ISH 60th Anniversary
⏳ Drinking Window
As a highly aged, commemorative Cognac bottled at its absolute peak of maturation in 2007, it does not evolve further in glass. It is ready for immediate enjoyment and will maintain its exceptional quality indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, artisanal aged blue cheeses, and slow-roasted duck breast.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the ISH (1947–2007), this rare commemorative bottling by Hennessy represents the pinnacle of the house's blending artistry. Drawing on Hennessy's deep Irish roots—founded by Irish officer Richard Hennessy in 1765—this special release pays homage to decades of shared history. The blend comprises exceptional, highly aged eaux-de-vie sourced from the premier crus of the Cognac region, primarily Ugni Blanc grapes grown in chalky soils. Double-distilled in traditional copper Charentais alembic stills and aged in seasoned Limousin French oak casks, this Cognac displays an extraordinary depth of character. It weaves a complex sensory narrative of rich rancio, dried figs, warm baking spices, toasted leather, and subtle floral undertones, reflecting the meticulous stewardship of the Fillioux family of master blenders.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1765 by Irish officer Richard Hennessy along the banks of the Charente River, Maison Hennessy has defined the architecture and prestige of modern Cognac. Sourcing primarily Ugni Blanc across the region's elite crus—notably Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois—the house relies on chalk-dense, limestone-rich soils and a temperate maritime microclimate to achieve base wines of searing natural acidity. Double-distilled on the lees in traditional Charentais copper pot stills, the unaged eaux-de-vie mature inside fine-grained French Tronçais and Limousin oak casks, orchestrated through humid and dry aging cellars. The blending process has been shepherded across eight generations of the Fillioux dynasty, overseen today by Renaud Fillioux de Gironde and the venerated Tasting Committee. From benchmark bottlings such as V.S.O.P Privilège and X.O to crowning legacy assemblages like Hennessy Paradis and Richard Hennessy, the house embodies exceptional purity, structure, and centuries of architectural blending finesse.