Spirit of Travel Hong Kong XO
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a fully matured XO Cognac, it is bottled at its peak complexity and does not improve with bottle age. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in perfect condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Peking duck with hoisin sauce, rich dark chocolate tart, or mature blue cheeses such as Roquefort.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The Hennessy Spirit of Travel Hong Kong XO is a rare, travel-exclusive edition that celebrates the historic connection between the legendary Cognac house and the vibrant metropolis of Hong Kong. Originally created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for his personal circle, the XO blend is a masterpiece of complexity, combining over 100 eaux-de-vie primarily crafted from Ugni Blanc grapes sourced from Cognac's premier crus, including Grande and Petite Champagne. These components are aged for up to several decades in French Limousin oak casks, developing a deep amber hue and a rich, multi-layered profile of dried fruits, sweet spices, and leather. This special bottling pays homage to the spirit of adventure and global trade that carried Hennessy across the oceans to Asia, where it became an enduring symbol of luxury and celebration.
🍾 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.