
Hennessy X.O. Cognac
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- Avg Price (ex-tax)
- $ 329 / 750ml
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4.5 from 59 User Ratings
- 5 Critic Reviews
- Style Brandy
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Hennessy X.O. Cognac is an iconic and luxurious expression from the world-renowned Hennessy brand. X.O. stands for "Extra Old," indicating that this cognac is a blend of over 100 eaux-de-vie aged for a minimum of 10 years. Hennessy X.O. is celebrated for its rich and complex flavor profile, setting a benchmark for excellence. The cognac offers notes of dark chocolate, spices, and dried fruit, complemented by a hint of oak and a touch of leather. The aging process imparts a deep and velvety texture to the cognac, leading to a long and luxurious finish that is both warm and satisfying.
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- Producer Notes
- In 1870, Maurice Hennessy created Hennessy X.O for his circle of friends and introduced a new style of cognac. Hennessy X.O is the Original, the emblematic icon of the Hennessy Maison. Deep and powerful, the eaux-de-vie of this Hennessy X.O cognac are aged in young barrels and marked out by their power and energy, but also by their capacity to achieve a great roundness through time.
- Alcohol ABV
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40%
- Sweetness
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Dry
- Maturation
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Oaked
- Ownership
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LVMH and Diageo
- Closure Type
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T-top cork
- Producer Tasting Notes
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Sweet Notes: The palate is warmly embraced by flavors of candied fruit. Rising Heat: The intriguing sensation of an intense, rising heat slowly reveals the complex taste of eaux-de-vie patiently aged in oak barrels. Spicy Edge: Perception of a strong spicy cognac note, tantalising the lips and palate with its distinct peppery flavor intertwined with a hint of chocolate. Flowing Flame: A wave of warmth grows, crests and then breaks. A robust presence, full and voluptuous, is felt. Chocolate Lull: There is the gradual discovery of something very familiar. It is the well-rounded flavor of a rich, dark chocolate. Wood Crunches: A striking sensation is suddenly felt – the vigorous ebb and flow of oak notes interlaced with vanilla. Infinite Echo: The evanescent oak notes leave a long, omnipresent finish in their wake. Seemingly endless, it echoes all of the subtleties of each taste and sensation that has preceded it.
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- Producer Notes
- In 1870, Maurice Hennessy created Hennessy X.O for his circle of friends and introduced a new style of cognac. Hennessy X.O is the Original, the emblematic icon of the Hennessy Maison. Deep and powerful, the eaux-de-vie of this Hennessy X.O cognac are aged in young barrels and marked out by their power and energy, but also by their capacity to achieve a great roundness through time.
- Alcohol ABV
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40%
- Sweetness
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Dry
- Maturation
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Oaked
- Ownership
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LVMH and Diageo
- Closure Type
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T-top cork
- Producer Tasting Notes
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Sweet Notes: The palate is warmly embraced by flavors of candied fruit. Rising Heat: The intriguing sensation of an intense, rising heat slowly reveals the complex taste of eaux-de-vie patiently aged in oak barrels. Spicy Edge: Perception of a strong spicy cognac note, tantalising the lips and palate with its distinct peppery flavor intertwined with a hint of chocolate. Flowing Flame: A wave of warmth grows, crests and then breaks. A robust presence, full and voluptuous, is felt. Chocolate Lull: There is the gradual discovery of something very familiar. It is the well-rounded flavor of a rich, dark chocolate. Wood Crunches: A striking sensation is suddenly felt – the vigorous ebb and flow of oak notes interlaced with vanilla. Infinite Echo: The evanescent oak notes leave a long, omnipresent finish in their wake. Seemingly endless, it echoes all of the subtleties of each taste and sensation that has preceded it.
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