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 af den irske officer Richard Hennessy og er i dag verdens førende cognachus med beliggenhed ved bredden af Charente-floden i Cognac. Husets uforlignelige kvalitet bygger på århundreders savoir-faire og et historisk, traditionsrigt samarbejde gennem flere generationer med Fillioux-familiens Master Blenders. Hennessy udvælger nøje Ugni Blanc-druer fra Cognacs fineste crus – herunder Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies og Fins Bois – som dobbeltdestilleres i traditionelle kobberkedler og efterfølgende modnes tålmodigt på fintporede franske egetræsfade. Huset er berømt for at sætte internationale standarder, og det ikoniske sortiment spænder fra den elegante VSOP Privilège og den oprindelige X.O, skabt i 1870, til enestående prestigeblandinger som Hennessy Paradis og Richard Hennessy.