Ryan McGinness Limited Edition VS
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As a distilled spirit, this Cognac does not age or improve in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will maintain its peak quality indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Dark chocolate truffles, artisanal charcuterie and cured meats, or a classic Sidecar cocktail served alongside savory duck rillettes.
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The Hennessy VS Ryan McGinness Limited Edition represents a vibrant intersection of centuries-old French distilling heritage and contemporary American art. Released as part of Hennessy's acclaimed artist partnership series, this bottle features a striking, fluorescent label designed by New York-based artist Ryan McGinness, who reimagined the historic Hennessy coat of arms with his signature 'Black and Light' aesthetic. Inside the bottle is the classic Hennessy Very Special Cognac, a masterful blend of approximately forty different eaux-de-vie sourced primarily from the Ugni Blanc grape across the Cognac region's premier crus. Double-distilled in traditional copper Charentais alembic stills and matured in French oak casks, this spirit offers a lively profile of toasted almonds, brown sugar, and subtle fruitiness, bridging the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern visual culture.
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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.