Spirit of Travel Taipei XO
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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.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Dark chocolate truffles, roasted Peking duck, and aged Comté cheese.
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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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.