Shepard Fairey VS
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Charcuterie and cured meats, dark chocolate truffles, or classic Cognac cocktails like the Sidecar.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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.