ISH 70th Anniversary 1947 - 2017
⏳ wine.drinking_window
As a fully matured, ultra-premium spirit, this Cognac is bottled at its peak complexity and does not require further aging, though it will remain in pristine condition for decades. Best enjoyed now or over the next 20 to 30 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses, and roasted nuts with dried figs.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Hennessy ISH 70th Anniversary 1947 - 2017 is an extraordinary, highly limited commemorative Cognac bottled to celebrate seven decades of a historic milestone. Crafted under the guidance of the legendary Fillioux family of Master Blenders, this rare release is a masterclass in the art of selection, maturation, and blending. It utilizes exceptionally rare, historic eaux-de-vie sourced from the finest crus of the Cognac region, primarily Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne. Distilled using traditional copper Charentais alembic stills and aged in French Limousin oak casks, the blend showcases a complex tapestry of rich rancio, dried stone fruits, warm spices, and toasted wood, embodying Hennessy's centuries-old heritage and dedication to artisanal excellence.
🍾 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.