Othoniel XO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured, bottled Cognac, it does not age further in glass and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release, though it will remain in peak condition for decades when stored upright away from direct light.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate desserts, aged cheeses such as Gouda or Roquefort, and slow-roasted duck breast.
✨ Technical Specifications
A breathtaking marriage of fine art and spirits, the Hennessy Othoniel XO is a limited-edition masterpiece created in collaboration with the renowned French contemporary artist Jean-Michel Othoniel. Famous for his poetic glass bead sculptures, Othoniel designed a striking, jewel-like decanter that reflects the multi-faceted complexity of Hennessy's legendary XO blend. First created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy, this iconic 'Extra Old' Cognac is an assemblage of over 100 eaux-de-vie, primarily distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes sourced from Cognac's premier crus, including Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne. These components are aged for up to several decades in Limousin oak casks under the watchful eye of the Fillioux family of master blenders. The result is a rich, robust Cognac boasting deep amber hues, notes of candied fruit, wild cocoa, warm spices, and a powerful, structured finish that mirrors the artistic brilliance of its presentation.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1765 by Irish officer Richard Hennessy, Maison Hennessy is the world's leading Cognac house, nestled along the banks of the Charente River in Cognac, France. The house's enduring excellence is rooted in centuries of savoir-faire and a historic multi-generational collaboration with the Fillioux family of Master Blenders. Utilizing meticulously selected Ugni Blanc grapes from Cognac's finest crus—including Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois—Hennessy double-distills in traditional copper pot stills before patient maturation in fine-grained French oak casks. Renowned for setting international benchmarks, its iconic range spans the elegant VSOP Privilège and the original X.O—pioneered in 1870—to exceptional prestige assemblages like Hennessy Paradis and Richard Hennessy.