Master Blenders Selection Nr1
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As a distilled spirit, this Cognac does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in peak condition for decades when stored upright in a cool, dark place. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to fully appreciate its vibrant aromatic profile.
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Artisanal charcuterie boards featuring cured meats, rich dark chocolate tarts, and aged blue cheeses.
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Hennessy's Master Blender's Selection No. 1 represents a highly personal chapter in the storied history of this legendary Cognac house. Crafted as a unique, single-batch creation by Yann Fillioux—the seventh-generation Master Blender—before his retirement, this expression was designed to be a completely freeform blend unfettered by the constraints of replicating a consistent house style. Sourced from the premier crus of Cognac, France, the blend comprises approximately 80 different eaux-de-vie, primarily Ugni Blanc. These spirits were aged in lightly toasted French oak casks, which impart a distinctive, vibrant character marked by bright fruit, sweet spices, and toasted almonds. Unlike traditional Hennessy releases, this limited-run bottling captures a fleeting moment of blending mastery, celebrating the deep-seated Fillioux family legacy that has guided the house since the 18th century.
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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.