Cigar Reserve XO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a fully matured distilled spirit, it is ready for immediate enjoyment upon release and will remain stable indefinitely if stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Premium hand-rolled cigars, dark chocolate, aged blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hine Cigar Reserve XO is the result of an extraordinary collaboration between Bernard Hine and Nicholas Freeman, the late chairman of the UK's premier Havana cigar importers, Hunters & Frankau. Conceived over a shared passion for fine spirits and premium tobacco, this exceptional Cognac was specifically designed to possess the depth, structure, and complexity required to stand up to and complement a robust hand-rolled cigar. It is crafted from a blend of over twenty carefully selected eaux-de-vie aged for a minimum of ten years, drawing from the Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, and Fins Bois crus. While the Champagne crus contribute elegance, floral delicacy, and longevity, the addition of Fins Bois imparts a rich, spice-forward body and roundness that bridges the gap between the spirit and the smoke, making it a legendary digestif.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1763 and later named in 1817 by Englishman Thomas Hine, Maison Hine is an esteemed Cognac house situated along the banks of the Charente River in Jarnac, France. Holding a distinguished Royal Warrant from Queen Elizabeth II since 1962, the house is celebrated for its artisanal philosophy and dedicated focus on the premier terroirs of Grande and Petite Champagne. Hine is uniquely renowned for its mastery of single-vintage cognacs, including both classic Jarnac-aged releases and rare Early Landed casks matured in the damp, cool cellars of the United Kingdom. Emphasizing elegance, delicate floral aromatics, and minimal oak influence, the maison produces legendary expressions such as Antique XO Premier Cru, Triomphe, and single-harvest Bonneuil vintages.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Ugni Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
40%