Hennessy VSOP Privilege Cognac

This was provided to me as a sample. A blend of all 6 cru’s and 60 eau-de-vie. Vanilla, mild oak, and some baking spices lead off the nose. As it opens more, some nice fruit appears. The palate starts fruity sweet, and finishes with oak and spice in a pleasing, medium-long finish. Solid for...

Hennessy VSOP is to the cognac world, what the Macallan 12 is to the scotch world: global brand recognition, that command top price for a decent, if somewhat uninspired product. Nose: the unmistakable signature Hennessy aroma of heavy oak and vanilla arrives first. Clove, and nutmeg follow. Fresh...

This is truly a Gem for the money and is great for special occasion or if you bump into it and find a great price, in this instance I found it at the best price i have ever found it. I write this as I am in Nebraska and it is about time I write a dedicated review about this delicious and underrated...

After finishing and enjoying this bottle, I had to look up and see how much a replacement would cost. When I saw it was only $35, I thought it was going to be a regular staple. Then I realized this was the Privilege, which runs about $70. Despite normally being a frugal cheapskate, I think I will...

I had a snifter of Hennessy VSOP earlier this evening at a restaurant following a pleasant dinner, and Iit was an ideal finishing touch to a fine meal. My previous experience with Hennessy Cognac was the VS or 3 star variety. I had previously been somewhat disappointed with the brand until this evening....