Hennessy XO Limited Edition by Julien Colombier Cognac

Hennessy XO Limited Edition by Julien Colombier Cognac

Designed by French artist Julien Colombier, this Hennessy XO Limited Edition Cognac is a bold and intriguing makeover for an old icon - but the contents display all the classic qualities you expect. The very origins of the age denotation ‘Extra Old’ date back to the House of Hennessy, when Master Blender Maurice coined this English term in 1870. Each of the eaux-de-vie contained within this blend are between 10 and 70 years old, and more than one hundred different components have been used to create a complex tapestry of flavor. The average age is around 45 years old, making it an exceptionally fine-tuned selection. 

The House of Hennessy specializes in distilling their eaux-de-vie without the lees for a smooth, clean palate and know how to utilize humid cellars for a steady maturation. Combined with the qualities of extended maturation, the result here is a Cognac bursting with spice, oak and leather - the hallmarks of a well-aged spirit.  

Presentation of the Bottle

The gift box and label for this XO release have been designed following the stunning tropical artwork of Julien Colombier, with nature-inspired designs and a QR code that leads to the Hennessy website to discover the collaboration. A golden serving tray with details of the art piece is included in the decorated gift box.

Serving Suggestions

While we would usually enjoy drinking this fine XO neat, the masters of flavor at Maison Hennessy have been busy crafting new beverage concepts to enhance the character of their Cognac. Try mixing up their Cherry Floral Cocktail, a beautiful alternative to lighten Hennessy XO from a neat serve while keeping the bold spice:

Ingredients:

• 40ml Hennessy XO
• 1 large hibiscus and chai tea cube 

To make the ice cube, add 450ml of boiling water to one hibiscus teabag and one chai teabag in a heatproof container, steep for 5-7 minutes then remove bags. Allow to cool and pour into large cube ice molds (silicon molds preferred). Allow to freeze for 24 hours and they are ready to use. Place cube in a large old fashioned glass and pour over a large measure of Hennessy XO.