Hennessy V.S. Cognac

Since its founding in 1765, the House of Hennessy has been driven to create the world’s best cognacs. In this continuing quest for excellence, Fillioux family members have been Master blenders to the Hennessy family for 7 generations there by ensuring the uninterrupted transmission of their “Savoir-faire” from one generation to another. Through this, they have achieved perfection in the art of blending rare aged cognacs. For Mr. Yann Fillioux, Hennessy's Master Blender, perfection resides in the achievement of elegance; an elegance that harmoniously and consistently combines with age.

This heritage, coupled with the unique terroir of the Cognac region in France, has earned Hennessy cognac world -wide renown and the appreciation of today's greatest cognac connoisseurs.

Acclaimed for its elegance, depth of character and style, Hennessy truly stands out as the finest cognac in the world.

History
In 1865, Maurice Hennessy, the great grandson of the founder, Richard Hennessy, was the first to systematically classify cognacs. Inspired by a decorative star symbol on his office window, he awarded a varying number of stars to designate the different quality levels.

Thus was born the House of Hennessy’s first Three Star Cognac, better known today as V.S (Very Special). This grading system was soon adopted by the rest of the trade.

Blending
Hennessy V.S. is a fine blend of more than 4 0 different eaux-de-vie carefully selected from the premier growing areas of the Cognac region and chosen for their vivacious qualities.

Ageing
Aged up to 8 years, the cognacs are brought to maturity in immaculate new Limous in French oak casks that yield the power of their first tannins to give birth to a bold a romatic cognac.

Tasting Notes
Hennessy V.S. is a bold yet harmonious blend reminiscent of robusts pice and fruit flavours, punctuated by fruity notes and delicate vanilla nuances.

Overall Style
Smooth and complex, Hennessy V.S. is the symbol of a bold cognac appreciated for its elegant, vigorous, fine and lively notes.

Serving Suggestions
There are many ways to enjoy Hennessy V.S.: neat, on the rocks, mixed as a long drink or as part of your favourite cocktail.

Some classics include the Hennessy Sidecar and the Hennessy Alexander.