Davidoff Cognac

• Davidoff XO
• Davidoff Classic VSOP
• Davidoff Extra Selection

Cognac Davidoff came into being from the work of two friends – Zino Davidoff and Kilian Hennessy. Davidoff ist one of the best known names in the world of cigars, and Hennessy Cognac needs no introduction here. Hennessy has always been at the forefront of pushing the boundaries and coming up with new and innovative cognacs, and Cognac Davidoff is no exception.

Following the death of Kilian Hennessy in 2010, Davidoff Cognac continues on. The philosophy behind the cognac has always been “In life, one must be satisfied only with the best,” and this continues to this day. Of course, as expected the cognacs produced by Davidoff take full advantage of the wealth of tradition and knowledge of one of the world’s finest cognac producers. Not only that, but the wide and varied cellars of Hennessy allow for a cigar cognac with a vast variety of bouquets and tastes.

A bottle of Davidoff Classic Cognac can be purchased for around €75-80 euros. Produced from the fruits of four separate growing regions – Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies and Fins Bois – Davidoff Classic has the strong tones necessary for a cigar cognac.  

Davidoff Extra Cognac is a blend of much older eaux-de-vies, and carries a correspondingly higher price tag of around €230 euros. It can also be purchased in a decanter as opposed to a bottle, and that adds another €30 or €40 euros to the price tag.

Because Davidoff Cognac is produced by Hennessy, this is the cognac house to visit to find out more about production. Hennessy havs a great tour with a museum to introduce visitors to each stage of the cognac production. This begins with a boat tour, followed by a fascinating insight into the making of eaux-de-vie – from the grapes on the vines through to the distillation process, aging, blending and the production of the finished cognacs. You also get the chance to see a huge collection of historical pieces in the Hennessy museum.

Visits take place from Nov 1 to Dec 31, from Monday to Friday (except on public holidays) and from April 1 to Oct 31, 7 days a week (except May 1). Closed from Jan 1 to March 31 (reservations possible from Monday to Friday from 10 to 12 am and from 2 to 4 pm).