Spirit of Travel Hainan XO
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a fully matured, high-proof distilled spirit, this Cognac does not evolve further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Dark chocolate truffles, slow-roasted Peking duck, and artisanal aged Gouda or Roquefort cheese.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The Hennessy Spirit of Travel Hainan XO is a prestigious travel-retail exclusive that celebrates the intersection of French blending artistry and global exploration. Originally created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for his close circle of friends, the XO classification established a new standard for aged spirits. This special edition pays homage to Hainan, the tropical island gateway known for its lush landscapes and historic maritime trade. Crafted from a complex blend of approximately 100 eaux-de-vie derived primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes across Cognac's finest crus, it is aged in Limousin oak casks. The result is a deeply structured spirit boasting rich aromas of candied fruit, wild cocoa, sweet cinnamon, and a signature peppery finish.
🍾 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.