Spirit of Travel Macau XO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured, high-proof spirit, this Cognac does not evolve further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release. It will remain in peak condition for decades when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, slow-roasted Peking duck, and aged Gouda or Comté cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Hennessy Spirit of Travel Macau XO is a rare and evocative tribute to Macau's rich heritage as a historic crossroads of Eastern and Western cultures. This exclusive release showcases the legendary Hennessy XO blend, originally created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for his close circle of friends. Crafted primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes sourced across Cognac's premier crus, the eaux-de-vie undergo traditional double-distillation in copper Charentais alembic stills before a lengthy maturation in French Limousin oak casks. The resulting spirit is a complex tapestry of robust flavors, featuring deep notes of candied fruit, wild cocoa, and warm baking spices, wrapped in a presentation that celebrates the historic architecture and maritime legacy of Macau.
🍾 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.