Origin

• In 1765, Richard Hennessy laid the foundations of a priceless collection made up of his most exceptional eaux-de-vie. Since then, eight generations of the
   Hennessy family have enriched the Founder's  Warehouse with their own contributions of the finest cognacs produced during their lifetimes. It is from
   this collection that Hennessy has created Richard Hennessy, as a homage to its founder.

Characteristics

• Richard Hennessy is made up of more than 100 of  the most exceptional eaux-de-vie, aged up to 200  years. Each one has been selected for its unique  qualities. The finesse of the finished cognac is a testament to years spent slowly maturing in oak
   barrels.
• Balanced and complex, the rich bouquet slowly  releases a succession of aromas that have built up over the years: vanilla, spices, pepper and delicately  fragrant flowers.In the mouth, the infinitely refined  texture reveals an extraordinary palette of flavors
   that blends spices, the subtle essence of ripe fruit  and the finesse of oak.

How to enjoy Richard Hennessy
  
• To savour the full flavor of this exceptional cognac is a privilege. Take a tulip-shaped taster’s glass, or a small snifter of the finest crystal.  Ensure the opening of the glass is small. This will guarantee the gradual release of the aromas. According to Talleyrand, celebrated 18th-century   French politician and illustrious customer of  Hennessy, to enjoy a cognac such as Richard  Hennessy one must "cradle the glass in the palm of
   one’s hand, swirl the spirit to release its full  aroma, lift it to one’s nostrils, inhale deeply  and then... set it down and discuss its virtues".

Gift pack includes:

1 x Bottle of Hennessy V.S.O.P.
2 x Hennessy whisky tumblers

Packed in  vertical gift box

A great little gift comprising 1 x 200ml flask of Hennessy V.S. cognac in it's convenient Hennessy branded "level gauge" carry case.

V.S is a blend of about 40 eaux-de-vie from the four first growing areas of the Cognac region.  Hennessy V.S displays a beautifully bright golden color.

The powerful bouquet is dominated by overtones  of oak, giving way to reveal a delicate scent of hazelnuts.   Intense and floral, V.S combines the  sweetness of red fruits with a hint of vanilla that lingers on the palate.

Characteristics

• V.S is a blend of about 40 eaux-de-vie from the
   four first growing areas of the Cognac region.
   Hennessy V.S displays a beautifully bright golden
   color.
• The powerful bouquet is dominated by overtones  of oak, giving way to reveal a delicate scent of
   hazelnuts.Intense and floral, V.S combines the  sweetness of red fruits with a hint of vanilla
   that lingers on the palate.

How to enjoy V.S
  
• Hennessy V.S has traditionally been enjoyed after a meal but it is also very popular mixed with ice
   and soda water, tonic, orange juice or ginger ale,  as a long drink.In the USA, cocktails have made a
   strong come back with young, upscale consumers with for example the Hennessy Femme Fatale    or the  Hennessy Player.

Characteristics

• The product of a gradual blend of about 60  eaux-de-vie taken from the four first growing areas in
   the Cognac region, V.S.O.P is slowly matured in old  barrels from which most of the tannin has been
   extracted.

• A delicate blend of wood notes and spices,  punctuated by the scent of cloves and cinnamon.
   Sophisticated, sensual and harmonious, it is characterized by the fragrance of honey and a
   suggestion of liquorice.

How to enjoy V.S.O.P
  
• The delicate, smooth flavors and aromas of V.S.O.P Privilège mean that this is an ideal cognac
   to be enjoyed straight.  Around the world V.S.O.P Privilège is also found more
   and more as a long or “High Ball” mixed drink. Favourite mixers are mineral water (still or sparkling),
   soda water, ginger ale and tonic water.

Origin

• EXtraOrdinary, Extra Old. X.O was created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy for the private use of the
   Hennessy family. X.O was then commercialized and shipped that same year to Ireland and then to
   Shanghai as of 1872.  Hennessy X.O, the original of the category eXtra Old, was re-launched in 1947 in the now famous and very sensual decanter ‘à pampres’.

Characteristics

• Hennessy X.O is blended from more than 100  eaux-de-vie specially selected from the four first
   growing areas.
• Rich, full-bodied and complex, Hennessy  X.O combines the spicy aromas of oak and leather
   with the sweeter essences of flowers and ripe fruit.  Well-balanced, the initial flourish is dominated by
   the powerful suggestion of pepper and rancio, which  testify to the long years it has spent being aged.
   Complex and long-lasting.

