VS
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, Hennessy VS does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to drink upon release and will remain stable indefinitely if stored in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, roasted duck, cured meats
✨ Technical Specifications
Hennessy VS (Very Special) is the modern successor to the famous Three Star Cognac, a classification system first created in 1865 by Maurice Hennessy. Crafted from a blend of approximately 40 different eaux-de-vie sourced primarily from the premier crus of the Cognac region, this iconic spirit represents the vibrant, robust heart of the Hennessy style. The grapes—predominantly Ugni Blanc—are harvested and fermented before undergoing traditional double-distillation in copper Charentais alembic stills. The resulting eaux-de-vie are aged for a minimum of two years in French oak casks from the Limousin forest. This aging process imparts a rich golden color, toasted oak aromas, and notes of brown sugar, citrus, and fresh grapes. Hennessy VS is celebrated globally not only as a neat pour but also as a versatile cornerstone of classic cocktail culture, bridging centuries of French distilling heritage with modern mixology.
🍾 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.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Ugni Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
40%