Spirit of Travel Paris XO
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As a fully matured XO Cognac, this spirit is bottled at its absolute peak of blending perfection. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will maintain its exceptional character and complexity indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Dark chocolate desserts, aged blue cheeses, and slow-roasted duck breast.
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The Hennessy Spirit of Travel Paris XO is a magnificent tribute to both the art of journeying and the historic blending mastery of the Maison. Originally created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for his close circle of friends, the XO designation established a new standard for aged Cognac. This special 'Spirit of Travel' edition celebrates Paris as a historic crossroads of culture and luxury. Crafted from a selection of over one hundred premier eaux-de-vie—primarily sourced from the Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois crus—the blend is distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes and aged in seasoned Limousin oak casks. The result is a profoundly complex spirit, displaying a deep amber hue and a rich tapestry of aromas including candied fruits, wild cocoa, sweet cinnamon, and a subtle, peppery oak finish that lingers beautifully on the palate.
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Founded in 1765 by Irish officer Richard Hennessy in the historic town of Cognac, France, Hennessy has grown to become the world's most celebrated Cognac house. Headquartered on the banks of the Charente River along Rue de la Richonne, the house is renowned for its centuries-old blending heritage, famously guided by eight generations of master blenders from the Fillioux family. Utilizing traditional double-distillation in copper Charentais alembic stills, Hennessy ages its precious eaux-de-vie in French oak casks sourced from the Limousin forest to develop unparalleled complexity and depth. The estate's legendary portfolio is defined by iconic expressions such as the VSOP Privilège, the pioneering XO Cognac—a category first created by Maurice Hennessy in 1870—and the exquisite, ultra-premium Hennessy Paradis.