NBA limited Edition VS 2021
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As a Very Special (VS) Cognac, this spirit is fully matured upon release and does not require further bottle aging. It is best enjoyed within 1 to 10 years of purchase to preserve its vibrant fruit and toasted oak characteristics.
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Dark chocolate desserts, slow-cooked barbecue ribs, or artisanal charcuterie boards featuring cured meats and aged cheeses.
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Hennessy's Very Special (VS) Cognac is an international icon of spirits, and the 2021 NBA Limited Edition celebrates the historic partnership between the legendary Cognac house and the National Basketball Association. Crafted from a blend of approximately 40 different eaux-de-vie sourced from the premier growing regions of Cognac, France, primarily Ugni Blanc grapes, this vibrant spirit is aged in young French Limousin oak casks. This specific aging process imparts robust toasted oak aromas, alongside notes of brown sugar, roasted almonds, and subtle fruitiness. The collaboration bridges the rich, centuries-old heritage of Hennessy's master blenders with the dynamic energy of global basketball culture, making it a highly collectible bottle that retains the classic, bold, and expressive flavor profile that has defined Hennessy VS for generations.
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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.