Kaws XX Limited Edition VS
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a distilled spirit, this Cognac does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately. Unopened bottles will remain in pristine condition indefinitely, while opened bottles are best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to preserve their vibrant aromatic profile.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Dark chocolate truffles, artisanal charcuterie boards featuring cured meats and terrines, or served over ice with premium ginger ale and a lime wedge.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
In 2011, Hennessy bridged the gap between centuries-old French tradition and modern street culture by collaborating with the acclaimed Brooklyn-based artist KAWS (Brian Donnelly) to create the Hennessy VS KAWS Limited Edition. This striking bottle features KAWS's signature vibrant color palette and iconic 'XX' motif, wrapping the classic Hennessy VS bottle in contemporary pop art. Inside, the liquid remains the world-renowned Hennessy VS blend—a masterful assemblage of approximately 40 different eaux-de-vie primarily distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes grown in the Cognac region. Double-distilled in traditional copper Charentais alembic stills and matured in Limousin oak casks, this Cognac offers a lively, robust character defined by toasted almonds, brown sugar, and a delicate hint of fruitiness, celebrating a historic meeting of classic craftsmanship and avant-garde design.
🍾 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.