How to enjoy X.O
  
• Traditionally X.O has been enjoyed  following a fine meal. However more and more people
   are discovering the added pleasures of X.O "On the  Rocks". Simply add one or two ice cubes and a
   "splash" of water to release the aromas of the blend.

Origin

• In 1774, Richard Hennessy set up a small warehouse on the right bank of the River Charente to house his rarest eaux-de-vie. It is now known as the Founder’s Warehouse. Since then, eight generations of the Hennessy family have built up what is now the finest collection of old eaux-de-vie in the world. It is from these that Hennessy has been able to create Paradis  Extra.

Characteristics

• Paradis Extra is the fruit of a series of marriages  between hundreds of different eaux-de-vie, nurtured to maturity by successive generations of the same family of cellar masters.

Tasting notes

• A veritable fireworks display of spices and peppery  notes, softened by the fragrant scent of flowers.  Finesse and elegance are the major characteristics.  Perfectly harmonious in the mouth, Paradis Extra reveals itself to be smooth, full-bodied and long- lasting on the palate. Its force and finesse, plus  the delicate flavor of rancio, give it a perfect balance.

How to enjoy Paradis Extra

• Exceptional cognacs such as Paradis Extra should be enjoyed in tall, thin glasses that narrow slightly  towards the top. Such glasses retain the aroma and  transmit easily the warmth of the hands to the spirit.  Releasing its freshness and fruitiness, take a small  mouthful; the flavor fills the palate with a fine and  long finish.

• 97/100

Wow what a cognac! Instantly recognisable by its fine, fruity, kumquat, wood spice and fruit cake peel nose - complex and mature, yet with masses of youthful fruit depth. Excellent depth on the palate, with tangy mangosteen, kumquat fruit, fine, mellow and long. Fruity and grilled nut complexity to close.

Divine

• 93/100

A fine kumquat fruite nose, almost Islay iodine, with candied peel and raisin. Tangy smelling with background of gunsmoke. Dried apricot and peat on the palate, a delicious dry salty chewiness to finish. Long and smoky mouth-aromas and kumquat peel.

Delicious - There is no better Napoleon on the market.

• 91/100

Tea leafy nose -Russian caravan- with ginger,crème brûlée , redcurrant and prune. Smell is mouth watering. Good weight , chewy on the palate with malty dry date flavours, finishing dusty dry and firm. Delicious panforte mouth aromas.

It takes its fullness, affirming its length of time maturing in its oak barrel

Serving circumstance: After meal drink
Serving temperature : Room Temperature

Ready to drink  

Les Antiquaires du CognacBorderies 1952

You immediately recognize its age. It is rich, smooth, not at all heavy; rising slowly to flaunt the pervasive aromas of violets, earth and ripened fruits. It takes its fullness, affirming its length of time maturing in its oak barrel. The bouquet continues, filling the palate, lavishly, rich, vivid and radiant, made from a grape of an excellent quality, product of this specific soil, with a well respected light wooden aroma melting into an elegant harmony. A great Cognac. A superb Borderies.

Serving circumstance: After meal drink
Serving temperature : Room Temperature

Ready to drink  

Vieille Fine  Fine Champagne 15 years

Grande Vieille Grande Champagne 32 years

Petite Vieille Petite Champagne 30 years

• 90/100

Spicy, fruity, smells like galangal, peel, pine and almost floral. Tangy, spicy, nettley flavours becoming smooth, supple mid palate and evolving fine dry, nutty 'rancio' characters to close.Peppery.

• 93/100

Plenty of fruit and life : smells of barley sugar, citrus zest, toffee apple and dark chocolate. Rich and spicy in the mouth with tangy spirit becoming nutty -roast peanuts- smoky,malty,and long.Finishes with a sweet burst of fruit. Delicious. 

• 94/100

Mild oaky smelling with good depth, malty spicy fruit with some old floorboards and peat. Mellow and plump textured in the mouth, almost sweet, with good length and finishing dry to close. Has old wood patina and marmalade peel. Excellent stuff

Packed in a wooden wine box