Kaws XX Limited Edition VS
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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.
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Dark chocolate truffles, artisanal charcuterie boards featuring cured meats and terrines, or served over ice with premium ginger ale and a lime wedge.
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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.
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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.