Mathusalem By Arik Levy XO
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As a fully matured, ultra-premium XO Cognac, this spirit is bottled at its peak complexity and does not evolve further in glass. It can be preserved and enjoyed over several decades, maintaining its pristine quality indefinitely when kept in optimal upright storage conditions.
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Artisanal dark chocolate desserts, slow-roasted duck breast, and mature blue cheeses such as Roquefort.
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The Hennessy XO Mathusalem by Arik Levy represents a monumental intersection of avant-garde design and centuries-old blending mastery. Housed in a striking, limited-edition six-liter decanter designed by the acclaimed artist Arik Levy, this release pays homage to the legendary XO blend first created by Maurice Hennessy in 1870. The liquid inside is a masterful assemblage of over one hundred eaux-de-vie, primarily distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes harvested across Cognac's premier crus, including Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne. These components are aged for up to several decades in French oak casks, developing a rich, multi-layered profile of candied fruit, wild cocoa, warm spices, and a robust, leathery structure. Levy's crystalline, rock-inspired design reflects the rugged geological strength of the Charente soil and the faceted complexity of the aged spirit within.
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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.