Spirit of Travel Shenzhen XO
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As a fully matured XO Cognac, this spirit is bottled at its peak complexity and does not improve with bottle age. It can be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in pristine condition for decades when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Slow-roasted Peking duck, rich dark chocolate truffles, and mature blue cheeses such as Roquefort.
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The Hennessy 'Spirit of Travel' Shenzhen XO is an exclusive, limited-edition release that pays homage to the dynamic metropolis of Shenzhen, celebrating its meteoric rise from a quiet fishing village to a global hub of technology and design. This expression encapsulates Hennessy's legendary XO blend, first created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy. Crafted from a selection of approximately 100 robust eaux-de-vie primarily sourced from the premier crus of the Cognac region, the spirit is distilled in traditional copper Charentais alembic stills and aged in French Limousin oak casks. The result is a complex, deeply structured Cognac that weaves together rich aromas of candied fruit, wild cocoa, and warm baking spices, underpinned by a subtle, elegant woodiness that reflects the historic blending mastery of the Fillioux family.
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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.