Spirit of Travel Singapore XO
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As a fully matured luxury Cognac, this spirit is bottled at its peak and does not improve with bottle age. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will maintain its exceptional quality indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark environment.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, slow-roasted Peking duck, or artisanal aged blue cheeses.
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The Hennessy Spirit of Travel Singapore XO is a rare, travel-exclusive masterpiece that celebrates the historic connection between the legendary French Cognac house and the vibrant crossroads of Singapore. Since Hennessy's first shipments arrived in Southeast Asia in the 19th century, the brand has been deeply intertwined with the region's celebration of success and heritage. This special XO expression is meticulously crafted from a blend of up to 100 matured eaux-de-vie, primarily distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes harvested from Cognac's premier crus, including Grande Champagne and Borderies. Double-distilled in traditional copper alembic stills and aged for decades in French Limousin oak casks, this Cognac offers a sensory journey. It reveals a rich, velvety profile of candied fruits, warm baking spices, dried figs, and a signature hint of wild cocoa and black pepper, honoring both the art of blending and the spirit of global exploration.
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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.