og Richard Hennessy.