Spirit of Travel Taipei XO
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a fully matured XO Cognac, this spirit is bottled at its peak complexity. It does not age further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release, remaining in pristine condition indefinitely when stored upright and away from direct light.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Dark chocolate truffles, roasted Peking duck, and aged Comté cheese.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The Hennessy Spirit of Travel Taipei XO is a prestigious, travel-exclusive release that beautifully bridges the historic craftsmanship of Cognac with the vibrant cultural legacy of Taiwan's capital. This special edition houses Hennessy's legendary XO blend, which was originally created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy. Utilizing a meticulous selection of over one hundred eaux-de-vie primarily distilled from Ugni Blanc grapes grown in Cognac's premier crus, the spirit is aged for years in French Limousin oak casks. The resulting Cognac offers a deeply complex sensory journey, characterized by rich layers of candied fruit, warming baking spices, wild cocoa, and a structured, velvety finish that pays homage to both French tradition and global exploration.
🍾 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.