Shepard Fairey VS
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a distilled spirit, Cognac does not mature further once bottled. This VS Cognac is ready to enjoy immediately upon release and will maintain its peak quality for many years, even decades, if stored properly in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Charcuterie and cured meats, dark chocolate truffles, or classic Cognac cocktails like the Sidecar.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
This special release represents a striking intersection of contemporary urban art and centuries-old blending tradition. Launched as part of Hennessy's celebrated artist partnership series, the Shepard Fairey Limited Edition VS Cognac features a bold, mandala-inspired label designed by the renowned American street artist. Inside the bottle is the classic Hennessy Very Special blend, crafted from approximately 40 different eaux-de-vie sourced from the Cognac region's premier growing areas. Primarily distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes using traditional copper Charentais alembic stills, the spirit is aged in French Limousin oak casks. This process imparts a vibrant, robust character marked by toasted oak, fresh hazelnuts, sweet red berries, and a touch of vanilla, reflecting the energetic spirit of both the artist and the historic house.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Maison Hennessy blev grundlagt i 1765 ved Charente-flodens bredder af den irske officer Richard Hennessy og har lige siden defineret den moderne cognacs prestige og identitet. Huset henter primært Ugni Blanc-druer fra regionens fremmeste crus – herunder Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies og Fins Bois. Her sikrer den kalkrige undergrund og det tempererede, maritime mikroklima grundvine med en markant, spændstig syre. Efter traditionel dobbeltdestillation på bærmen i klassiske Charentais-kobberkedler modner de unge eaux-de-vie på finkornede franske egetræsfade fra Tronçais og Limousin, fordelt mellem både fugtige og tørre lagringskældre. Den minutiøse blanding varetages i dag af Renaud Fillioux de Gironde og husets velrenommerede smagekomité som ottende generation i Fillioux-dynastiet. Lige fra referenceaftapninger som V.S.O.P Privilège og X.O til mesterlige prestigeblend som Hennessy Paradis og Richard Hennessy inkarnerer huset en enestående renhed, struktur og århundreders uovertrufne blendingekspertise.