Stephane Ashpool VS
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this Cognac does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release, maintaining its vibrant character indefinitely when stored in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pairs exceptionally well with dark chocolate desserts, artisanal charcuterie boards featuring cured meats, or served as a base in classic cocktails like a Sidecar or with ginger ale.
✨ Technical Specifications
A vibrant celebration of contemporary urban culture meeting centuries-old craftsmanship, the Hennessy VS Stephane Ashpool Limited Edition brings a colorful, iridescent aesthetic to the world's most famous Cognac. Designed by the visionary French fashion designer and founder of Pigalle, Stephane Ashpool, this release houses the classic, energetic Hennessy Very Special blend. Sourced from the chalky soils of the Cognac appellation and crafted primarily from Ugni Blanc grapes, the liquid is a masterful blend of approximately 40 different eaux-de-vie aged in French Limousin oak casks. This collaboration bridges the gap between the historic Charente blending traditions and modern Parisian street style, resulting in a spirit that is as visually striking as it is rich in toasted oak, fresh grapes, and subtle citrus aromas.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1765 by Irish officer Richard Hennessy, Maison Hennessy is the world's leading Cognac house, nestled along the banks of the Charente River in Cognac, France. The house's enduring excellence is rooted in centuries of savoir-faire and a historic multi-generational collaboration with the Fillioux family of Master Blenders. Utilizing meticulously selected Ugni Blanc grapes from Cognac's finest crus—including Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, and Fins Bois—Hennessy double-distills in traditional copper pot stills before patient maturation in fine-grained French oak casks. Renowned for setting international benchmarks, its iconic range spans the elegant VSOP Privilège and the original X.O—pioneered in 1870—to exceptional prestige assemblages like Hennessy Paradis and Richard Hennessy.