Kim Jones XO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured, high-strength spirit, this Cognac is bottled at its peak and does not age further in glass; it can be enjoyed immediately upon release or cellared indefinitely under proper conditions.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, roasted duck breast, or aged Gouda cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
In an extraordinary intersection of haute couture and centuries-old spirits heritage, Hennessy partnered with legendary fashion designer Kim Jones to create a striking, limited-edition presentation of the iconic Hennessy X.O. First created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for his inner circle, X.O (Extra Old) established a global standard for aged Cognac. This expression is crafted from a masterfully curated blend of over one hundred eaux-de-vie, primarily distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes harvested across the premier crus of the Cognac region, including Grande and Petite Champagne. Aged for up to several decades in French Limousin oak casks, the spirit develops a deep amber hue and a complex aromatic profile. Kim Jones honors this legacy by wrapping the decanter in a sleek, structural second skin of aluminum, evoking both the draping of couture fabric and the protective nature of the historic cellars. The liquid inside remains the classic, powerful Hennessy X.O, showcasing layers of candied fruit, sweet spices, cocoa, and a robust, peppery finish.
🍾 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.